Joan Elizabeth Osborne (born July 8, 1962) is an American singer, songwriter, and interpreter of music, having recorded and performed in various popular American musical genres including rock, pop, soul, R&B, blues, and country. She is best known for her recording of the Eric Bazilian-penned song “One of Us” from her debut album, Relish (1995). Both the single and the album became worldwide hits and garnered a combined seven Grammy Award nominations. Osborne has toured with Motown sidemen the Funk Brothers and was featured in the documentary film about them, Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002).
instruments played
Guitar
Vocals
Associated Acts
The Dead Phil Lesh and Friends Trigger Hippy
Birth Name
Joan Elisabeth Osborne
Genres
Rock folk country rock blues R&B
Occupations
Musician songwriter
Website
Years Active
1989 present
Name
Joan Osborne
Nationality
United States of America