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James Michael
James Andrew Michael is an American record producer, sound engineer, mixer, songwriter, musician and singer. He was the lead singer of the rock band Sixx:A.M. Early life He took piano lessons while growing up and sang in Holland High School's show choir, Vocal Dimensions. As a teen, he played in different local rock bands including The Way We Dress and Night Shift. In the late 1980s, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his musical career. Career James Michael has worked as a record producer, songwriter, and/or engineer and mixer with many rock and pop recording artists including Kelly Clarkson, Alanis Morissette, Meat Loaf, Mötley Crüe, HammerFall, Scorpions, Hilary Duff, The Rasmus, Papa Roach, Trapt, American Bang, Saliva, The Exies, Deana Carter, Sammy Hagar, Lillix, Sarah Kelly, Halestorm, Jack's Mannequin, Brides of Destruction, Marion Raven and Victoria Justice. He put out his first solo album in 2000 titled ''Inhale''. Michael wrote, produced and mixed the entir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holland, Michigan
Holland is a city in Ottawa County, Michigan, Ottawa and Allegan County, Michigan, Allegan counties in the U.S. state of Michigan. Located in the West Michigan, western region of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, Lower Peninsula, the city is situated near the eastern shore of Lake Michigan on Lake Macatawa, which is fed by the Macatawa River. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population was 34,378, with an List of United States urban areas, urbanized area population of 107,034. Holland was founded by Dutch Americans and is in an area that has a large percentage of citizens of Dutch American heritage. It is home to Hope College and Western Theological Seminary, institutions of the Reformed Church in America. Holland's economy includes manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, and higher education. It is home to a number of prominent companies, including Herman Miller, Haworth (company), Haworth, and Adient. The city also attracts thousands of visitors each year for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Exies
The Exies is an American Rock music, rock band from Los Angeles, California, United States, formed in 1997. Their name, "The Exies", is short for "The Existentialists". Their two Virgin Records releases, ''Inertia (The Exies album), Inertia'' (2003) and ''Head for the Door'' (2004), have sold over 400,000 copies combined. On June 30, 2024 the band released a six song EP titled ''Closure ep.'' History The Exies formed in 1997 when singer and guitarist Scott Stevens drafted bassist Freddy Herrera and drummer Thom Sullivan to form a new group. Stevens' friend Chris Skane played guitar in an early incarnation of The Exies, but left citing other priorities. Skane was then replaced by guitarist David Walsh. Stevens picked the name "The Exies" from a John Lennon biography, stating on Rockline (11/9/2002) that it was the only Beatles-related name left that was not taken. When the Beatles were touring around Hamburg, Germany in the 1960s, they encountered three distinct social groups a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Is Gonna Hurt
''This Is Gonna Hurt'' is the second studio album by Sixx:A.M., a side project of Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx, released on May 3, 2011. Like the first album which served as a companion soundtrack to Nikki Sixx's first book '' The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star'', this album is a companion to Sixx's second book, ''This Is Gonna Hurt: Music, Photography, And Life Through The Distorted Lens Of Nikki Sixx'', which was released on April 12, 2011. Unlike its predecessor, ''This Is Gonna Hurt'' does not feature any spoken word. Release The lead single from the album is " Lies of the Beautiful People" and was released on March 1, 2011. The first single "Lies of the Beautiful People" premiered on Sixx's radio show website "Sixx Sense" on February 16, 2011, and went on sale on March 1. The album was released on May 10, 2011, after being pushed back from a March 22, 2011, release date. Reception ''This Is Gonna Hurt'' debuted at #10 on the ''Billboard'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack
