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My Take
Nate Ruess is one of those rare singers where the voice does all the arguing for you — that soaring, slightly desperate tenor just grabs you by the collar. I followed him through The Format years and honestly thought it was a tragedy when they split, but then fun. happened and "We Are Young" became inescapable in 2012 in the best possible way. What I respect most is that he never sounds like he's performing cool; he sounds like he's about to cry or explode with joy, sometimes both at once. His 2015 solo album showed real ambition even if it didn't quite land commercially, and I think that swing-for-the-fences spirit is what makes him worth watching whenever he resurfaces.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nate Ruess
- Name (Japanese)
- ネイト・ルイス
- Reading
- ねいと・るいす
- Born
- February 26, 1982 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dog
- Origin
- Iowa City, Iowa, United States
- Occupation
- singer / songwriter / musician / composer / pop singer
2. Background
- High school
- Deer Valley High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Nate Ruess born?
Born February 26, 1982 (age 44).
Where is Nate Ruess from?
Nate Ruess is from Iowa City, Iowa, United States.
What does Nate Ruess do?
Nate Ruess works as singer, songwriter, musician, composer, pop singer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.