Kurt Deimer (kɜrt daɪ-mɜr) is an actor, musician, and Rock singer-songwriter from Cincinnati, OH. He is best known [by whom?] for his EP Work Hard, Rock Hard that features Phil X (Bon Jovi) and Geoff Tate (Queensrÿche), produced by Chris Lord-Alge.[1][2]
Kurt Deimer | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Cincinnati, OH |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Musician, Singer-Songwriter |
| Years active | 2017-present |
| Website | http://kurtdeimer.com |
Career
editBeginning in film
editBefore entering into the entertainment business, Kurt Deimer was the owner of multiple startup companies, one of which was an oil brand called Starfire.[3] In 2017, Deimer secured a visual feature for the brand signage in a movie later titled, “Trading Paint”. The film was being shot in Alabama, and Deimer was offered a cameo role. Upon his visit, he was offered a speaking part in a scene opposite Toby Sebastian, John Travolta, and Shania Twain.[4] A year later he was cast in a role opposite Michael Myers in the 2018 horror film, Halloween.[4][3]
Music
editPrior to his entrance into the music industry, Deimer played in a college Rock band at University of Cincinnati.[3] In 2018/2019, he added his vocals to demo songs a friend had written,[3] which lead him to connect with both his now manager, Andy Gould (Rob Zombie and Linkin Park),[2] as well as his now current band member Phil X. He began releasing music in 2021. In addition to featuring him on his single, “Burn Together”, Deimer was billed as direct support with Geoff Tate on tour after being connected by his management team.[5][3] He has also directly supported Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen, the Rock band, Tesla,[4] and Drowning Pool.[3]
Work Hard, Rock Hard EP
editIn November 2021, Kurt Deimer released his first EP titled, Work Hard, Rock Hard.[5] He enlisted Chris Lord-Alge as a producer and worked with both Geoff Tate and Phil X on the album.[2][1]
Personal and family life
editDeimer currently lives in Ohio and has three children.[3]
Discography
edit| Year | Album | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Have A Cigar - Single[1] | Have A Cigar |
| Burn Together - Single | Burn Together feat. Geoff Tate[5] | |
| Work Hard, Rock Hard - EP[2][5] | Naiive | |
| Burn Together feat. Geoff Tate[5] | ||
| Only Time Will Tell | ||
| Ease It In | ||
| Whatcha Sayin' | ||
| Back of the School | ||
| 2022 | Hero - Single[1] | Hero |
| My Dad - Single[6] | My Dad |
Filmography
edit| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Halloween[1][3] | Teller |
| 2019 | Trading Paint[3][4] | Trackman Bob |
| Upcoming | Hellbilly Hollow[4][3] | Bull |
| TBA | Scared to Death | The Grog |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Group, Christopher Hoffman, Sinclair Broadcast (2022-05-06). "Kurt Deimer, guitarist Phil X ready for run of Texas shows with Tesla". WOAI. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c d "Kurt Deimer Releases Debut EP "Work Hard, Rock Hard"". NewJerseyStage.com. 2021-11-20. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Kurt Deimer - SFL Music Magazine". Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ^ a b c d e "KURT DEIMER Finishes New Film 'Hellbilly Hollow', Announces Shows With TESLA". Sonic Perspectives. 2022-08-04. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ^ a b c d e "Kurt Deimer Drops Excellent Debut EP, "Work Hard, Rock Hard"". Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ Patch. 2022-05-12. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ^ BraveWords. "KURT DEIMER Pays Tribute To His Late Father With New Single "My Dad"; Music Video Posted". bravewords.com. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
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