Rea Garvey
Rea Garvey | |
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Rea Garvey during Radio Regenbogen Award 2019 at Europapark | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Raymond Michael Garvey |
| Born | 3 May 1973 Tralee, Kerry, Ireland |
| Genres | Pop rock, alternative rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Universal, Island, Virgin |
| Formerly of | Reamonn |
| Website | reagarvey |
Raymond "Rea" Michael Garvey (born 3 May 1973) is an Irish singer, songwriter and guitarist based in Germany. In 1998, he formed the band Reamonn. Over the 11 years that Garvey was their frontman, they saw chart-topping success in Europe, with a number of gold and platinum selling albums, Tuesday, Dream No. 7, Beautiful Sky, Wish and Eleven and several sold out European tours. In 2010, after the release of the band's best-of album/DVD "Eleven", and a best-of tour, the band parted ways. Garvey took this time to pursue a solo career, which gave birth to his first solo album "Can't Stand the Silence" in 2011. This album saw Garvey's transition from anthem rock with Reamonn, to alternative electro pop.