Why be so fueled by hatred and negativity?. When I was writing 'Leave A Whisper', Judy [ Van Zant, Ronnie 's. Lover of all things music, especially blues and rock. The way that we did the song and how it happened was very organic. Jasin Todd, the bands original guitarist, is married to Melody Van Zant, daughter of Ron Van Zant. Smith previously spoke about how SHINEDOWN's cover of "Simple Man" came about in an interview with Metal Hammer magazine. 1 on six other Billboard charts, including Top Album Sales, Rock, Hard Rock and Alternative Albums. Smith and Bass both had children from previous relationships, and Myers has two children with his partner. In addition to founding and leading The Freebird Foundation until its dissolution in 2001, Judy married Jim Jenness. The comments reside on Facebook servers and are not stored on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 600 following. Its neat to be able to follow people on a daily basis, but its also taken away some of the mystery.. At a radio station stop in Boston, he would sing it on the air for the first time. "That's a song about triumph in the darkest moments of your life," Smith explained. Y'all give it up for our good buddy Y'all give it up for Mr. Smith from SHINEDOWN.". Since then, Matts become a regular in Prog and Metal Hammer, at his happiest when interviewing the most forward-thinking artists heavy music can muster. BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. 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. Man, this was really an emotional one Personally, the story he told about this song had the hair on my arms stand up. This songs a thank-you to the men and women that let us do what we do., Nov 26: Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff Smith said fans can expect to hear the hits from Leave a Whisper along with a healthy cross-section of songs from Us and Them. Hidden comments will still appear to the user and to the user's Facebook friends. 2 brothers: Johnny Van Zant and Donnie Van Zant. Samuel Gaytan may be reached at 546-6175; sgaytan@elpasotimes.com; @samuelgaytan on Twitter. Lyric Santana Smith, his son, is the son of Ashley Smith Marshall and him. Kerch said the family members joining in for the song was special. Otherwise, youll keep making the same stuff., Shinedown is not going to make the same song twice, he said. Brent Smith is the lead singer of the hard rock band Shinedown, while Lynyrd Skynyrd is a rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, best known for their iconic song Sweet Home Alabama. With social media, everybody is so negative and throwing everything out there, he said. What song did he write after his grandmothers untimely death? Brent said he spent an entire day on the yell at the beginning of the song. He replied, "No, someone is following me.". Jasin O'Neil. During a tour, the band was being interviewed at a radio station in Boston and as part of the radio stations format, musicians would perform acoustically. 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.". I remember, I was in Jacksonville and driving down the road, and the very first time I heard it on the radio, I almost crashed my car. 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. Theres like three versions of me on this song, It totally was autobiographical. Melody Van-Zant is on Facebook. I was really good at school. The whole band is that way. Louder is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. The rocker is engaged to Van Zant's daughter, Melody, and the two will marry in October. He is a guitarist who was born in Lake City, Florida, United States. He said he tries to keep his posts positive, hashtagging them with #campaignagainstnegativity. We had a cover of something else that we kind of tried to work up and it was just a train wreck. 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. Songfacts: This is about Van Zant's older brother Ronnie, who was killed in a plane crash in 1977. SHINEDOWN's Brent Smith joined LYNYRD SKYNYRD on stage on November 13 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee to perform the classic LYNYRD SKYNYRD song "Simple Man". La cause est due des problmes personnels. 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. Ultimately, this article will provide an in-depth look at the speculation surrounding the singers sexuality. They were with us for the entire two years they toured that album. So things kind of come in a full circle., He continued, It meant a lot to me. Nature, in particular the sea brings me great comfort. 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. San Diego Gay & Lesbian News (SDGLN) is the top-read news source for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community of San Diego. Show More Posts from jasintodd. Melody Van Zant shared ownership of it and it had mementoes from Lynyrd Skynyrd. No one should have to care, he explained. "By no means does it glorify suicide," he explained. In The Air Tonight was the last song we recorded for those first two EPs. Then she throws a fit, flings a vase at his head and storms out. Weve been through El Paso before and its gorgeous, and with its mountains and desert terrain its so different from Florida.. After we started touring, we played 'Simple Man' on a radio show in Boston. BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. Since I cant recall what I did last weekend, the fact that Brent could tell me so much about every track is that much more impressive to me. 