Thomas Zander Bleck Jr. (born 1985), known professionally as Zander Bleck, is an American recording artist, vocalist, and songwriter.
Zander Bleck | |
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| Born | 1985 (age 38–39) Hunterdon County, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, electro, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Interscope, 2101 Records Rainbow Music |
| Website | www |
Early life and education
editBleck was born in Hunterdon County, New Jersey and attended Voorhees High School, as part of the class of 2003.[1]
Career
editAfter high school, he began modeling internationally[2] and simultaneously started his first band “Monument”. In 2008, he left the band and began focusing on solo work.[3] In 2009, Bleck self-released an EP titled Zander Bleck. Soon after, he lent his vocals to A&R Nima Nasseri for a remake of the Tears for Fears classic "Everybody Wants to Rule The World". Released on Star 69 Records, the track peaked at #5 on the Billboard Dance Charts.[4]
Following the first album, Bleck collaborated with Holly Knight, on the song “Temptation”.[5][6][7] The song caught the attention of producer RedOne leading to a recording contract with Interscope Records.[8]
In 2012, Bleck released Temptation, his first single on Interscope, produced by RedOne and another single, Bring It On which was produced by Mutt Lange. In 2014, Bleck left Interscope following reorganization of the company.
In 2017, Bleck independently released his single, “Alive”.[9][10]
Bleck was featured on the cover of EILE Magazine in August 2017.[11]
In 2018, Bleck released "Mercy me".[12]
References
edit- ^ "Class of 2003; Voorhees High School", Courier News, June 18, 2003. Accessed February 7, 2022, via Newspapers.com. "The graduation ceremony for the class of 2003 at Voorhees High School in Lebanon Township will be conducted on June 20. The following is the list of candidates for graduation. A-D:... Thomas Zander Bleck Jr...."
- ^ "Zander Bleck biography at Celebs101.com". www.celebs101.com. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
- ^ "Zander Bleck Talks to PCM - UNskinny Pop". unskinnypop.com. June 14, 2012. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
- ^ "Dance Songs: Top Dance Music Chart". billboard.com. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
- ^ "ZANDER BLECK is still Alive". weChameleon.
- ^ "Interscope Recording Artist Zander Bleck Releases Video For Debut Single 'Temptation'". starpulse.com. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
- ^ "Interscope Recording Artist ZANDER BLECK Unleashes "Temptation" Remixes EP on iTunes - QUEER ME UP". queermeup.com. May 2, 2012. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
- ^ "Zander Bleck - Bionic Egg". bionicegg.com. April 21, 2016. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
- ^ Branson, Emily (July 18, 2017). "SOTD: Zander Bleck // Alive". mytacismmusic.com. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
- ^ Gonda, Christopher. "ZANDER BLECK is "Alive"! Artist Returns with New Single and Music Video [Exclusive Premiere]". puregrainaudio.com. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
- ^ "EILE Magazine August 2017 (Vol. 5, Issue 1)". issuu.com. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
- ^ Marzovilla, Julia. "Zander Bleck Goes From Doing Laundry to Rocking Out in New 'Mercy Me' Video". Billboard. Retrieved May 12, 2020.