Biography
Who is Passenger?
Early life and real name
Michael David Rosenberg was born on May 17, 1984, in Brighton, United Kingdom. He is a British singer-songwriter and musician who performs folk music and indie folk.
He began his career in the 2000s when he fronted a band called Passenger. After the band dissolved, he continued to use the name for his solo career.
Career highlights
Passenger is most famous for the 2012 song Let Her Go. This track reached number one in 16 different countries and has over 4 billion views on YouTube. The music video was filmed at the Factory Theatre in Marrickville while he was based in Australia.
The song earned a Brit Award nomination for British Single of the Year in 2014. He also received an Ivor Novello Award from the British Academy for Most Performed Work. He has released 15 studio albums, including the 2025 release One for the Road.
Musical style and work
As a musician, Passenger works as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and composer. His musical style is categorized within the genres of folk music and indie folk.
He has recorded 14 studio albums as a solo artist. His work includes his time with the original Passenger band and his extensive solo discography.
Birthday and age
Passenger was born on May 17, 1984, which makes Passenger 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Passenger shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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