Julian Velard

Julian Velard rose to prominence at a time when sensitive, piano-backed singer/songwriter music edged back into favor. His unique spin on the formula, owing as much to Randy Newman and Harry Nilsson as Elton John or Billy Joel, didn't guarantee a lifetime of commercial success, but it ensured him a career full of unlikely viral moments and a dedicated fan base charmed by his cockeyed approach to pop. Velard was born and raised in New York City. A graduate of Fiorello LaGuardia High School -- the arts-based public school immortalized in the film Fame -- Velard honed his musica...