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Regarding the upcoming CD, Brent Smith told Billboard.com in an August 2007 interview; "It's time to just go over the top, literally go above and beyond what a human being thinks they're capable of recording. Had 2 daughters: Tammy and Melody. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. I wish I was there for the recording of that. The worlds biggest and best metal magazine, Ghost's Tobias Forge: You have these blockbuster horror films that would never be considered for an Oscarthat is the stigma that metal and rock still has", Lizzo's covered Rammstein again - this time complete with a full live band, headbangs and booty shakes, Biffy Clyro and Vennart side-project Empire State Bastard announce intimate UK tour, Modern Life Is War drummer Luke Rauch has been diagnosed with cancer, Metallica to release If Darkness Had a Son on March 1, Every issue delivered direct to your door. His mom is very musical. For me as a drummer and a member of the band, its my job to perform the song and do whats right for the song., He said rhythm drives the song. And um, we are very much family. Freebird Live, a music venue in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, was established in 1999 by Judy Van Zant-Jenness. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. Jacksonville, Florida-based hard rock/post-grunge band SHINEDOWN has announced the departure of guitarist Jasin Todd just two days after Todd was arrested on disorderly intoxication and resisting-an-officer charges. 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. 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. Thats the one blessing. They build these cities every single night and a lot of them were with us when we were playing for 200 people. Nov 30: O2 Academy, Glasgow . Im a big fan of listening to everything, he said, from hip-hop to metal to jazz. The band has had its fair share of ups and downs since forming in 2001, and it has been performing admirably since its formation. But he would thank her in a much bigger way soon. His 13-year-old son, according to Brent Smith, isnt concerned about his fathers rock band. I included every song on the album below, in case you wanted to pause the interview at any point to hear any of them. Ronnie Van Zant was born on January 15, 1948 in Jacksonville, Florida. 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The gesture was also made special by Johnnys words of praise about Shinedowns cover and the warmness he showed to Smith on stage. "Our original guitar player, Jasin Todd, was married to Melody Van Zant [Lynyrd Skynyrd singer Ronnie Van Zant's daughter]. If he ever had to, he said, I dont know what I would do. I'm an outgoing person that loves intercultural dialogue. Kerch doesnt plan on ever retiring from the music industry. I travelled all over the US as we were figuring out what Shinedown was going to be and I was put into a writing session with Tony Battaglia. Shinedowns original guitar player, Jasin Todd, is married to Ronnie Van Zants daughter, Melody, and Van Zants widow, Judy, owned Freebird Live, a bar in Jacksonville, Fla., which Kerch said was one of the first bars the band played in as Shinedown. If youre any sort of Shinedown fan, this is a must see episode. Heres how it works. The officer ordered Jasin to stop. To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. But dont expect more covers on Shinedowns future records. Kerch said he works to stay healthy in order to keep performing. The Skynyrd cover, it wasnt a planned thing, Smith said. "We felt the rest of the country might want to hear it," he said, "so me and Jason went to a studio in Orlando and recorded it acoustic. Reels. Wed be here an hour if we were to talk about this song. Inspired by singer and main lyricist Brent Smiths battle with addiction, the songs on the group's sixth album, which will be released May 4 and is perhaps the band's best CD yet, deal honestly with the temptations that are always nearby (The devils in the next room, warns the bands newest single, "DEVIL") and the self-absorption of those obsessed, and perhaps possessed, by the call to self-destruction ("Good for you/You hurt everyone/Good for you/You love nobody" "MONSTERS"). Sa fortune s lve 300 000 000,00 euros mensuels I went through a moment in time when I was starting to get carpal tunnel. He said he took lessons with a drummer who performs clinics for other drummers that helps them with technique. Again, the officer ordered Jasin to stop. It was about this guy resigning himself to the fact hes going to be a junkie and live this seedy life of heroin addiction. "From the first moment I heard it, I thought it would be good to do as a rendition. Sometimes it even gets to me.. This post about one of the songs they put on the record after it was already released, Simple