But that is just a small part of daniels story, and one that doesnt come near his triumph over addiction. He became known as the singing policeman in his former work with the new york city police department, due to his role as. New yorks singing policeman daniel rodriguez sings. Find daniel rodriguez discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Celebrated as the voice that consoled a nation after the tragedies of 911, rodriguez lends his sterling tenor to such broadway standards as if i loved you from carousel and only love and she was there from the scarlet pimpernel. Published on mar 5, 20 daniel rodriguez, known as new york citys singing policeman, was there the day of 911 to help with rescue efforts. The singing policeman has given up fighting crime to pursue singing fulltime and will be back in new york with soprano marla kavanaugh and mezzo leonarda prior. Daniel rodriguez, the singing policeman friends of. Daniel rodriguez is known to many as the voice that healed a nation, and the 911 singing policeman. He was one of his departments designated anthem singers on september 11, 2001, when fate intervened he rendered acapella performances of god bless america and the national anthem that proved far greater than a patriotic gesture. Singing policeman back with allentown band bethlehem press.
The singing policeman, as he is known by many, became a. What became of daniel rodriguez, the singing ny cop after. It is the fifth time the singing policeman returns to sing with the allentown band for the its annual holiday veterans concert. Rodriguez has survived two major life dramas that fateful september. Daniel rodriguez the 911 singing policeman, and americas. As daniel rodriguez, aka the singing policeman, stands before audiences today, it is both to entertain and to uplift. When he finally announced that it was to be the singing policeman, i replied. Home better living life advice finding life purpose daniel rodriguez on his gift from god nycs singing policeman shares how he came to understand his calling from god. Policeman juggles desk job with auditions for the met. We were able to secure daniel in the midst of his very busy schedule. Morristown known as americas beloved tenor, former new york police department officer daniel rodriguez performs an inspiring concert on the 15th anniversary of 911 at mayo performing arts. Americas beloved tenor, daniel rodriguez, brought a heartfelt performance to the folsom lake community concert association at oak hills church in folsom, on sunday, valentines day. He became known as the singing policeman in his former work with the new york city police department, due to his role as one of the departments designated national anthem singers. Singing policeman to perform at grace church culver city news.
Links to god bless america images from across the web. But, i ordered the tape anyway before i actually heard him sing. You can find the list of daniel rodriguez tour dates here. Daniel rodriguez is known to many as the voice that healed a nation, and the 9 11 singing policeman. Count daniel rodriguez, new yorks beloved singing policeman, among the 911 responders still suffering the physical effects of long days and nights spent at. Daniel rodriguez, the singing policeman, follows up his patriotic debut, the spirit of america, with from my heart, a soulful collection of love songs. American operatic tenor and former police officer daniel rodriguez first rose to national attention following his 2001 appearance singing the star spangled banner at a memorial service following the september 11 terrorist attacks on new yorks world trade center. New york daniel rodriguez was vacationing in the bahamas, his publicist explained. Written by irving berlin, the film resurrects the wwi show he wrote as soldier in 1918.
New yorks singing policeman to perform at nsu in his. Singing policeman among first responders still affected. Daniel rodriguez music is a folk, acoustic, songwriter based out of denver, colorado. We have arranged for daniel rodriguez, the singing police man, from 911, to be our guest celebrity speaker.
Rodriguez, dean and professor at the northwestern university pritzker school of law. When i first heard people talking about this singing policeman, i thought right he is just a man who sings, and so happens to be a policeman. In one of americas darkest hours the 911 terrorist attack on the world trade center that claimed 3,000 innocent lives daniel rodriguez was a shining ray of hope. In the aftermath of the september 11 terrorist attacks, he received widespread attention with his rendition of god bless america, which he sang at memorial events and on television. Daniel rodriguez will probably always be known as the singing cop. Singing policeman new york city police officer daniel rodriguez is known to millions of people as the police officer that sang god bless america at a world trade center memorial service after the. Americas singing policeman, daniel rodriguez, to perform at flushing town hall fund raiser. Americas beloved tenor, the singing policeman former new york city police officer, daniel rodriguez has experienced a meteoric rise to fame. The nypd maintains a small staff of singing police officers to perform at city functions as a matter of routine. Wellknown in the boroughs of new york as the singing policeman, his soaring rendition of god bless america at the a prayer for america event in new yorks yankee stadium just days after 911 instantly made him world famous. Daniel decided to become a member of the new york police. Daniel rodriguez reached a personal crossroads when he turned 30, and, like many promising singers, needed an income to support his dream.
