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'''Paul "Biff" Rose''' is an ] ] and ]. '''Paul "Biff" Rose''' is an ] ] and ].


Born in ], Rose first came to prominence as a banjo-toting standup comedian, profiled in ] in 1965. By 1966 he moved to ], working as a comedy sketch writer with ] for a host of television variety shows, ultimately working with some regularity on the ] show. Eventually, Rose moved back to songwriting. Born in ], by 1966 he moved to ], worked briefly as a sketch writer with ] for television variety shows. Eventually, Rose moved back to songwriting.


] covered the song "]," a melody by Rose and song and lyrics by ], on his album '']'' (1971). The song was originally released by ] as the ] to his 1968 hit single, "]." ] covered the song "]," a melody by Rose and song and lyrics by ], on his album '']'' (1971).

⚫ Following the release of 1968's ''The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side'', Rose appeared regularly on '']'' from 1968 to 1970. . He also performed his songs on '']'', '']'' , and ] ''Playboy After Dark'' .


⚫ Following the release of 1968's ''The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side'', Rose appeared 12 times on '']'' from 1968 to 1970. .

2005 saw a US CD re-released his Tetragrammaton albums and singles, and a UK compilation covered Rose's work from 1968 through 1985. 2005 saw a US CD re-released his Tetragrammaton albums and singles, and a UK compilation covered Rose's work from 1968 through 1985.


==Musical Style== ==Musical Style==


Rose's early work consists of unaccompanied piano and vocals as well as more heavily orchestrated numbers. His lyrics have been described as romantic and humorous, while promoting a left-wing ] philosophy . Rose's work of the past ten years differs from his early recordings. He has introduced spoken word and ] elements into his songs; some recordings experiment with extended song forms and eccentric instrumentation. He prominently features ]s. Many of his websites, such as , feature anti semitic and anti black statements. This has resulted on various online postings criticizing Rose of being ] and ] . Rose's early work consists of unaccompanied piano and vocals as well as more orchestrated numbers. Rose's work of the past ten years differs from his early recordings. His newer releases frequently rely on negative ]s. Many of his websites, such as , feature anti semitic and anti black statements. This has resulted on various online postings criticizing Rose of being ] and ] .


==Discography== ==Discography==
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*''Half Live at the Bitter End'' (1971, Buddah) *''Half Live at the Bitter End'' (1971, Buddah)
*''Uncle Jesus, Aunty Christ'' (1972, United Artists) *''Uncle Jesus, Aunty Christ'' (1972, United Artists)
*''Hamburger Blues'' (1974, Sweet Jane Limited)
*''Roast Beef'' (1978, ]/Pacific Arts) *''Roast Beef'' (1978, ]/Pacific Arts)
*''Thee Messiah Album/Live at Gatsby's'' (1979, ]/Pacific Arts)


===Singles===
*''What's Gnawing At Me/Molly'' (1968, Tetragrammaton)
*''Buzz the Fuzz/Gentle People'' (1968, Tetragrammaton)
*''Take Care of My Brother/Myrtle's Pies'' (1969, Tetragrammaton, non-album single)
*''I Forgot to Tell You/The Captain'' (1970, Buddah)
*''Rudolph'' (1971, United Artists)
*''Garbage/Lord I Done Bumped Into You'' (1972, United Artists)


===Compilations=== ===Compilations===

Revision as of 22:48, 24 February 2008

Paul "Biff" Rose is an American comedian and singer-songwriter.

Born in New Orleans, by 1966 he moved to Hollywood, worked briefly as a sketch writer with George Carlin for television variety shows. Eventually, Rose moved back to songwriting.

David Bowie covered the song "Fill Your Heart," a melody by Rose and song and lyrics by Paul Williams, on his album Hunky Dory (1971).

Following the release of 1968's The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side, Rose appeared 12 times on The Tonight Show from 1968 to 1970. .

2005 saw a US CD re-released his Tetragrammaton albums and singles, and a UK compilation covered Rose's work from 1968 through 1985.

Musical Style

Rose's early work consists of unaccompanied piano and vocals as well as more orchestrated numbers. Rose's work of the past ten years differs from his early recordings. His newer releases frequently rely on negative racial stereotypes. Many of his websites, such as www.Jewmanity.com, feature anti semitic and anti black statements. This has resulted on various online postings criticizing Rose of being antisemitic and racist .

Discography

Full Length Releases

  • The Thorn in Mrs. Rose's Side (1968, Tetragrammaton, re-released on Buddah)
  • Children of Light (1969, Tetragrammaton, re-released on Buddah)
  • Biff Rose (1970, Buddah)
  • Half Live at the Bitter End (1971, Buddah)
  • Uncle Jesus, Aunty Christ (1972, United Artists)
  • Roast Beef (1978, downpatrecords/Pacific Arts)

Compilations

  • Urban (folk) Renewal: Blue Dog Cellar (1962, Kimberly)
  • Put Your Hand in the Hand (mid 1970's, Pickwick)

References

External links

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