''The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack'', often referred to as simply ''The Heroin Diaries'', is the debut studio album by Sixx:A.M., a side project of Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx. The band also features lead vocalist James Michael and guitarist DJ Ashba. The concept album serves as the companion soundtrack to Sixx's autobiography, ''The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star'', and is about Sixx's severe heroin addiction in 1987. The first single, "Life Is Beautiful (Sixx:A.M. song), Life Is Beautiful," debuted at number 26 on the ''Billboard'' Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Concept Designed to be an accompaniment to ''The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star'', the autobiography of Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx co-written by Sixx and Ian Gittens that details his severe heroin addiction in 1987, ''The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack'' is a concept album that captures Sixx's basic story of his life during that time, although the album can s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Ashba
Daren Jay Ashba (born November 10, 1972) is an American musician, guitarist, songwriter, record producer, and graphic designer. He was the lead guitarist of Sixx:A.M. He is also known for his work with hard rock bands BulletBoys, Beautiful Creatures and Guns N' Roses. He has worked with various artists including Mötley Crüe, Drowning Pool, Marion Raven, Aimee Allen and Neil Diamond. Biography Early life Ashba was born in Monticello, Indiana. He was raised in Fairbury, Illinois. His mother was a classically trained pianist who began teaching him about music as a toddler. Ashba performed in his first piano recital at the age of five, where he played Beethoven's "Ode to Joy". His next ambition was to learn the drums. He built kits out of garbage cans and pots and pans, until he finally acquired a real set at the age of six. When he was eight, he took a job detasseling corn in the fields to earn enough money to buy his first guitar out of the Sears catalog. He would ride to his jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikki Sixx
Nikki Sixx (born Frank Carlton Serafino Feranna Jr.; December 11, 1958) is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and radio personality, best known as the co-founder, bassist, primary songwriter, and only constant member of the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. Prior to forming Mötley Crüe, Sixx was a member of Sister before going on to form London with his Sister bandmate Lizzie Grey. In 2000, he formed side project group 58 with Dave Darling, Steve Gibb and Bucket Baker, issuing one album, '' Diet for a New America''. Also in 2002, he formed the hard rock supergroup Brides of Destruction with L.A. Guns guitarist Tracii Guns. Formed in 2006, initially to record an audio accompaniment to Sixx's autobiography '' The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star'', his side band Sixx:A.M. featured songwriter, producer, and vocalist James Michael and guitarist DJ Ashba. Sixx has also worked as a songwriter and/or producer for a number of artists a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victoria Justice
Victoria Justice (born February 19, 1993) is an American actress and singer. She rose to fame on Nickelodeon, playing Lola Martinez on the comedy drama series '' Zoey 101'' (2005–2008) and Tori Vega on the sitcom '' Victorious'' (2010–2013). For these roles, she won a Bravo Otto, a Kids' Choice Award, and two Young Artist Awards. She also starred in the musical '' Spectacular!'' (2009) and the comedy horror film ''The Boy Who Cried Werewolf'' (2010) for the network. Justice began her music career recording songs for the soundtracks of her acting projects, including the ''Spectacular!'' soundtrack (2009). Her first commercial successes came with the ''Victorious'' soundtrack album and extended plays, all of which appeared on the ''Billboard'' 200. She then launched a solo career with Columbia Records and released her debut single "Gold" in 2013, but left the label that same year after reported creative differences. Justice led the MTV thriller television serie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marion Raven
Marion Elise Ravn (born 25 May 1984), better known as Marion Raven, is a Norwegian singer and songwriter. Raven formed the pop duo M2M with Marit Larsen, though they ceased performing together in 2002. Raven was later signed as a solo artist by Atlantic Records with the release of her solo debut album, '' Here I Am'' in 2005. In 2006, Raven was signed to the indie record label, Eleven Seven, and in 2007 re-released the songs on her debut album along with a few new songs on an album titled '' Set Me Free''. In 2012, Raven began production of her second album, '' Songs from a Blackbird'', which was released in Norway on 8 April 2013. Raven has also written tracks for other artists such as Pixie Lott. She has also lent her voice to the Norwegian version of ''Tangled''. Early life Raven was born in Lørenskog, Norway; her father is a teacher. She has an older brother and two younger sisters. Her surname is of Norse origin, with ''Ravn'' meaning ''Raven'', which she adopted as he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brides Of Destruction