Man. You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. He said: "Our original guitar player, Jasin Todd, was married to Melody Van Zant [ Ronnie Van Zant 's daughter]. The acclaimed quartet, which will perform 22 dates across the West Coast, Canada, and Mexico, kicks off the tour in San Francisco on January 26. They released it as an MP3 and it got downloaded 500,000 times. This is a music video by our friend Tammy Van Zant, the oldest daughter of the late Ronnie Van Zant of LYNYRD SKYNYRD. He tells me about working with famed music theorist, Rick Beato. I wanted people to understand that the box is never opened. >>. That was the first song we recorded for this record.. The one thing with our music is its always been honest, things weve seen, things weve lived, things weve been through, Kerch said. Shinedowns musical exploration can be heard on Evolve, with the drums taking a lead role, seeming to replace the lead guitar in driving the songs tempo when paired with Smiths vocals. That was a difficult song to do. Because I am., I wasnt easy to raise: I always had a vision and knew what I wanted to be. Ill be honest: It might be hard to top this guest. Discover your ancestry - search Birth, Marriage and Death certificates, census records, immigration lists and other records - all in one family search! 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! How and why did they cover Simple Man? Brent Smith is the lead singer of the rock band Shinedown, and he is estimated to be worth $6 million. Combien gagne t il d argent ? Bass guitar takes center stage, and vocals are wrapped in a chamber effect, while effects lend an otherworldliness to the guitar. Her nose is small but blunt, and has a way of crinkling up when she smiles. Sur cette version linguistique de Wikipdia, les liens interlangues sont placs en haut droite du titre de larticle. I put myself in that position: If I were a junkie, what would the song be that I would write to ask for help?, I have been asked more times than I can count, If you only had one song that could encompass what Shinedown is, what would it be? It would be The Sound Of Madness. The bands April 14 concert at Speaking Rock will give them a chance to see the outdoors around El Paso again. 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. Smith has also earned money from his solo projects and from endorsing various products and services. Zach [Myers, Shinedowns guitarist] came to me about doing a covers band because of Simple Man: our audience was saying, Would you ever do this song, or that one? We werent going to tour or do anything with it, so Zach suggested calling it Smith & Myers, which sounds like a bakery or a law firm ha ha! Nov 29: Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham Were trying to pack them in there as much as we can, he said. When asked how he feels after performing it, Kerch laughed and said, Im a little out of breath.. I got clean for the first time during [Shinedowns 2012 album] Amaryllis. Why did they cover it? When Shinedown started in the industry, their original guitar player, Jasin Todd, married Melody Van Zant, Ronnie Van Zants daughter. Shinedown singer Brent Smith shares the stories behind his anthems, from leaving behind a troubled childhood to getting clean. When I got re-signed by Atlantic and was preparing to leave home, my mum said, I wont pretend to know what this life of music means to you but I know, if you stay here, youll die here., Second Chance is about my mother saying, I dont know what this is, but I want you to show me. Sometimes goodbye is a second chance thats her giving me permission [to leave].. And Bass mother and sisters sing on the song. We will also discuss how Smiths private life should be respected, regardless of what his sexual orientation might be. It was the first song Brent wrote with Tony Battaglia. Theyve always been extremely cool with us and always were super positive about us doing the song. He also talks about the use of a certain guitar on this song. "It's just about shining and understanding who you are, and accepting you're not perfect but you have to be yourself. Quite frankly, Im sick of it. The lead singer came together with Lynyrd Skynyrd again and took the stage on November 13 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Im still trying to process it in a lot of ways. #LynyrdSkynyrd #RonnieVanZant". 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. Hopefully, it stays that way.. 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. 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. Had 2 daughters: Tammy and Melody. What youre about to watch is one take, no edits. Smith has been married to his wife, former Miss Tennessee, Amy Marshall, since 2007, but the couple does not have any children. She stands a little over five feet tall, has a petite build, and medium-length brown hair streaked with blonde highlights. 45 was the first song where I felt like, This is who I am. Now, its a staple in the setlist. That band got dropped ten months into the demoing process, but I was re-signed to a development deal. "It's my favorite Lynyrd Skynyrd song," Smith said. