Mark Weigle
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Mark Weigle (born 1967 in Annandale, Minnesota) is a gay singer/songwriter[1] with at least five albums to his credit. At the 2003 Outmusic Awards, Weigle received an unprecedented five Outmusic nominations and won in three categories, including: "Outsong of the Year", "Outstanding New Recording", and "Outstanding Producer".[2]
His debut album of 1998 The Truth Is included low-key compositions in a country/folk style, such as "The Two Cowboy Waltz". His album of 2003, Different and the Same, included adaptations of others' songs, such as "867-5309/Jenny". Written by Alex Call and Jim Keller and originally performed by Tommy Tutone in 1982 (Weigle's version changed the name and gender of the song's subject to "867-5309/Jimmy"), and Joan Baez' 1972 composition "Love Song to a Stranger".
[edit] Discography
- 1998 The Truth Is
- 2000 All That Matters
- 2002 Out of The Loop
- 2003 Different And The Same
- 2005 SoulSex (Wrestling the Angel/Versatile)
- 2007 Mark Weigle
[edit] References
- ^ Anthony, James (1999-05-11). Navigating the out road - gay musicians. The Advocate. Retrieved on 2007-07-06.
- ^ 2003 Out Music Awards. Retrieved on 2007-07-06.
