He was the older brother of two other rock . I was really good at school. If you can get out of that mold, if you can break out of that mold of Im a metal head, you can learn to appreciate other songs and the diversity of musical genres. It really helped the band and brought us to another audience., Shinedown certainly doesnt need to apologize for its success which has continued unabated with the bands second CD, Us and Them.. It was about this guy resigning himself to the fact hes going to be a junkie and live this seedy life of heroin addiction. That was one thing, getting the right technique, he said. I lost 70 lbs and relearned how to eat and exercise, but then, after getting home, being domesticated was something I didnt know how to do. This is a music video by our friend Tammy Van Zant, the oldest daughter of the late Ronnie Van Zant of LYNYRD SKYNYRD. At 41, he said he has a thick skin and can deal with it, but he said it must be tough to be a teen or young adult and have to deal with the abuse. Throughout their careers, Shinedown has demonstrated time and again that they are both talented in the studio and on stage, demonstrating their dedication and commitment to their loved ones. Melody Van Zant and Jasin Todd got married in the year 2004 and are still together to date. Smith has been open about his desire to start a family in the future, but for the time being he seems to be content with focusing on his career and enjoying life with his wife. Kerch said bass player Eric Bass, who produced the CD, was a producer when he joined the band and has a good track record of producing. He has a wife, Lori, and a daughter, Stella. All rights reserved. Being able to share my experiences while remaining true to my LGBTQ identity excites me. The song BRILLIANT wraps up the CD with a celebration of the self (As I crash and burn/I just dont care/Its my day to be brilliant) and intense, nonstop drumming that is so skillful itll leave listeners stunned and maybe exhausted just thinking of the energy Kerch invests in the performance. User comments or postings do not reflect the viewpoint of BLABBERMOUTH.NET and BLABBERMOUTH.NET does not endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of, any user comment. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. It had been downloaded over 500,000 times! I was really given a one-in-a-million (second) shot.. Judy Van Zant housed me. Had 2 daughters: Tammy and Melody. The young girl holding Van Zants photo in the video is Van Zant'sgranddaughter, Aria Todd. The album debuted in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200 chart and the official U.K. albums chart, and at No. My substance abuse is pretty well documented; that song was a reflection on that. I personally think its important to explore as much as you can as an artist and not place any limitations on yourself, he said. Then she throws a fit, flings a vase at his head and storms out. Gary Rossington , Playing Freebird In Dedication to Duane Allman !!! Even so, Smith insists, the song is one of hope. I, like, studied it the night before to, to give it to Judy, but they somehow got me to do it and I was terrified, but I did it and they recorded it.. Bop Shop: Songs From J-Hope And J. 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Why be so fueled by hatred and negativity?. In fact, if Ronnie Van Zant were alive today, Shinedown guitarist Jasin Todd's 3-year-old daughter would call him Gramps. That explains why Skynyrd helped Todd and singer Brent Smith find musicians when they were working. The rocker is engaged to Van Zant's daughter, Melody, and the two will marry in October. Freebird Live, a music venue in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, was established in 1999 by Judy Van Zant-Jenness. 3,208 followers. GOD BLESS #LynyrdSkynyrd GOD BLESS the #simpleman and #woman". Find the next step, platform or road. Im still trying to process it in a lot of ways. Kerch said it came about organically. But I was also a troubled kid that got into a lot of trouble. I created the sound of madness, wrote the book on pain, somehow Im still here to explain is what me and this band represent: do not give up. She owned 51% of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Publishing. The band rallied around me, like, You gotta get your shit together, man, and Cut The Cord was the first song I wrote.. Rock and roll is dangerous and its dangerous because people took risks., He said the Beatles and Elvis were dangerous because they were doing what other people werent doing., He finds inspiration in them, saying, We want to be on the forefront of that as well.. The eldest daughter of rock icon, Ronnie Van Zant ( lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd), Tammy felt her strength fall from the sky on a dreary and dark October evening in 1977. The singer shared ten top songs from his band, which has a special place for him, and one of those tracks was the 'Simple Man' cover from 'Leave a Whisper.' The main reason the song and the album held a vital spot was that Shinedown's paths had uniquely crossed with Lynyrd Skynyrd at the time. She was born in 1976. We want to do a huge hard rock record that has a lot of crossover potential, but also some of the most insanely intense and heavy material that this band has ever tried and see if we can pull it off.". To report spam or any