Brian Rosenworcel

Brian Rosenworcel
Background information
Origin	West Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
Genres	Alternative rock, indie rock, jangle pop
Instrument	Drums
Education	Tufts University (BA)
Relatives	Jessica Rosenworcel (sister)

Brian Rosenworcel is an American drummer and co-founder of the band Guster.[1]

Early life and education

Rosenworcel is a native of West Hartford, Connecticut. He co-founded Guster while studying at Tufts University in the early-1990s.[2] Rosenworcel earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tufts in 1995.[3]

Career

For many years, Rosenworcel exclusively played hand drums in the band, before expanding his setup to include a more traditional drum kit.[4] Rosenworcel has co-written several of the group's songs and, beginning with 2003's Keep it Together, contributed to their lyrics.[5]

Rosenworcel has maintained the band's active studio and tour journals since 1999.[6]

Personal life

Rosenworcel resides in Brooklyn, New York.[7] His sister is FCC commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel.[8] He is Jewish.[9]

References

1. "Guster Graduates from College Band Status". NPR. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
2. "25 years into its career, Tufts' Guster keeps on rocking". The Tufts Daily. 2016-12-09. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
3. "Guster's catchy 'Evermotion' fails to offer anything new to indie rock". The Tufts Daily. 2015-01-16. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
4. "Guster's _Easy Wonderful_: 20 Years with Brian Rosenworcel - Page 2 of 2". Jambands. 2010-10-29. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
5. Wiebe, Crystal (24 October 2003). "Drummer's songwriting brings attention to Guster". nwitimes.com. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
6. "Reel Time: Guster". Relix Media. 2018-05-16. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
7. "The VIP Lounge with Brian Rosenworcel of Guster - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
8. Sasso, Brendan (2012-05-02). "OVERNIGHT TECH: FCC requires Comcast to place Bloomberg alongside other news channels". The Hill. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
9. "'Non-Practicing Jew Rock': interview with Guster percussionist Brian Rosenworcel". pennlive. 2013-05-29. Retrieved 2021-10-26.