Passenger

Basic Information:

• Name: Michael David Rosenberg

• Date of Birth: May 17, 1984

• Nationality: English

• Profession: Indie Folk Singer-Songwriter, Musician

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Biography:

Michael David Rosenberg, known professionally as Passenger, is an English singer-songwriter and musician celebrated for his distinctive indie folk style. Born in Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, to a Quaker mother and an American Jewish father, Rosenberg's passion for music ignited early. He began learning classical guitar and writing songs around the age of 14 and left school at 16 to pursue a career in music, initially busking in the streets of England and Australia.

From 2003 to 2009, Rosenberg was the lead vocalist and songwriter for the band also named Passenger. The band released one album, Wicked Man's Rest, before disbanding. Following the split, Rosenberg continued to use the name "Passenger" for his solo work. His career experienced a major turning point with the release of "Let Her Go" in 2012. The song achieved international success, topping charts in 16 countries and accumulating over 3.6 billion views on YouTube, becoming the most-viewed Australian YouTube video ever. Since then, Rosenberg has become a prolific solo artist, releasing 13 studio albums to date and touring extensively around the world.

Career Timeline:

• 2003: Co-founded the band Passenger with Andrew Phillips in Brighton.

• 2007: Released the band's debut album, Wicked Man's Rest.

• 2009: The band Passenger disbanded; Rosenberg continued as a solo artist under the same name. Released his debut solo album, Wide Eyes Blind Love.

• 2012: Released the album All the Little Lights, featuring the hit single "".

• 2014: Nominated for the Brit Award for British Single of the Year for "Let Her Go" and received the British Academy's Ivor Novello Award for Most Performed Work.

• 2014-2022 Released 8 studio albums, including Whispers, Young as the Morning Old as the Sea, and Birds That Flew and Ships That Sailed.

• 2025 - The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry Musical.

Achievements:

Throughout his career Passenger has received praise from both commercial and critical sources. The song "Let Her Go" became widely successful worldwide as it reached number one status in different nations and earned billions of digital listens that classified it as one of the decade's top hits. The British Academy honored Passenger with the Most Performed Work Ivor Novello Award in 2014 and he earned a Brit Award nomination for British Single of the Year with "Let Her Go" during that same year. After winning awards for "Let Her Go" he proved his leading position within the indie-folk genre by continuing to release successfully received albums. The songs of Passenger appear in multiple film projects as well as television broadcasts and commercial advertisements. His concert tours have taken him to play in musical stages throughout numerous countries worldwide. H. has published 13 albums individually during his musical career. His sincere songwriting along with consistent musical production and strong audience bond have allowed him to make enduring contributions to the music business.

Key Quotes / Catchphrases:

• Time is an uncatchable thing, like a butterfly in a net.

• The past is written, but the future is ours to create.

• We are all passengers in this journey called life.

• Sometimes, the only way to move forward is to let go of the past.

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Fun Facts/Trivia:

• Passenger began his music career busking on the streets of England and Australia.

• He is a fan of English football club Arsenal F.C.

• His hit song "Let Her Go" was written in about 45 minutes in a dressing room in Australia.

• He continues to live in Brighton, England, where he grew up.

• He has released 13 studio albums as a solo artist since 2009

• Passenger has a cat named Charlie.

• He has toured extensively with Ed Sheeran.

• The video for “Let Her Go” is the most viewed Australian YouTube video ever.

• He regained his falsetto after losing it for several years.

Impact/Legacy:

The indie-folk genre received substantial influence from Passenger through his genuine songwriting and raspy vocal delivery together with sincere storytelling. The global audience embraced Passenger's hit song "Let Her Go" as a definitive piece of the indie-folk genre thus advancing his public recognition and fame. Songwriters who want to make it in their field now work towards levels of emotional sincerity established by Passenger through writing about personal stories. Through his musical career Passenger created a large body of songs which touch people deeply and serves as a ongoing inspiration both for musicians and his audience. Through his determination to tour with his fans and his ongoing musical production activities he maintains his permanent position among music professionals. His achievement proves the musical version of authentic expression and intense emotional portrayal wins audiences.

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