Glickman's dark sunglasses-wearing persona of Gustavo Rocque may be a behind-the-scenes expert on music, but in real life, the 42-year-old is the one heard on the mic. A talented vocalist and musician, Glickman garnered a massive TikTok following by livestreaming covers of popular songs at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was therapeutic for Glickman, who at the time not only broke up with his girlfriend of eight years but contracted COVID when he attempted to reunite with friends (via The Post).
Covers of Billie Eilish, Adele, and, of course, Big Time Rush caught the attention of Greg Collins, a producer for U2, who suggested Glickman make an album. He did just that and released "Moving Company" in August 2021, which features heartfelt ballad versions of "Basket Case" by Green Day, "Circles" by Post Malone, a variety of others. Everyone from Glickman's sister to "American Idol" Season 10 finalist Casey Abrams had a hand in its creation (via The Post).
Regarding a career in music, Glickman has a few goals in mind, including an album focused exclusively on the music of one year, not unlike "Now That's What I Call Music," more music videos (a number are available on his YouTube channel), and performing his covers beyond the virtual world of TikTok (via Nerds and Beyond). "I'd love to be able to hit the road and do this show. Where it's like 'An Evening with Stephen Glickman' where I can sit at the piano, tell some stories and do some songs," he said. Previously, Glickman also released a stand-up comedy album called "VOICES IN MY HEAD" in early 2020.
