Maxwell
Birth Name:
Gerald Maxwell Rivera
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Profession
Soundtrack, Actor
Fast Facts
- Has worked with the nonprofit organization Artists for Peace and Justice
- Started out singing in his church choir at a young age
- Quote: "[On staying relevant in music] "I'm not a child․ I don't understand the intricacies and delicacies of certain trends, nor do I feel like I should adhere to them․""
- Gained recognition for his rendition of the the Kate Bush song "This Woman's Work․"
- R&B and south singer who often mixes jazz and funk in his music
- Has stated he likes to eat pasta with alfredo sauce to lubricate his vocal cords before a performance
- Once worked as a dishwasher at the restaurant chain Pizza Hut
Awards
- 1998ALMA Award - Outstanding Performance by an Individual or Act in a Variety/Music Series or Special:Nominated
- 2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Song from a Movie (Internet Only):Nominated