A. C. Newman
Carl Newman | |
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Newman performing in 2006 at the Nokia Theatre in Times Square | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Allan Carl Newman |
| Also known as | A.C. Newman |
| Born | April 14, 1968 |
| Origin | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Indie rock, power pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Labels | Black Box |
| Website | www |
Allan Carl Newman (born April 14, 1968) is a Canadian musician and singer-songwriter. He was a member of the indie rock bands Superconductor and Zumpano in the 1990s. Following the breakup of those bands, he reemerged as the leader of the New Pornographers in 2000, a band who have enjoyed both commercial and critical success.
In 2004, Newman launched his solo career, performing as A. C. Newman. He has stated that he chose "A. C." for his solo career because "it sounded like a pseudonym, but it's not a pseudonym."