abusive, obscene, defamatory, racist, homophobic or threatening comments, or anything that may violate any applicable laws, use the "Report to Facebook" and "Mark as spam" links that appear next to the comments themselves. Accept failure but dont live in it. BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. Im a history buff and … I made a promise to my folks to have a backup plan in case music didnt work out. Plus, he said, theres a lot of fun to be had at college, as well as a sense of accomplishment from earning a degree. His interest in music was sparked at the age of nine when his mother bought him a guitar from a pawn shop. I'm still trying to process it in a lot of ways. He added, "We've brought an old friend into SHINEDOWNNick Perri. The question of whether Brent Smith, the lead singer of the American rock band Shinedown, is gay has been a topic of debate among fans of the group for quite some time. July 12, 2022 2 Mins Read. Brent Smith is the lead singer of the rock band Shinedown, and he is estimated to be worth $6 million. In addition to founding and leading The Freebird Foundation until its dissolution in 2001, Judy married Jim Jenness. It was midnight when we did it and it was all one take: we filmed the video live. In introducing Smith to the stage at the Nashville concert, LYNYRD SKYNYRD lead singer Johnny Van Zant said: "This next guest, these guys, his band, they're from Jacksonville, Florida, by the way where LYNYRD SKYNYRD's from. When I was writing Leave A Whisper, Judy [Van Zant, Ronnie's widow] put me up in her guesthouse, and our first show in front of an audience there to see us was at a club Judy and Melody owned. As far as repaying Judy Van Zant? As of 2021, the members of Shinedown are not married. A couple of reasons for the connection are obvious. The band would perform an acoustic version of Simple Man as a thank you to her. Combien gagne t il d argent ? Had 2 daughters: Tammy and Melody. Theres a lot of things I can say about this track.Ill leave it at that and let Brent tell you about the song.and the GONG! SDGLN provides in-depth coverage on issues of importance to the LGBT community and our allies. They released it as an MP3 and it got downloaded 500,000 times. Kerch chose to go to college instead of embarking on a career in music right away. On his Instagram and Twitter feeds, youll find posts about his wife, daughter, pets, hiking and cooking, but dont expect to see party photos with champagne and other stereotypical rock-star pastimes. Ive been there from day one and Ive seen it all.. When Shinedown started in the industry, their original guitar player, Jasin Todd, married Melody Van Zant, Ronnie Van Zant's daughter. Roboto Was Doomed To Fail, When Neil Young Found A Way To Communicate His Son With Disabilities, Five Facts About Jakob Dylan And The Wallflowers, Meeting Eddie Van Halen Was Like Seeing The Matrix, Nuno Bettencourt Recalls, Ted Nugent Supports Mark Wahlberg Fighting Deviants Like RuPaul, Maroon 5 Singer Adam Levine Enjoys His Family Chaos After The Cheating Scandal, Neal Schon Reacts To Arnel Pineda Fans Accusations, Total Bullsh*t, Nikki Sixx Applauds Selena Gomez For Her Courage, Ted Nugent Believes Americans Should Be Ashamed Of Themselves, Paul Stanley Reveals Gene Simmons Real Character Beyond KISS Persona. Ronald Wayne Van Zant was an American musician who is most known for being the lead vocalist, major lyricist, and founding member of the Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd (January 15, 1948 - October 20, 1977). After that, we recorded the song in the studio in three takes.". How and why did they cover Simple Man? 1 on six other Billboard charts, including Top Album Sales, Rock, Hard Rock and Alternative Albums. Shinedown singer Brent Smith shares the stories behind his anthems, from leaving behind a troubled childhood to getting clean. Shinedown guitarist Jasin Todd is married to Melody Van Zant, the daughter of Ronnie Van Zant, the original lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd, who died in the 1977 plane crash that also claimed the life of Skynyrd guitarist Steve Gaines. Melody Van Zant is married to Jasin Todd. "It's my favorite Lynyrd Skynyrd song," Smith said. It was a great night. I like to learn. "That's where the significance of the box comes in. Throughout their careers, Shinedown has demonstrated time and again that they are both talented in the studio and on stage, demonstrating their dedication and commitment to their loved ones. Her nose is small but blunt, and has a way of crinkling up when she smiles. She stands a little over five feet tall, has a petite build, and medium-length brown hair streaked with blonde highlights. For one thing, Smith and Todd met at a studio in Jacksonville where Todd was working, and it wasnt until later on that Smith found out about Todds relationship with his future wife, Melody. The bands consistent dedication to their fans and music has been a key factor in their success. The first single, "Devour", is expected to go for radio adds on May 6. BLABBERMOUTH.NET reserves the right to "hide" comments that may be considered offensive, illegal or inappropriate and to "ban" users that violate the site's Terms Of Service. Smith has also earned money from his solo projects and from endorsing various products and services. https://fr.