Brent continued This song is going to lift the momentum of the live show. Shinedowns version of Lynyrd Skynyrds Simple Man is an emotionally powerful cover. Brent wrapped up the story I looked at her and I said, I told you Ill pay you back!. Kerch doesnt have a favorite band, but cites groups including Led Zeppelin, The Police and Deftones as groups he enjoys. I wrote Save Me at 16 and it came from a very real place. To do so, click the downward arrow on the top-right corner of the Facebook comment (the arrow is invisible until you roll over it) and select the appropriate action. ", 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. The rocker is engaged to Van Zant's daughter, Melody, and the two will marry in October. #LynyrdSkynyrd #RonnieVanZant". SHINEDOWN's acclaimed new studio album, "Planet Zero", produced by the band's bassist Eric Bass, is out now via Atlantic Records. He is very much into sports. ", They also recorded acoustic versions of "45" and "Burning Bright," which may be released along with "Simple Man" later this year. BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. When asked how he feels after performing it, Kerch laughed and said, Im a little out of breath.. Shinedowns upcoming CD ATTENTION ATTENTION tells a story of addiction from downfall to possible redemption. He can turn that switch on and take himself outside the band and ask what would make this best for the band., Kerch said when asked to take a lead role, Im happy to do it. A lot of people in our crew have been with us for a decade-plus. Absolutely. Melody Van Zant is married to Jasin Todd. But now everyone now has a voice and an opinion, Kerch said, adding that hate, anger and negativity he sees online can be very frustrating to watch. 79 Likes, 2 Comments - Lynyrd Skynyrd (@lynyrdskynyrd_fanpage) on Instagram: "Shoutout to @girlizzie3 for allowing me to steal her pictures, lol. Melody Van-Zant is on Facebook. They've always been extremely cool with us and always were super positive about us doing the song. Shinedown singer Brent Smith shares the stories behind his anthems, from leaving behind a troubled childhood to getting clean. Jasin O'Neil. July 12, 2022 2 Mins Read. Ultimately, this article will provide an in-depth look at the speculation surrounding the singers sexuality. Brent is about to tell us.. And so the reality is that the lineage between Skynyrd and Shinedown is very real. (Ronnie's first daughter Tammy was born to his first wife, Nadine) Has disbanded the Freebird Foundation, Inc. [March 2001] MORE INFORMATION:Barry Kerch: instagram.com/bkerchofficial/ and twitter.com/BKerchofficial, Shinedown: shinedown.com,facebook.com/Shinedown/, twitter.com/Shinedownandinstagram.com/shinedown, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. For people who dont know, Jasin Todd, who was on the first two records, he was married to Melody Van Zant, which was Ronnie Van Zants daughter. And um, we are very much family. That is so significant because of what it started. 298 posts. Man, this was really an emotional one Personally, the story he told about this song had the hair on my arms stand up. "That's where the significance of the box comes in. Despite the fact that some of the original members were replaced and that the band was close to breaking up, Shinedown has continued to make music and perform for their devoted fans. You have to be out there now. They were with us for the entire two years they toured that album. 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. Singer Brent Smith explained in an online posting, "I love Jasin like a brother, we all do he'll always be family and we hope all of the best for him but, at this time, he's no longer with us in SHINEDOWN. Ill be honest: It might be hard to top this guest. Ronnie passed away when they were recording Shinedowns album. I might have lost the girl, but at the end of it all I'm still there. And thats just for starters on this Lynyrd Skynyrd cover. Im like, absolutely not. Im a big fan of listening to everything, he said, from hip-hop to metal to jazz. This turned out way better than I couldve hoped. That was one thing, getting the right technique, he said. The first single, "Devour", is expected to go for radio adds on May 6. 