Brides of Destruction was an American hard rock supergroup from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2002. The band's last lineup consisted of singer London LeGrand (vocals), Tracii Guns (lead guitar) and Scot Coogan (drums, percussion). Previous members of the band were Nikki Sixx (bass), Kris Kohls (drums), Adam Hamilton (keyboard), John Corabi (rhythm guitar), Scott Sorry (bass) and Ginger (rhythm guitar). Nikki Sixx formed Brides of Destruction with L.A. Guns guitarist Tracii Guns, initially with the name Cockstar, after Mötley Crüe went on hiatus in 2001. Added to the lineup were Adema drummer Kris Kohls, L.A. Guns bassist Adam Hamilton, who played keyboard in the band, and singer London LeGrand. Hamilton was soon replaced by former Mötley Crüe singer and guitarist John Corabi while Guns left L.A. Guns to focus on the band. They briefly adopted the moniker Motordog before settling on Brides of Destruction before recording demos. The name was suggested to Sixx by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack's Mannequin
Jack's Mannequin is an American Rock music, rock band formed in 2004, hailing from Orange County, California, Orange County, California. The band originally began as a solo project for Andrew McMahon, the frontman of Something Corporate. The band was signed to Maverick Records and released ''Everything in Transit'' in August 2005, peaking at 37 on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200. ''The Glass Passenger'' was released in 2008 on Sire Records, sold 49,000 copies in its first week, and peaked at number eight on the ''Billboard'' 200. ''People and Things'' was released October 4, 2011. Shortly afterward, it was announced that McMahon would discontinue releasing music under the name Jack's Mannequin, choosing to release music under his own name henceforth. On November 30, 2015, McMahon announced that he would reunite Jack's Mannequin for a tenth-anniversary tour of ''Everything In Transit''. The band has since reunited for shows in 2024 and 2025. History Formation and ''Ev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halestorm
Halestorm is an American Rock music, rock band from Red Lion, Pennsylvania, consisting of lead vocalist and guitarist Lzzy Hale, drummer Arejay Hale, guitarist Joe Hottinger, and bassist Josh Smith. Siblings Lzzy and Arejay founded the band in 1997. The group's Halestorm (album), self-titled debut album was released in 2009 through Atlantic Records. The lead single "Love Bites (So Do I)" from their second album ''The Strange Case Of...'' (2012) won the Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance. The band's third album, ''Into the Wild Life'' (2015), peaked at number five on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200. Their fourth album, ''Vicious (Halestorm album), Vicious'' (2018), debuted at number eight on the chart, becoming their second top 10 record. Their fifth album, ''Back from the Dead (Halestorm album), Back from the Dead'', was released in 2022. Halestorm is known for their constant touring, often performing as many as 250 shows a year. After touring as supportin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarah Kelly
Sarah Jean Kelly Work ID No. 493703552 (born September 13, 1976) is an American contemporary Christian musician from Rockford, Illinois. She was signed to Gotee Records, a Christian label under EMI. Kelly is a two time Grammy Award nominee for albums "Take Me Away" and ''Where The Past Meets Today'' in the category of Best Rock Or Rap Gospel Album. Her music has compared to mainstream artists Sheryl Crow, Janis Joplin, Norah Jones, Carole King, and Sarah McLachlan. She runs a music school in The Woodlands, TX. Personal life Kelly is married to Jonas Ekman whom she met at a concert in Sweden. They were married in 2008. The couple lives in The Woodlands, Texas and she leads worship at Woodlands Church. Discography Sarah Kelly has also recorded a cover of "What If I Stumble," by Christian rock/pop group dc Talk, which appears on the compilation album ''Freaked!'' A Gotee Tribute to dc Talk's "Jesus Freak."' Sarah Kelly was featured on Jars of Clay's single I'll Fly Away from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
