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Full Name
Kurt Samuel Vile
Born
January 3rd, 1980
Height
6ft
Hometown
Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $5 million
Family
Kurt Vile was born to Donald and Kathy Vile in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, and grew up in a large family as one of ten siblings. He was married to Suzanne Lang, with whom he has two daughters. Although the couple later divorced, Vile has spoken about fatherhood as an important influence on both his life and songwriting.
Years Active
2003–present
Bands
Kurt Vile and the Violators, The War on Drugs
Top Tracks
'Pretty Pimpin', 'Never Run Away', 'Loading Zones', 'Wakin on a Pretty Day', 'He's Alright'
Top Albums
'Wakin on a Pretty Daze', 'b'lieve i'm goin down...', 'Smoke Ring for My Halo', 'Bottle It In', '(watch my moves)'
Fun Facts
Kurt Vile co-founded The War on Drugs with Adam Granduciel before leaving the band in 2008 to focus on his solo career. ### His collaborative album with Courtney Barnett, 'Lotta Sea Lice' (2017), received widespread critical acclaim and showcased the pair's relaxed musical chemistry. ### Vile has cited artists including Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Neil Young and John Prine as major influences on his songwriting.
Related Artists
Courtney Barnett, The War on Drugs, Waxahatchee, Steve Gunn, Cate Le Bon

Kurt Vile is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer whose laid-back songwriting, intricate guitar work and blend of indie rock, folk rock and Americana have made him one of the defining voices of contemporary alternative music.

After co-founding the indie rock band The War on Drugs in 2005, Vile launched a successful solo career with acclaimed albums including ‘Smoke Ring for My Halo’, ‘Wakin on a Pretty Daze’, ‘b’lieve i’m goin down…’, ‘Bottle It In’ and ‘(watch my moves)’. Renowned for his conversational lyrics and expansive, hypnotic songs, Vile has earned widespread critical acclaim while collaborating with artists including Courtney Barnett, John Prine and Cate Le Bon.

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Kurt Vile is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist best known for his solo work and as a co-founder of The War on Drugs.
'Pretty Pimpin' is widely regarded as Kurt Vile's signature song, although 'Loading Zones', 'Never Run Away', 'Wakin on a Pretty Day' and 'He's Alright' are also among his best-known recordings.
Kurt Vile left The War on Drugs in 2008 to concentrate on his rapidly developing solo career, although he has remained on good terms with the band and its co-founder Adam Granduciel.
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