Robert Michaels

Robert Michaels
Birth nameRoberto Michele Buttarazzi
BornToronto, Ontario, Canada
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresNew Flamenco, instrumental, Latin, jazz, world
Occupation(s)Musician, guitarist, composer
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1996–present
LabelsMelaby Music
Websiterobertmichaels.com

Robert Michaels (born Roberto Michele Buttarazzi) is a Canadian musician, Juno Award winner and nominee, and a multi-gold and platinum-selling recording artist, guitarist, and vocalist.[1]

Michaels was born in Toronto but lived in Italy as a child.[1]

His debut album, Paradiso, released in 1997, was nominated for a Juno Award[2] and reached Platinum, selling more than 100,000 copies in Canada.[3]

In 1998, Michaels was nominated for a Juno Award for Instrumental Artist(s) of the Year. His album Utopia was nominated for Best Instrumental Album in 2000 for a Juno Award, and his next album Allegro won the 2003 Juno Award for Instrumental Album of the Year.[4]

Michaels' album Via Italia was released in 2013.

One of Michaels' songs, "Wrong to Let You Go," co-written with the band the Wild Strawberries, reached the top 10 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary charts.[citation needed] It was recorded for volume 3 of the Women & Songs compilation album series, created and produced by Alan Fletcher from Warner. Subsequently, Fletcher connected the band with German electronic dance producer and DJ André Tanneberger (stage name, ATB). Tanneberger produced a remix of the song, which was released as an ATB single re-titled "Let U Go." This popularized the song on both continents, as the single reached number 18 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play charts[5] and number 7 on the German Singles Chart.[6] The song also marked the point in ATB's musical output when he began to produce songs with full vocal tracks, as opposed to sampled and looped vocals.[7]

Awards and nominations

Robert Michaels awards and nominations
Totals[a]
Wins1
Nominations3
Note
  1. ^ Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They acknowledge several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.
Juno Awards

Michaels won the 2003 Juno Award for Instrumental Album of the Year and received an additional 3 nominations.[4]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1998 Robert Michaels Instrumental Artist(s) of the Year Nominated
2000 Utopia Best Instrumental Album Nominated
2003 Allegro Instrumental Album of the Year Won

Music Canada Gold and Platinum Certification Awards Certifications

Certified albums

Paradiso (1996) Certified: Gold and Platinum

Music Canada Gold/Platinum Artist Summary Robert Michaels

Discography

Title Album details Certifications Nominations/Awards
Paradiso
  • Released: 1996
  • Label: Melaby Music (#MP131-2)
Arizona
  • Released: 1997
  • Label: Melaby Music (#MP2 132)
Utopia
  • Released: 1998
  • Label: Melaby Music
 Nominated for a Juno Award for Best Instrumental Album[9]
Allegro
  • Released: 2003
  • Label: Melaby Music
 Won a Juno Award for Instrumental Album of the Year[9]
Robert Michaels
  • Released: 2005
  • Label: Melaby Music
The Spanish Guitar Collection
  • Type: Compilation album
  • Released: 2006
  • Label: Melaby Music (#2810)
Cubamenco
  • Released: 2009
  • Label: Melaby Music
Via Italia
  • Released: 2013
  • Label: Melaby Music
Holiday Classics
  • Released: 2019
  • Label: Melaby Music

Other Compilation Appearances

  • Guitar Music For Small Rooms (1997) (WEA)
  • Guitar Music For Small Rooms 2 (2001) (WEA)
  • Guitar Music For Small Rooms 3 (2004) (WEA)

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Robert Michaels Biography". Robert Michaels. September 24, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  2. ^ Dillon, Charlotte. "Robert Michaels: Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved October 20, 2012.
  3. ^ "Robert Michaels Biography". Robert Michaels. September 24, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Robert Michaels". The JUNO Awards. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  5. ^ "Artist Chart History - ATB". Billboard.com. Retrieved June 26, 2006. [verification needed]
  6. ^ "Artist Chart History - ATB". ATB-music.com. Archived from the original on June 18, 2006. Retrieved June 26, 2006. [verification needed]
  7. ^ "ATB". Radikal Records. Archived from the original on October 18, 2006. Retrieved June 26, 2006. [verification needed]
  8. ^ "Artist Summary Robert Michaels". musiccanada.ca. Music Canada. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  9. ^ a b "Artist Summary Robert Michaels". junoawards.ca. Juno Awards. Retrieved November 11, 2015.