Jonsi Birgisson, born Jon Birgisson, is an Icelandic post rock guitarist and singer who rose to fame as a member of the band Sigur Ros. He is known for his unique musical talents, such as singing in a countertenor register and playing the guitar with a bow made for a cello. He was born on April 23, 1975 in Iceland.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $14 million (2024)
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About
Born Jon Birgisson and better known by his stage name 'Jonsi,' this post rock Guitarist and singer rose to fame as a member of the Icelandic band Sigur Ros. His unique musical talents include singing in a countertenor register and strumming the guitar using a bow made for a cello.
Before Fame
In the mid 1990s, he was the lead singer of a band called Bee Spiders. He released Von, his first album with Sigur Ros, in 1997.
Trivia
As the result of a severed optic nerve, he was born without vision in his right eye.
Family Life
Openly gay, he has been in a relationship with longtime partner and musician Alex Somers.
Associated With
He collaborated with DJ Tiesto on a 2009 track titled "Kaleidoscope."