Casey Stratton

Casey Stratton
Photo by Terry Johnston. Publicity photo 2009
Background information
Birth name	Casey Patrick Stratton
Born	(1976-10-16) October 16, 1976 (age 40) Lansing, Michigan, United States
Genres	Rock
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter, producer
Instruments	Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, vocals
Years active	1990–present (solo career)
Labels	Sleeping Pill Music
Website	[1] [2]

Casey Stratton (born October 16, 1976) is a male Pop/Rock singer/songwriter/musician.

Casey Stratton was born in Lansing, Michigan in 1976. He has lived in Los Angeles, California, Chicago, Illinois and New York City, New York. Stratton currently resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Beginning violin lessons at the age of 8, Stratton followed quickly with cello lessons at 10, the piano at 11, and guitar at 16. It was through the piano that Stratton discovered a passion for writing and performing songs. After graduating from Michigan's Interlochen Arts Academy, Stratton moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career. His first album release on a major label, "Standing at the Edge" for Sony Music Entertainment received positive reviews in magazines like People and Billboard.

Casey Stratton's biggest influence is Tori Amos. Other influences include Sarah McLachlan, Peter Gabriel, Radiohead, Björk, Paula Cole and Joni Mitchell. His musical inspirations are found in classical composers such as Debussy, Ravel, Copland and Barber. Moreover, his lyrics are inspired by the works of T. S. Eliot and Joseph Campbell.