Roland Orzabal

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/roland-orzabal

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1. When was Roland Orzabal born?August 22, 1961
2. Where was Roland Orzabal born?England
3. What is the career?Musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, author
4. Who is Roland Orzabal?Roland Orzabal is the main songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist of the band Tears for Fears. He has written many famous songs like "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" and "Shout."
5. What songs did he write for Tears for Fears?He wrote hits such as "Everybody Wants to Rule the World," "Shout," and "Mad World."

Seminal Band: A highly influential band that has had a significant impact on a genre or on music history.
Artistic Nucleus: The central, most important creative force or core of an artistic endeavor.
Sonic Palette: The range of sounds and musical textures an artist or band uses to create their music.