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Rett Wicker

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Samuel Rett Wicker (born May 25th, 1995) is an American singer and songwriter. His music is a mix of americana, blues rock and folk. His debut album Around the Bend is due to release in May 2022.

Contents


 * 1Personal life
 * 2Career
 * 3Musical style
 * 4Career


 * 5Discography

o    5.1Studio albums

o    5.2EPs

Personal life[edit]

Rett Wicker was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida and shortly after moved to Alpharetta, GA. His parents divorced at age 5 and his father went on to open up small music studios and venues. Through his exposure to all genres of music at his dad’s studios, he taught himself to sing and play guitar at age 11. He began writing poetry and songs in the 6th grade. At 15 he co-founded rock band Livication which eventually separated in 2013. He dropped out of school at age 15. He has struggled with anxiety and depression from a young age and went through several programs and rehabs for drug and alcohol addiction.

He currently lives in his hometown with his wife and 3 children.

Career[edit]

Wicker began performing in Jacksonville, Florida and Fort Myers, Florida. In 2016, when he was 20, Wicker released his first EP, Rough Sketch, which failed to reach any mainstream success.

He spent 5 years writing and performing and in January 2021 he announced that he will be releasing his first full length LP titled Around the Bend in May 2022.

Though he is early in his career, the support for his upcoming release was met with high anticipation and he is currently in the studio working on the album.

His first single "New Year's Day" was released on December 31st 2021.

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]