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. The song "Freebird" is now played as a musical tribute in Ronnie's memory. The ominous tone is heightened by the chorus "Staring down the barrel of a .45." On the debut episode of Track X Track, which you can watch below, Brent Smith from Shinedown went over every track on their first album, Leave A Whisper. Otherwise, youll keep making the same stuff., Shinedown is not going to make the same song twice, he said. ", SHINEDOWN also announced the addition of new bassist Eric Bass, who was described by Smith as "a fantastic musician and all-around great guy.". Brent remembered details from every song. To read some articles about the band, one would think Lynyrd Skynyrd was responsible for Shinedown becoming the latest band from northern Florida to make an impact on the national scene. She owned 51% of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Publishing. BA1 1UA. Its what the song needed. Plus, he laughed, If it shows drums for a minute, Im fine with it.. Suggestion credit: 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. His 13-year-old son, according to Brent Smith, isnt concerned about his fathers rock band. Kerch said it came about organically. Brent said he spent an entire day on the yell at the beginning of the song. His mom is very musical. 1 on six other Billboard charts, including Top Album Sales, Rock, Hard Rock and Alternative Albums. Shinedown's Brent Smith Talks About Covering Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Simple Man", Track X Track - Brent Smith From Shinedown Goes Track By Track Through Every Song From Leave A Whisper. On THE HUMAN RADIO, the theme of family and experimentation play key roles. The bands consistent dedication to their fans and music has been a key factor in their success. "Our original guitar player, Jasin Todd, was married to Melody Van Zant [Lynyrd Skynyrd singer Ronnie Van Zant's daughter]. When Shinedown started in the industry, their original guitar player, Jasin Todd, married Melody Van Zant, Ronnie Van Zant's daughter. He is originally from Lake City, Florida. BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. When I asked him if he would do this with me, he did not hesitate at all. Shinedown's original guitar player, Jasin Todd, is married to Ronnie Van Zant's daughter, Melody, and Van Zant's widow, Judy, owned Freebird Live, a bar in Jacksonville, Fla., which. Avant de rejoindre le groupe Shinedown, Jasin jouait dans un groupe appel Nefarion. 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.. That songs a reflection on whatever it is in your life that has a negative hold on you: cut the cord, release it, get away from it. In October 2004 he married Melody VanZant, the daughter of Rock N Roll legend Ronnie VanZant. When Shinedown started in the industry, their original guitar player, Jasin Todd, married Melody Van Zant, Ronnie Van Zants daughter. On 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 rejects her advances and the couple start fighting. I was signed to Atlantic Records with a different band at the beginning of my career. Le 25 juin, 2010 il rejoint officiellement Fuel, mais il se spare du groupe en janvier 2011. Its also my love letter to our road crew. It had been downloaded over 500,000 times! That band got dropped ten months into the demoing process, but I was re-signed to a development deal. The band has had its fair share of ups and downs since forming in 2001, and it has been performing admirably since its formation. As if that wasnt enough of a coincidence, Smith stayed at Ronnie Van Zants wife Judys guest house to finish the Leave A Whisper album. Jasin Todd was officially released from Shinedown in April 11, 2008 and, being a well known guitarist, joined other bands. In that time, the Jacksonville four-piece and their frontman, Brent Smith, have ascended from playing Southern clubs to being an arena-filling tour de force. 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. On June 29 2000, his grave was vandalized, this prompted his family to move his remains to an unknown . Vie personnelle. And Bass mother and sisters sing on the song. Brent Smith, lead singer of the band, is a proud father of one, and he describes his greatest achievement as bringing up his son and him to be a great man when he grows up. Fergie: An Icon For The LGBTQ+ Community And One Tree Hill Fans, The Never-Ending Debate: Exploring Franklin Jonas Sexuality And Its Impact, Is The Navy Ready To Be Gay Friendly An In-Depth Look At The Navys LGBT Policies, Mariah From Sister Wives: Breaking Down Stereotypes About Polygamy And Sexuality, Is Fred Gay? I think Ive always known. 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.. