Brody Armstrong Biography

Occup.Musician
FromAustralia
BornJanuary 1, 1979
Age45 years
Brody Armstrong, additionally called Brody Dalle, is a renowned Australian musician, vocalist, and also songwriter, that was born in 1979 in Melbourne, Australia. She matured in a troubled house, constantly relocating from one city to an additional, and experiencing individual obstacles throughout her youth. In spite of these battles, Brody found relief in music, which played a critical duty fit her life and also career.

At the childhood of 13, she discovered hard rock songs, which reverberated deeply with her defiant spirit. She created her band, Sourpuss in 1993. The band was energetic for a couple of years, playing jobs around Melbourne with various other punk rock bands, such as Nitocris and Bodyjar.

In 1996, the enthusiastic 17-year-old Brody satisfied Tim Armstrong, the lead singer of the punk rock band, Rancid. Tim, who was visiting Australia with Rancid, was quickly smitten by Brody's personal appeal and interest for songs. The pair married in 1997, after which Brody moved to Los Angeles, in California, United States. This move marked the beginning of her trip in the direction of worldwide stardom.

In 1998, Brody developed a punk rock band called The Distillers with guitarist Rose Casper, bassist Kim Chi, as well as drummer Matt Young. The band launched their self-titled debut cd in 2000, which swiftly got a solid complying with in the below ground hard rock scene, because of Brody's raw, gravelly voice and intense phase presence, and the aggressive, uncompromising audio of the band.

With Brody's powerful vocals and songwriting at the helm, The Distillers launched their second cd "Sing Sing Death House" in 2002. The album amassed desirable evaluations as well as expanded their fan base substantially. Brody additionally used up guitar obligations in the band around this moment, along with her duty as the lead vocalist.

In 2003, after a line-up modification, The Distillers released their 3rd and also most effective cd, "Coral Fang". The album showcased a much more polished noise, courtesy of their new drummer, Andy Granelli, as well as bassist Ryan Sinn. The tunes took on extra personal themes, a separation from the political as well as social problems dealt with in their previous work. However, the band at some point broke down in 2006 due to internal problems and personal issues.

Throughout her marital relationship, Brody battled with medication dependency and also an extreme way of living that eventually took a toll on her partnership with Tim Armstrong. The couple divorced in 2003, however Brody preserved her name as "Brody Dalle".

In 2007, Brody created a new band called Spinnerette with Alain Johannes, Tony Bevilacqua, as well as Jack Irons. The band launched an EP in 2008 and also a self-titled full-length cd in 2009, however they dissolved in 2010.

At the same time, Brody managed to conquer her dependency and formed brand-new partnerships. She wed Josh Homme, the frontman of Queens of the Stone Age, in 2005, as well as they have since had three youngsters with each other.

In 2014, Brody Dalle released her solo cd, "Diploid Love", which showcased her growth in songwriting and also a broader series of musical styles. She has actually been doing real-time and working with brand-new product ever since.

Brody Armstrong's life is a testimony to willpower and the power of music. Getting rid of misfortune, addiction, as well as multiple problems, she created a special course in punk rock background and also became a symbol for a generation.

Our collection contains 10 quotes who is written / told by Brody.

Related authors: Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Jack Irons (Musician)

10 Famous quotes by Brody Armstrong

Small: We also listen to PJ Harvey a lot of driving music. You need something a little more relaxing in the ca
"We also listen to PJ Harvey; a lot of driving music. You need something a little more relaxing in the car"
Small: I guess to just keep playing music to just keep outdoing the last record
"I guess to just keep playing music; to just keep outdoing the last record"
Small: When you meet someone for the first time, thats not the whole book. Thats just the first page
"When you meet someone for the first time, that's not the whole book. That's just the first page"
Small: A drummer is usually like the backbone
"A drummer is usually like the backbone"
Small: Its not important to how the band functions or to what we do. Thats just many peoples opinions on what
"It's not important to how the band functions or to what we do. That's just many people's opinions on what they see. A lot of people project stuff on you, but that's okay"
Small: Dante didnt work out, and then we found Ryan. He worked at a comic, record and toy store in Fremont
"Dante didn't work out, and then we found Ryan. He worked at a comic, record and toy store in Fremont"
Small: We loved Andy, so we wanted to keep him. He was in both bands, but Nerve Agents broke up
"We loved Andy, so we wanted to keep him. He was in both bands, but Nerve Agents broke up"
Small: I really wanted to work hard on my lyrics
"I really wanted to work hard on my lyrics"
Small: We drink VB, Victoria Bitter, which is way better
"We drink VB, Victoria Bitter, which is way better"
Small: All Ive ever wanted to do was play music and go on the road and make records
"All I've ever wanted to do was play music and go on the road and make records"