Ed Fingerling has rock and roll in his blood. Born and raised in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Middle Village, Queens, and Northport, New York, he developed his musical sensibilities and passions in the same landscape that cultivated bands like the Ramones, Run DMC, and Public Enemy. In the past 8 years, he has released 6 albums, including the new Wild Deer record "Live Free," a solo record, and four releases as a key member and songwriter of celebrated New York bands Oral Groove and Ultrafine. He’s played New York City venues Bowery Ballroom, Irving Plaza (three times), Central Park's Summerstage, and regularly performs at Mercury Lounge and The Living Room. He’s toured England four times.

Ed has grown into a deft songwriter and musician, with a confident, edgy style and gift for melody. His is a distinct sound that fuses his classic rock & roll and punk rock roots with modern rock, creating a heart-racing caliber of intensity.

"If I weren't born a songwriter, maybe I'd be a high school teacher," says Ed. "It comes naturally to encourage people to question the status quo, to try and to change things, to be someone great. To go for it, really."

Influentially speaking, Ed combines the lyrical philosophies of the Beatles and the Clash, the riffs of Led Zeppelin and Creedence Clearwater Revival, the fiery passion of Paul Weller and Johnny Cash, the poetry of Shane MacGowan and Pablo Neruda, and the musical joie de vivre of the Ramones and Rolling Stones, forging a remarkable sound, colliding past and present. His songs soar with gorgeous melodies, bluesy guitar riffs, pounding rhythms, and meaningful, introspective lyrics of love, loss, truth, possibility, and hope.

"I’m paraphrasing," says Ed, "but Picasso said ‘you copy and copy, then you break through and create an original.’ Maybe one day I’ll create an original, too."

His electrifying music embodies his entire philosophy of life: everything is possible. With songs like "For My People" that speak of unity and equality, or "Rise" which calls on the listener to live up to his or her potential, Ed seeks to translate his relentless energy, musical aptitude and vision into music that inspires and touches every soul.

"Ed Fingerling is one of the most inspiring songwriters I have ever worked with," says producer Rich Pagano (Patti Smith Group, Ian Hunter). "He captures the essence of his influences without sounding contrived."

"Ed Fingerling is, in the best sense of the word, a throwback to a time when music was a passion, not a product," says vocal instructor Greg Drew (Lenny Kravitz, Avril Lavigne). "He cares deeply about the world and rock & roll, and those concerns shine through in his music."

Ed Fingerling is not a passing trend—he is the real thing. With boundless creative energy, unforgettable melodies, and meaningful lyrics, Ed Fingerling is someone you won’t soon forget. In a music scene littered with fragmented attempts of watered-down rock and roll, Ed brings back the reckless fire and primal, raw energy that made rock the igniting force that changed generations and cultures. Put the album in your stereo, turn it up, and discover for yourself.