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Since Shinedown came on the national scene in 2003 with the CD Leave a Whisper the bands name and Lynyrd Skynyrd have often been prominently paired together. To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. Brent Smith - VocalsBarry Kerch - DrumsZach Myers - GuitarNick Perri - GuitarEric Bass - Bass. In the video, Smith sulks in existential pain, then his girlfriend enters and tries to ease his sorrow by being affectionate. STE 1058, Provo, UT 84601, Sheen machine: Us and Them reveals polished Shinedown, Alan Sculley - Special To The Daily Herald -. BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. >>. Brent Smith is the lead singer of the rock band Shinedown, and he is estimated to be worth $6 million. 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. Were lucky enough to be rock stars, but I think the people that do the champagne and the partying, they tend to fade away. What basically happened is I was signed to Atlantic with another band, Smith said. 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. The band would perform an acoustic version of Simple Man as a thank you to her. By the age of 10 years old, Tammy Van Zant had already felt and witnessed firsthand the joys and the tragedies of life. He continues to be an influential figure in the music industry and is an example of how hard work and dedication can lead to financial success. For people who don't know, Jasin Todd, who was on the first two records, he was married to Melody Van Zant, which was Ronnie Van Zant's daughter. Its no secret and Brents not made it a secret that he has a problem and our bass player has depression issues, drummer Barry Kerch said in a recent interview, adding, Were a family. Whatever means the world to you, are you willing to die for it? Fly From The Inside, Burning Bright, 45 and the rest. When I was writing 'Leave A Whisper', Judy [ Van Zant, Ronnie 's. 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. SHINEDOWN recorded a cover of "Simple Man" in 2004 as an acoustic "thank you" to LYNYRD SKYNYRD singer Ronnie Van Zant's widow Judy Van Zant and later included it in both acoustic and hard rock versions on the re-release of the band's debut album, "Leave A Whisper". VIDEO: Judy Van Zant remembers the crash that took her husband's life. According to the police report, Todd admitted to taking Xanax earlier in the evening. Kerch said the band continues to experiment with its music and continues to learn. Gary Rossington , Playing Freebird In Dedication to Duane Allman !!! The comments reside on Facebook servers and are not stored on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Samuel Gaytan may be reached at 546-6175; sgaytan@elpasotimes.com; @samuelgaytan on Twitter. She sang in some bands in the 70s and his sisters all grew up singing., He added, For him to have his mom and sisters on the record is very important, and it is all about family.. I appreciate them so much for asking me to come and sing the song with them. We had a cover of something else that we kind of tried to work up and it was just a train wreck. This songs a thank-you to the men and women that let us do what we do., Nov 26: Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff Kerch saidthe band has performed some in the past, but as a group, Shinedown prefers playingoriginal music. Here it isthe first installment of Track X Track. He was the oldest son of six children (3 sisters and 2 brothers - musicians Donnie and Johnny). At the suggestion of Atlantic A&R representative Steve Robertson, Smith relocated to Jacksonville where one by one he met the other future bandmates Todd, bassist Brad Stewart and drummer Barry Kerch. After that, we recorded the song in the studio in three takes.". 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. It was one of the first things Jasin and Brent ever wrote together. As of 2021, the members of Shinedown are not married. Examining The Evidence, Exploring The Implications Of Nicks Sexuality In Netflixs Hit Animated Series Big Mouth, Is Jack Skellington Gay? 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). With social media, everybody is so negative and throwing everything out there, he said. Join Facebook to connect with Melody Van-Zant and others you may know. Its neat to be able to follow people on a daily basis, but its also taken away some of the mystery.. Posts. When asked which song he listens to for a lift in energy or spirit, Kerch said Nine Inch Nails The Downward Spiral came to mind. Speaking to U.K.'s Rock Sound about the experience of "Simple Man" with LYNYRD SKYNYRD, Brent said: "It was extremely moving and a very special moment for me.