Dan Baird

Dan Baird
Baird in 2015
Background information
Born
Daniel John Baird

(1953-12-12) December 12, 1953
San Diego, California U.S.
GenresSouthern rock
Country rock
Years active1980–present
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Daniel John Baird (born December 12, 1953) is an American singer-songwriter, musician and producer. He is best known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist from the 1980s rock band The Georgia Satellites. Baird formed The Georgia Satellites in 1980 and left the band in 1990 to pursue a solo career. He is often credited as one of the pioneers in cowpunk and alt-country music, which combines elements of rock music, country music, outlaw country, and punk rock.