Winston Rider
| Winston Rider | |
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 Winston Rider performing at the 2021 Z100 Jingle Ball presented by iHeart Radio | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Winston Rider Mock |
| Also known as | Winston Rider |
| Born | 2004 (Age 17) Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop · Rock · Alternative · Indie |
| Occupation(s) | Singer · Songwriter · Student |
| Instruments | Vocals · Guitar |
| Years active | 2020 - Present |
| Website | winstonrider.com |
Winston Rider Mock (born May 3, 2004), known professionally as Winston Rider, is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. His musical talents and songwriting ability were acknowledged in December 2021 when he was selected by iHeart Radio and Z100 New York as the opening act for the 2021 Jingle Ball concert in New York City.[1][2][3] Rider performed live at the Z100 Jingle Ball - All Access Lounge at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York on December 10, 2021, kicking off one of the biggest music events of the year. [3][4][5]
Z100 NY afternoon hosts Maxwell and Crystal discussed Rider’s musical influence of John Mayer and Mayer’s vocals, songwriting, and guitar playing as major influences on Rider as a musician.[3][6]
Rider has released two singles “Why Don’t You Go” (December 2021) and “Made for You” (December 2021) via digital download and streaming platforms.[7]
Early life and name origin
Winston Rider Mock was born on May 3, 2004, to Caroline and Bradley Mock, a healthcare entrepreneur. He was born and raised in Greenwich, CT. His interest in music began at 12 years old when he was given a guitar, and by the time he was 17, he had written and produced over 100 original songs.
The name Winston Rider is his given first and middle name.
Artistry
Growing up, Rider listened to John Mayer, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Rex Orange County, The Strokes, The Arctic Monkeys, Wallows, Bread, and Jack Johnson. He cites these artists and others as core inspiration for his own music.
Personal Life
Winston Rider Mock was born and raised in Greenwich, Connecticut, and attends Brunswick School in Greenwich, CT. He has three sisters: Sutton, Sterling, and Summit. Rider is the first high school ambassador for Guitars 4 Vets, an organization dedicated to providing guitars and musical lessons to help veterans who are currently struggling with emotional and physical symptoms, including a large portion of those with PTSD.[8][9]
Accolades
Winner of the 2021 iHeart Radio and Z100 Jingle Ball All Access Lounge High School musical artist contest. Performed live at the Hammerstein Ballroom New York City on December 10, 2021, kicking off the 2021 iHeart Radio Jingle Ball event.
Discography
| Song Name | Date Released | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Why Don’t You Go | December 9, 2021 | Self Release | Digital Download, Streaming |
| Made for You | December 13, 2021 | Self Release | Digital Download, Streaming |
References
- ↑ "Nessa Barrett's Holiday Plans Are To Be "Home Alone" With Jaden | Z100 New York". Z100's Jingle Ball. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
- ↑ "Winston Rider performs onstage during iHeartRadio Z100 Jingle Ball..." Getty Images. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Winston Rider On The 'Special Moment' Of Opening Z100 All Access | Z100 New York". Z100's Jingle Ball. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
- ↑ "https://twitter.com/z100newyork/status/1469345565133656067". Twitter. Retrieved 2022-01-15. External link in
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|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Winston Rider On The 'Special Moment' Of Opening Z100 All Access, retrieved 2022-01-15
- ↑ Rider, Winston. "Winston Rider - Singer - Songwriter". Retrieved 2022-01-06.
- ↑ "Our Ambassadors". Guitars 4 Vets. 2019-10-16. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
- ↑ "Guitars For Vets (G4V) - Newest and Youngest Ambassador". Facebook. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Winston Rider". Spotify. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
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