Justin Furstenfeld
| Justin Furstenfeld | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Born | December 14, 1975 |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, guitarist |
| Instruments |
Vocals guitar |
| Labels | Universal Records |
| Associated acts |
Blue October Last Wish Harvard of the South Harvest 5591 |
Justin Steward Furstenfeld (born December 14, 1975, in Houston, Texas) is a record producer, artist, author, and the lead singer, guitarist, and lyricist of the rock band Blue October.
When not touring with his band, Furstenfeld resides in San Marcos, Texas. He is the brother of Blue October drummer Jeremy Furstenfeld. He admits to a past of self-harm in his teen years, and suicidal thoughts throughout his life. He has a daughter, named Blue Reed Furstenfeld, to whom he dedicated the album Any Man in America. Blue, and Justin's relationship with her mother, are the subject matter of much of the album.
On June 13, 2012, Justin proposed to his pregnant girlfriend Sarah. On July 28, 2012 they were married in a private ceremony in Wimberley, Texas. Together they have a daughter named Sayde Belle, born August 23, 2012 On April 2nd, 2016, Justin and his wife Sarah had a son, Gunner Black Furstenfeld
Growing up, Furstenfeld listened to hip-hop, rock, country, dance; his favorite artists included Marvin Gaye, The Smiths, Red House Painters and Pink Floyd. His first musical memory was Roy Orbison's ballad, "Crying".
During his high school years at Houston's prestigious High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA), he formed the band The Last Wish, which he played in from the age of 13 until 1995. When performing , Furstenfeld uses the moniker 5591, the number 5591 being his patient number when he was admitted to a mental institution following a breakup with his then-girlfriend Amanda. He tells this story in the confessionals on the Argue With a Tree DVD (found in the Special Features).
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