Date of Birth: March 4, 1967
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Biography
Evan Dando is an American musician best known as the frontman of the alternative rock band The Lemonheads. He was born in Essex, Massachusetts, and grew up in Boston. Dando formed The Lemonheads with two high school friends in 1986, and the band quickly gained a following in the Boston music scene. Their breakthrough came with the 1992 album “It’s a Shame About Ray,” which featured the hit single “Mrs. Robinson,” a cover of the Simon & Garfunkel classic. Despite his success with The Lemonheads, Dando struggled with substance abuse issues and took a hiatus from music in the late 1990s. He returned in 2003 with a solo album, “Baby I’m Bored,” and has continued to release music and tour sporadically. Dando is known for his melodic songwriting, distinctive voice, and charismatic stage presence.
5 Interesting Facts about Evan Dando
1. Evan Dando once dated actress and singer Juliana Hatfield, who also contributed to The Lemonheads’ music.
2. He appeared in the 1994 film “Reality Bites” as himself, performing the song “Confetti.”
3. Dando was named one of People magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People in 1993.
4. He has collaborated with various artists, including Liv Tyler, on the track “Hey, That’s No Way to Say Goodbye.”
5. Dando took part in the 2010 tribute album “Sing Me to Sleep,” which featured lullabies and songs inspired by childhood.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Evan Dando
1. “I’ve always had a problem with the average macho thing — but I think it’s a lot more accepted now that guys can be sensitive and show emotions.”
2. “The most important thing for me is to write songs that mean something to me, and hopefully, they will mean something to other people too.”
3. “I don’t really care what other people think. If I like a song, I’ll play it.”
4. “I try to keep things simple and direct. That’s the way I like music.”
5. “Music has always been an escape for me. It’s been a way to express things I can’t express in any other way.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At his peak, Evan Dando’s net worth was estimated to be around $1 million.
Children
Evan Dando does not have any known children.
Relevant Links
1. [Evan Dando – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evan_Dando
2. [The Lemonheads Official Website](http://www.thelemonheads.net/
3. [Evan Dando on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0199325/
5. [Evan Dando on Discogs](https://www.discogs.com/artist/276756-Evan-Dando