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jasin_Todd&oldid=201259334, Portail:Biographie/Articles lis/Culture et arts, Date de naissance non renseigne (XXe sicle), licence Creative Commons attribution, partage dans les mmes conditions, comment citer les auteurs et mentionner la licence. He said: "Our original guitar player, Jasin Todd, was married to Melody Van Zant [Ronnie Van Zant's daughter]. Her mother, Judy Van Zant Jenness, has also played a significant role in her life. Brent Smith has demonstrated his perseverance and dedication to the band and its fans throughout his career, which has helped shinedown remain one of the most enduring rock bands of all time. Thats just for starters. 45 was the first song where I felt like, This is who I am. Now, its a staple in the setlist. Its neat to be able to follow people on a daily basis, but its also taken away some of the mystery.. Kerch said that while Smith writes most of the lyrics, the songs usually start from an acoustic guitar perspective, but also can rise from whoever has an idea, which can start as a guitar riff or drumming, which then gets put into demo form, with other members of Shinedown contributing, and from there goes on to the finished sound that ends up on the record. Nov 27: O2 Apollo, Manchester Id be very depressed, to be honest. By the age of 10 years old, Tammy Van Zant had already felt and witnessed firsthand the joys and the tragedies of life. We love each other like family., He said, We are a band of brothers. I included every song on the album below, in case you wanted to pause the interview at any point to hear any of them. Were very humble, equal, and we want to be humble, and we want to keep each other in check., Kerch, who grew up in Florida and lives in Jacksonville, said it helps coming from good parents and good families;plus theres that Southern mentality of staying humble. ", SHINEDOWN also announced the addition of new bassist Eric Bass, who was described by Smith as "a fantastic musician and all-around great guy.". That explains why Skynyrd helped Todd and singer Brent Smith find musicians when they were working on the demos for their debut album, which was recorded at Made in the Shade, a studio owned by Ronnie's widow, Judy Van Zant. You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. He said he tries to keep his posts positive, hashtagging them with #campaignagainstnegativity. Brent Smith - VocalsBarry Kerch - DrumsZach Myers - GuitarNick Perri - GuitarEric Bass - Bass. Absolutely. When we were thinking about doing this show, I said, 'Man, we'd love to have him.' Led by tracks like "Daylight" and title track "Planet Zero", the album's searing social commentary boldly confronts the societal forces that perpetuate divisiveness while offering a restorative path forward through empathy and open conversation ultimately serving as a reminder that it is our human connections that matter the most. Lover of all things music, especially blues and rock. He is originally from Lake City, Florida. When I asked him if he would do this with me, he did not hesitate at all. Melody Van Zant is the daughter of the late Ronnie Van Zant, who was a legendary American singer and the lead vocalist, primary lyricist, and founding member of the iconic southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Was one of the last song written and recorded for the record., We had a lot of fun recording that one. I think this song will really button the record up Rick Beato. Man, this was really an emotional one Personally, the story he told about this song had the hair on my arms stand up. On Tuesday (November 15),Brent shared a photo of his performance with LYNYRD SKYNYRD, and he included the following message: "Still trying to process this moment Thank you @skynyrd and @johnnyroyvanzant for allowing me to be a part of this extraordinary event!!! He said: "Our original guitar player, Jasin Todd, was married to Melody Van Zant [ Ronnie Van Zant 's daughter]. Because I am., I wasnt easy to raise: I always had a vision and knew what I wanted to be. Videos Tagged. The effort has paid off, as Us and Them has kicked out a string of rock radio hits. He added that its also important for him to stay healthy, not smoke, drink in in moderation and work out, saying thatthe band works out each day. The song got posted on the stations Web site, where listeners downloaded the song some 500,000 times. I got clean for the first time during [Shinedowns 2012 album] Amaryllis. We just felt like we couldn't wait any longer and had to let you all know." He also talks about the use of a certain guitar on this song. Ronnie Van Zant was born on January 15, 1948 in Jacksonville, Florida. Jasin O'Neil. Watch: Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Plays First U.S. Show In Four Years, VIO-LENCE's SEAN KILLIAN Is Open To Recording New Music With Band's Revamped Lineup, NAPALM DEATH Frontman Breaks Ankle Onstage In Munich, Refuses To Cancel Tour Dates. Weve been through El Paso before and its gorgeous, and with its mountains and desert terrain its so different from Florida.. The band is composed of lead vocalist Brent Smith, bassist Eric Bass, guitarist Zach Myers and drummer Barry Kerch. . The couple had two children, Aria Todd and Kodin Todd, before eventually going their separate ways with the children residing with their mother Melody Van Zant in Florida. 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