Sean Forbes
By: Maddie Bolejack
Background
Sean was born (and raised) February 5, 1982 in Detroit. He became deaf from spinal meningitis when he was only a few months old. He attended R.I.T/N.T.I.D which is the worlds first and largest technical college for the deaf. Sean has been involved with music for all of his life, he started writing songs and playing the drums when he was ten, which sparked his interest in rap. Sean is now 33 and has 2 albums.
"The man who has done his level best... is a success, even though the world may write him down a failure."
Interesting facts
Fact 1
Sean's dad played in a country-rock band called "The Forbes Brothers".
Fact 2
Sean uses hearing aids.
Fact 3
Sean's main inspiration is Eminem
Fact 4
Deaf Academy award winner Marlee Matlin (Switched at Birth) was featured in his video "Lets Mambo".
Fact 5
Was featured in Ability Magazine.
Fact 6
Forbes was featured in "Motor City Rising" a reality show featuring artists from Detroit
Effect on the Deaf Community
Sean Forbes signs as well as sings all of his songs in concerts making his music fun for both hearing and deaf people. He positively impacted the deaf community by giving them this type of opportunity.
Sean Forbes "I'm Deaf"