Roberta Freeman
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Roberta Freeman | |
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Origin | New York City, U.S. |
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Occupation(s) | Singer |
Website | robertafreeman |
Roberta Freeman is an American singer, best known for her work with Guns N' Roses,[1] Pink Floyd,[1] Cinderella,[1] Engelbert Humperdinck,[2] and Mary Wilson's Supremes.[3] According to Rolling Stone, "Freeman was one of six women brought into the madness of GN’R for their marathon ‘Use Your Illusion’ tour."[4] Fellow female musicians include Traci Amos, Cece Worrall, Lisa Maxwell, Anne King and Diane Jones.
"All were brought on board in the early stages of the Use Your Illusion tour in the summer of 1991, and they stuck around until it wrapped up two years later. As touring members... they played a huge role in shaping the band’s sound during their commercial peak."[4]
A native of New York City, she was the second of two girls born to African-American father, James Freeman, and Russian-Jewish mother, Gertrude. Her sister is award winning children's book illustrator, Laura Freeman.
Vocal Work[]
Solo Release[]
In 2021, Freeman released a cover of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here."[5] The accompanying music video was filmed at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles, CA and shot by award-winning cinematographer Michael Franks.
Vocal Arranging[]
After being recommended to Guns and Roses by Cinderella drummer Fred Coury, Slash asked Freeman to create vocal arrangements for the Use Your Illusion tour.[6] As a singer with Think:EXP, Freeman serves as vocal director, arranger and choreographer.[7]
Background Vocals[]
- Annabella Lwin
- Bee Gees
- Bernard Fowler
- Black Veil Brides
- Cinderella
- Engelbert Humperdinck
- Enrique Bunbury
- Foxy Shazam
- Freda Payne
- Gavin Christopher
- Gin Wigmore
- Gilby Clarke
- Guns N' Roses
- Hanni El Khatib
- Jade Sterling Wolf Jr.
- Jerry Harrison
- Joe Cocker
- John Mellencamp
- Johnny Kemp
- Mark Collie
- Mary Wilson
- Michael Ubaldini
- Nick Waterhouse
- Pink Floyd
- The Pretty Reckless
- RDGLDGRN
- Secondhand Serenade
- Stevie Salas
- Sugaray Rayford
- Think:EXP
- Weezer
References[]
- ^ a b c Greene, Andy (June 24, 2020). "Veteran Backup Singer Roberta Freeman Talks Life on the Road With Guns N'Roses, Pink Floyd". Rolling Stone Magazine. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
- ^ Henson, Joaquin (March 2, 2012). "King Of Romance strikes again". Pressreader.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
- ^ Wilson, Mary (February 7, 2003). "Mary Wilson at the B.B. King Blues Club". Bboogie.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
- ^ a b "Veteran Backup Singer Roberta Freeman Talks Life on the Road With Guns N' Roses, Pink Floyd". Rolling Stone. 2020-06-24. Retrieved 2021-11-10.
- ^ Simmonds-Ronceros, Samantha (2021-10-14). "Roberta Freeman's "Wish You Were Here"". NoHo Arts District - Theatre, Food, Bars, Shopping and a buzzing community. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
- ^ Wake, Matt (2020-09-10). "Guns N' Roses' under-appreciated The Spaghetti Incident and Live Era '87 - '93 re-examined". guitarworld. Retrieved 2021-11-10.
- ^ Shapiro, Eileen (2019-07-15). "The Women of Think:Exp – Roberta Freeman, Yolanda Thomas and Melanie Taylor". The Hollywood Digest. Retrieved 2021-11-10.
External links[]
Live Performances[]
Think:EXP (2018 - )[]
- "Great Gig IN The Sky" - Live at The LA WisDome (2019)
- "Great Gig IN The Sky" - Live at The LA WisDome (2019)
- "Great Gig IN The Sky" - Live at The LA WisDome (04/19)
- "Great Gig IN The Sky" - Live at The LA WisDome (12/18)
- "Money" (1/31/20)
Nick Waterhouse (2014 - )[]
- "Holly" - Promo (Full Length LP)
- Morning Becomes Eclectic - Live on KCRW
- "Wreck the Rod" - Official Video ft. Danny Trejo
Weezer (2019)[]
- The Black Album - Crush Music/Atlantic Records
- "Can't Knock the Hustle" - Weezerpedia album credit
- "Can't Knock the Hustle" - Official music video
Annabella Lwin's Bow Wow Wow (2019)[]
Sugaray Rayford (2019)[]
- "Somebody Save Me" - Forty Below Records
- "You and I"/"Somebody Save Me"/"Is it Just Me"/"Dark Night of the Soul"
Nasty Housewives (2017 - 2018)[]
- “45 Shades Of Blue”
- “Alternative Facts” (Lead Vox: Roberta Freeman)
- “Legend Of Narcissus”
- “Overrated”
- “Not My President”
- “Massacre At Bowling Green”
- “Mar- A- Lago”
Brit Floyd (2014 - 2018)[]
The Pretty Reckless (2017)[]
Engelbert Humperdinck (2011 - 2012)[]
(International) Released Tour[]
- Living people
- American women singers
- Singers from New York (state)
- American session musicians
- 21st-century American women