George Freedman

Origin

Berlim, Alemanha

Also known as

Jörg Detlef Friedemann

Years Active

1958–1972

Genres

rock, jovem guarda, MPB

Instruments

vocal

Biography

George Freedman, born Jörg Detlef Friedemann in Berlin, Germany, on August 7, 1940, was a singer, songwriter, and musician who settled in Brazil during his childhood. He is considered one of the pioneers of rock in the country and played a significant role in the Jovem Guarda movement. His musical career began in the late 1950s, performing rock songs, many of which were versions of international hits.

Freedman released his first record in 1959 and achieved his first major success in 1960 with the song "Olhos Cor do Céu". Throughout the 1960s, he scored several hits, such as "Coisinha Estúpida", "Um Grande Amor", and "Quando Me Enamoro", in addition to partnerships with other artists, like his duo with Waldirene, which resulted in the hit "Eu Te Amo, Tu Me Amas". His television presence, with appearances on popular shows of the time, contributed to his national prominence.

Following the decline of the Jovem Guarda movement, George Freedman stepped away from the musical spotlight in the 1970s, dedicating himself to the real estate market. However, he returned to the stage in 1995 for Jovem Guarda anniversary celebrations and, in 2013, released the song "Século 21" on social media. George Freedman passed away on June 9, 2023, leaving an important legacy in the history of Brazilian music, especially in rock and Jovem Guarda.

Discography

• Multiplication (1962)
• George Freedman (1967)