Carl broemel biography

Carl William Broemel | 1891-1984

Artist and Supervisor for the WPA Federal Art Projects

Carl Broemel was born on September 5, 1891, in Cleveland, Ohio’s old German district. He was the son of Friedrick Carl Broemel, a noted architectural sculptor from Germany. In 1907, he became the youngest student ever enrolled in Cleveland School of Art (now the Cleveland Institute of Art), where he studied decorative design and graduated in 1909. He continued his art education at the Royal School of Applied Arts in Munich, Germany, and the National Academy of Art in New York City.

He then joined the U.S. Army for the final portion of WWI, serving as a staff artist. After WWI, he returned to Cleveland to open a studio. Broemel designed the famous red, white, and blue WPA poster used nationwide. In October 1935, Broemel became the first supervisor of the WPA Federal Art Project’s District 4 in Cleveland. After resigning from this position, he served as a regional art juror for the 1939 New York World’s Fair, and in 1940, he opened a studio in New York. In the 1950s, Broe

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  • Born

    31 December 1969 (age 55)

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    Indiana, United States

Carl Broemel is a guitarist best known for playing guitar, pedal steel guitar, saxophone and singing back-up for the Louisville, Kentucky band My Morning Jacket. He is a former member of Old Pike and Planet Earth. Broemel is a classically trained guitarist and graduated from Indiana University. was listed among Rolling Stone's "20 New Guitar Gods" along with My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James under the title of "Skynard-Art Theorists. He currently resides in Nashville, TN. He lived in Los Angeles for several years when he recorded a solo record, Lose What's Left. In 2010 he released the album All Birds Say.

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    Carl Broemel Vinyl Records & Discography

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    Meet Carl Broemel, a profound talent in the world of modern folk rock and an integral member of the illustrious band My Morning Jacket. Known for his multi-faceted musicality as a guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, Broemel has enchanted listeners with his distinctive sound that beautifully fuses elements of roots rock, alt-country, and jam band influences. His contributions to the music industry go beyond mere performance; he has played a pivotal role in shaping the sonic tapestry of contemporary rock, garnering accolades and recognition for his innovative approach.

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