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, So Brad (Stewart the original bass player) looked over at me and was like, do Simple Man. That sense of unity carries over to the songwriting. The band is composed of lead vocalist Brent Smith, bassist Eric Bass, guitarist Zach Myers and drummer Barry Kerch. It was one of the first things Jasin and Brent ever wrote together. Shinedowns upcoming CD ATTENTION ATTENTION tells a story of addiction from downfall to possible redemption. Bath That makes him more comfortable to work with, Kerch said. Brickyard Road is where Ronnie, his wife Judy, and his daughter Melody lived when he was killed on October 20,1977. Its also my love letter to our road crew. But its also a story of how love and family can help the addicted overcome, or at least reach a truce, with their demons. I personally think its important to explore as much as you can as an artist and not place any limitations on yourself, he said. The first single, "Devour", is expected to go for radio adds on May 6. When I asked him if he would do this with me, he did not hesitate at all. Her mother, Judy Van Zant Jenness, has also played a significant role in her life. 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. Smith was candid in admitting that as the bands chief songwriter, he felt considerable pressure to deliver another hit CD with Us and Them.. . Were lucky enough to be rock stars, but I think the people that do the champagne and the partying, they tend to fade away. Before Halestorms first album, they had this live EP and toured with us all through the US. He played drums at the University of Central Florida, where he earned a degree in anthropology. Were constantly growing as musicians and artists. You have to be out there now. Nick's an amazing guitarist and we've known him forever from our days on the road with SILVERTIDE (many of you were probably at those shows and remember him too). I appreciate them so much for asking me to come and sing the song with them. It was a band that never, ever saw the light of day. According to the police report, Todd admitted to taking Xanax earlier in the evening. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Reading Between The Lines In The New Scooby-Doo Movie. Jasin Todd is an American guitarist and vocalist and a former member of the band "Shinedown". "Planet Zero" is the latest addition to SHINEDOWN's record-breaking catalog that has earned the band recognition for their timely and relevant messages behind their chart-topping hits that resonate with not only their global audience and the rock community, but the greater public and our culture at large. Join Facebook to connect with Melody Van-Zant and others you may know. Follow. SHINEDOWN's Brent Smith joined LYNYRD SKYNYRD on stage this past Sunday (November 13) at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee to perform the classic LYNYRD SKYNYRD song "Simple Man". "That's where the significance of the box comes in. 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. I like school. linktr.ee/matsod. We didnt rehearse the song at all, really.. It was midnight when we did it and it was all one take: we filmed the video live. Dec 01: OVO Arena Wembley, London. Ronnie was the lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd; Johnny took over after his death. Musician/band. 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. BA1 1UA. It wasnt planned what happened with this song becoming so huge. VIDEO: Judy Van Zant remembers the crash that took her husband's life. He has earned his wealth through his music, record sales, and performances. Ive done so many interviews where people were like, Oh, they got signed because of Skynyrd, Shinedown singer Brent Smith said in a recent interview. He said: "Our original guitar player, Jasin Todd, was married to Melody Van Zant [ Ronnie Van Zant 's daughter]. All ages are welcome, but you must be 21 to purchase alcohol. He said he didnt have to come to a realization of how important family is to him. 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. His interest in music was sparked at the age of nine when his mother bought him a guitar from a pawn shop. However, he said he likes that people can stay connected to a band. While listening to the album start to finish on a recent flight, Brent said this song took him right back to the recording of the album. We enjoy each others company and like being around each other. ", 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. 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. Id be very depressed, to be honest. After we started touring, we played Simple Man on a radio show in Boston. According to FirstCoastNews.com, Todd was staggering in the middle of Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville shortly before 2:00 a.m. this past Wednesday (April 9) when an officer shined his vehicle's spotlight on Jasin. Gates open at 5 p.m.Where: Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, 122 S. Old Pueblo DriveCost: Free. 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. It was a great night. At that point the decision was made to head back to Florida, cut a proper version and put it on the record.