Daniel rodriguez, the singing policeman, mourns loss, celebrates. Daniel rodriguez made a name for himself as the singing policeman after the classically trained tenor and new york city beat cop blew the. Rodriguez, then an officer with the new york city police department, comforted an anguished nation in. Daniel rodriguez booking vocal music artists corporate. Upon his return, he had performances scheduled in new york and las vegas, among his dozens of annual appearances.
Daniel rodriguez born may 24, 1964 is a puerto rican american operatic tenor from new york city. During a devastating time for our nation, the world was introduced to the magical voice of police officer daniel rodriguez. Americas tenor as it did for all americans, history intervened for daniel rodriguez on september 11, 2001. One day, i wondered how the singing policeman was doing, and i went on line to amazon and bought a disc or two or three.
In 1995, daniel rodriguez joined the new york city police department, which has a policy of not ignoring the extracurricular talents of their officers. Daniel rodriguez made a name for himself as the singing policeman after the classically trained tenor and new york city beat cop blew the nation away with his singing of god bless america. Daniel rodriguez is a puerto rican american operatic tenor from new york city. Singing policeman talks about addiction singing policeman talks about addiction tenor daniel rodriguez sings god bless america during the uso metro awards in arlington, va. Daniel rodriguez, the singing policeman wows folsom. New yorks singing policeman to perform at nsu in his only oklahoma appearance. Like his colleagues, the sevenyear veteran of the new york police department stepped up in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on america, going above and beyond the call of duty to help restore a sense of stability and. Tahlequah, ok daniel rodriguez, new york citys singing policeman, provided comfort to americans last september with his heartwarming rendition of the national anthem during a. Hi, im new york tenor daniel rodriguez, also known as the singing policeman. His voice became one of hope for our nation after 911. Rodriguez, then an officer with the new york city police department. Singing policeman new york city police officer daniel rodriguez is known to millions of people as the police officer that sang god bless america at a.
The nowretired nypd officer, known worldwide as the singing policeman, offers a moving rendition of this beloved christmas hymn. I listened to the nuances of his voice and emulated his vocal technique and eventually incorporated some of that into my own style of singing. The singing policeman, daniel rodriguez, shared a song and his story of recovery for us. Daniel rodriguez performed the star spangled banner. He became known as the singing policeman in his former work with the new york city police department, due to his role as one of the departments designated. Best known to the american public as the voice that healed a nation. Daniel rodriguez singing policeman who helped america. Book classical music artists book daniel rodriguez. New yorks singing policeman will be the community concert associations final event. Before he began to sing, rodriguez impressed the audience with his relaxed presence on stage. I didnt have daniel rodriguez on my mind much after 9112001 when, as a policeman, he sang the star spangled banner for the country. Daniel rodriguez, new yorks singing cop, tries an opera the. Count daniel rodriguez, new yorks beloved singing policeman, among the 911 responders still suffering the physical effects of long days and nights spent at ground zero following the deadliest.
He will sing and share his experiences of that fateful day. Daniel rodriguez, new yorks singing cop, tries an opera. Iconic tenor to sing on 911 news new jersey herald. Sometimes referred to as the singing policeman, tenor daniel rodriguez hopes to dispel a myth thursday in munster. Daniel rodriguez, a former new york city police officer whos a professional tenor. American operatic tenor and former nypd officer who first rose to fame as the singing policeman.
Biography daniel rodriguez is best known to the american public as, the voice that healed a nation, the 911 singing policeman. Singing policeman at home with the allentown band friday, december, 2019 by kathy lauerwilliams special to the press in focus. Tenor daniel rodriguez seeking to inspire columbia theatre. Americas singing policeman, daniel rodriguez, to perform. Daniel rodriguez tour dates 2019, daniel rodriguez concert. Daniel rodriguez shares the story behind his new christmas. Daniel rodriguez may be available for your next special event. Singing policeman to open munster concert series music. An extraordinary, beautifully themed show, spotlighting the singing voices of a legendary singing policeman, daniel rodriguez, famed irish.
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