Brian Fair

Brian Fair, American singer-songwriter

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Born: May 30, 1975
Age in 2026: 51
Zodiac sign: Gemini
Birth year: 1975

About Brian Fair

Brian James Fair is an American musician from Massachusetts, best known as lead vocalist of the metalcore band Shadows Fall. From a young age, Brian Fair had always been known for his affinity for a wide range of music. In the summer of his sophomore year (August 1991), Fair co-founded Overcast, an influential hardcore band in the Worcester music scene. Overcast's first 7-inch, Bleed Into One, was released in 1992 through Exchange Records.

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Brian Fair timeline

1991In the summer of his sophomore year (August 1991), Fair co-founded Overcast, an influential hardcore band in the Worcester music scene.
1992Overcast's first 7-inch, Bleed Into One, was released in 1992 through Exchange Records.

The world when Brian Fair was born

Brian Fair was born in 1975. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1975

#1 song"Love Will Keep Us Together" – Captain & Tennille
Top movieJaws
Top TV showAll in the Family
Best-selling bookShogun – James Clavell

Headlines and milestones

Major sports momentMuhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier III "Thrilla in Manila"
Top headlineFall of Saigon ends the Vietnam War
Technology milestoneAltair 8800 — first personal computer kit
Defining fadPet Rocks — 1.5 million sold
Notable inventionPet Rock
World population4.09 billion

United States snapshot

U.S. leaderGerald Ford
Sports championCincinnati Reds (World Series)
Also wonGolden State Warriors (NBA)
U.S. population215.9M

1975 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Brian Fair's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure	1975	2026
Gas	$0.57	$3.45/gal
Average home	$28,900	$435,000
Average income	$14,700	$67,500
Minimum wage	$2.10	$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket	$2.05	$11.95
Postage stamp	$0.10	$0.73
Population	215.9M	341 million

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