Sean Watkins

Quick Facts

Full Name	Sean Watkins
Occupation	Folk Singer
Date Of Birth	Feb 18, 1977(1977-02-18)
Age	47
Birthplace	Vista
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Aquarius

Sean Watkins Biography

Sean Watkins is one of the most popular and richest Folk Singer who was born on February 18, 1977 in Vista, California, United States. Guitarist and singer who performs with the groups Nickel Creek, Fiction Family as well as Works Progress Administration.

He is a member of his role in the Work Progress Administration with his sister Sara Watkins.

As a solo musician, his early material was contemporary bluegrass, but he has since incorporated other influences into his music (especially indie rock.) Watkins’ solo music career seems to reflect Nickel Creek’s: turning from traditional bluegrass songs to indie rock with bluegrass instrumentation. He is the oldest member of Nickel Creek. Sean qualified for the National Flatpicking Championship in 1993 at age 16.

His sister Sara Watkins, also a member of Nickel Creek, plays violin and sings background vocals on the two latest of his three solo albums. In 2004, Nickel Creek participated in a project dubbed Mutual Admiration Society, a collaboration with former Toad The Wet Sprocket singer Glen Phillips. Sean and Sara are also part of the 2007 soundtrack for the psychological thriller Bug with the track “No Way to Live”.

He’s originally from Vista, California.

Sean Watkins Net Worth

Sean Watkins is one of the richest Folk Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sean Watkins 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began playing mandolin along with Nickel Creek at the age of twelve.

The singer made his debut solo record, Binders On, in 2006.

Sean Charles Watkins (born February 18, 1977) is a guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. He is a member of the contemporary folk band Nickel Creek, the duo Fiction Family and the supergroup Works Progress Administration. He is the brother of Sara Watkins.

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Who is Sean Watkins Dating?

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Sean Watkins began his tenure with Nickel Creek playing mandolin, but later switched to guitar. The band has released three albums and a CD composed of their hits (called Reasons Why: The Very Best) and won a Grammy for This Side – a coveted trophy that Watkins reportedly put on top of his toilet at home. Explaining the somewhat odd situation, Watkins said that “it seems like a humble place. I didn’t want to put it out in plain view of my house. I didn’t feel like displaying it right when you walk in. It’s a nice crown for the porcelain.” In addition to playing with Nickel Creek, Watkins has released 4 solo albums.

Facts & Trivia

Sean Ranked on the list of most popular Folk Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Sean Watkins celebrates birthday on February 18 of every year.

Top Facts about Sean Watkins

1. Sean Watkins is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
2. He was a founding member of the progressive bluegrass band Nickel Creek.
3. Watkins has released several solo albums, including “What to Fear”.
4. He has collaborated with numerous artists, such as Sara Watkins and Chris Thile.
5. Watkins has also produced albums for other musicians, like Sam Outlaw.
6. He plays guitar, mandolin, and banjo proficiently.
7. Watkins has won multiple Grammy Awards with Nickel Creek.
8. His music blends elements of folk, bluegrass, and pop genres.
9. Watkins started playing music professionally at age 12.
10. He is known for his intricate fingerpicking style on the guitar.

Are Sara and Sean Watkins twins?

Sara Ullrika Watkins (born June 8, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter and fiddler. Watkins debuted in 1989 as the fiddler of Nickel Creek, the progressive bluegrass group she formed with her brother Sean and mandolinist Chris Thile.

Who is the lead singer of Nickel Creek?

Nickel Creek (formerly known as the Nickel Creek Band) is an Americana music group consisting of Chris Thile (mandolin), and siblings Sara Watkins (fiddle) and Sean Watkins (guitar). Formed in 1989 in Southern California, they released six albums between 1993 and 2006.

How old is Sara Watkins?

40 years (June 8, 1981)

What happened to Nickle Creek?

Nickel Creek followed the Nickel Creek album with This Side in 2002 and Why Should the Fire Die? in 2005, before splitting up in 2007 to work on other musical projects. However, they reunited a few years later, at first just for a writing session, before realizing that they wanted to perform as a trio again.

Does Nickel Creek still tour?

there are currently no upcoming events.