Kurt Deimer
{{Infobox musical artist
| image =
| origin = Cincinnati, OH
| occupation = Actor, Musician, Singer-Songwriter
| years_active = 2017-present
| website = http://kurtdeimer.com
}}
Kurt Deimer (kɜrt daɪ-mɜr) is an actor, musician, and Rock singer-songwriter from Cincinnati, OH. He is best known {{By whom|date=September 2023}} for his EP Work Hard, Rock Hard that features Phil X (Bon Jovi) and Geoff Tate (Queensrÿche), produced by Chris Lord-Alge.{{Cite web |last=Group |first=Christopher Hoffman, Sinclair Broadcast |date=2022-05-06 |title=Kurt Deimer, guitarist Phil X ready for run of Texas shows with Tesla |url=https://news4sanantonio.com/news/entertainment/kurt-deimer-guitarist-phil-x-talk-new-single-hero-touring-with-yngwie-malmsteen-hard-rock-music-bon-jovi-texas-dallas |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=WOAI |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2021-11-20 |title=Kurt Deimer Releases Debut EP "Work Hard, Rock Hard" |url=https://www.newjerseystage.com/articles/2021/11/20/kurt-deimer-releases-debut-ep-work-hard-rock-hard |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=NewJerseyStage.com |language=en}}
Career
= Beginning in film =
Before entering into the entertainment business, Kurt Deimer was the owner of multiple startup companies, one of which was an oil brand called Starfire.{{Cite web |title=Kurt Deimer - SFL Music Magazine |url=https://www.sflmusic.com/kurt-deimer/ |access-date=2022-11-15 |language=en-US}} In 2017, Deimer secured a visual feature for the brand signage in a movie later titled, “Trading Paint”. The film was being shot in Alabama, and Deimer was offered a cameo role. Upon his visit, he was offered a speaking part in a scene opposite Toby Sebastian, John Travolta, and Shania Twain.{{Cite web |date=2022-08-04 |title=KURT DEIMER Finishes New Film 'Hellbilly Hollow', Announces Shows With TESLA |url=https://www.sonicperspectives.com/news/kurt-deimer-finishes-new-film-hellbilly-hollow-announces-shows-with-tesla/ |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=Sonic Perspectives |language=en-US}} A year later he was cast in a role opposite Michael Myers in the 2018 horror film, Halloween.
= Music =
Prior to his entrance into the music industry, Deimer played in a college Rock band at University of Cincinnati. In 2018/2019, he added his vocals to demo songs a friend had written, which lead him to connect with both his now manager, Andy Gould (Rob Zombie and Linkin Park), as well as his now current band member Phil X. He began releasing music in 2021. In addition to featuring him on his single, “Burn Together”, Deimer was billed as direct support with Geoff Tate on tour after being connected by his management team.{{Cite web |date=2022-05-12 |title=Kurt Deimer Drops Excellent Debut EP, "Work Hard, Rock Hard" |url=https://patch.com/new-jersey/ridgewood/kurt-deimer-drops-excellent-debut-ep-work-hard-rock-hard |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ Patch |language=en}} He has also directly supported Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen, the Rock band, Tesla, and Drowning Pool.
== Work Hard, Rock Hard EP ==
= Personal and family life =
Discography
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|+ !Year !Album !Title |
rowspan="8" |2021
|Have A Cigar |
Burn Together - Single |
rowspan="6" |Work Hard, Rock Hard - EP
|Naiive |
Burn Together feat. Geoff Tate |
Only Time Will Tell |
Ease It In |
Whatcha Sayin' |
Back of the School |
rowspan="2" |2022
|Hero |
My Dad - Single{{Cite web |last=BraveWords |title=KURT DEIMER Pays Tribute To His Late Father With New Single "My Dad"; Music Video Posted |url=https://bravewords.com/news/kurt-deimer-pays-tribute-to-his-late-father-with-new-single-my-dad-music-video-posted |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=bravewords.com |language=en}}
|My Dad |
Filmography
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|+ !Year !Movie !Role |
2018
|Teller |
2019
|Trackman Bob |
Upcoming
|Bull |
{{TableTBA}}
| The Grog |
References
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Category:American hard rock musicians