Jon Crosby Biography

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BornJuly 25, 1976
Age48 years
Jon Crosby was born in 1976 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an American musician, vocalist, and also songwriter, best known as the creator and also frontman of the different rock band, VAST (Visual Audio Sensory Theater). Maturing in a musical family, Crosby was exposed to various genres of songs from an early age, and also this varied training had an extensive influence on his musical job.

Crosby demonstrated a natural skill for songs as well as started playing guitar at the age of 13. By 16, he had actually currently signed a posting deal as a songwriter. After leaving senior high school, Crosby wrote tunes for different musicians, as well as the vast songwriter ultimately started making up songs for movies and promotions. Regardless of his successes, Crosby longed for something greater than industrial jingles and also desired to produce a distinct audio that would certainly press the boundaries of traditional songs.

In 1995, Jon Crosby moved to New York City with a clear vision in his mind - to begin a band that would effortlessly blend various musical designs right into a magnificently managed symphony. It was here that he formed VAST by hiring Rowan Robertson (guitar), Steve Carter (previous Rose Chronicles drummer), and also Michael Cry (bass). This cooperation permitted these talented musicians to try out varied audios, synthesizers, and samples, escaping from the typical borders of rock-and-roll.

When VAST launched their self-titled launching album in 1998, doubters as well as followers alike were astounded by the rich tunes and also effective lyrics that showcased Crosby's amazing vocal array. The album consisted of struck songs such as "Touched" as well as "Free", which were featured in numerous television shows and commercials. It was an outstanding debut that presented Jon Crosby as a force to be considered in the alternate rock scene.

For many years, VAST's lineup frequently changed, however Jon remained the mastermind as well as driving force behind the band. He continued to leader new audios and also reinvent VAST's music style with each succeeding release. The band's one-of-a-kind blend of different rock, classic, and also electronic songs amassed a devoted following that supported them via five unabridged album launches and also several EPs.

As the band's creative leader, Crosby has actually faced various difficulties in his life, such as addiction as well as insecurity. However, his durability and also devotion to his craft have actually led to an effective career covering over 20 years.

Recently, Jon Crosby has expanded his innovative horizons by diving right into visual arts and establishing a keen passion in photography. This brand-new endeavor has actually enabled him to combine his sound and also aesthetic abilities, resulting in expressive multimedia art projects.

Despite restricted mainstream interest, Jon Crosby's unwavering devotion to crafting innovative and also mentally charged music has made him a devoted fan base amongst those that appreciate his cutting-edge strategy to artistry. For many years, Crosby continued to work together with numerous artists as well as producers, notably dealing with Grammy-winning manufacturer David Kahne on Me and You, Vast's third cd.

In conclusion, Jon Crosby's journey from an adolescent natural born player to a seasoned musician shows his unwavering passion for producing special as well as compelling music. His vision as well as dedication to merging numerous genres have actually made VAST a distinct voice in the different rock scene. With Crosby's continued expedition of brand-new innovative outlets, it appears that his musical tradition will certainly continue to motivate and captivate listeners.

Our collection contains 28 quotes who is written / told by Jon.

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28 Famous quotes by Jon Crosby

Small: I feel that I want what allows me to reach the largest number of people as possible, and I dont feel as
"I feel that I want what allows me to reach the largest number of people as possible, and I don't feel ashamed of that. I think I'm the kind of artist that's meant to be on a major label because my music is different"
Small: I didnt want the record to be cold and I dont think its cold at all. I felt it was very people oriented
"I didn't want the record to be cold and I don't think it's cold at all. I felt it was very people oriented"
Small: We were number one most added at radio, when the single came out and thats much different. It took like
"We were number one most added at radio, when the single came out and that's much different. It took like eight months for any radio to happen on the first record, so a lot more support has happened right out of the box"
Small: I wanted to do that again but, when I went to look for chants, I didnt want to do it in the exact same
"I wanted to do that again but, when I went to look for chants, I didn't want to do it in the exact same way"
Small: At least the rap metal stuff is good, but its not really my bag. Ive been listening to the radio since
"At least the rap metal stuff is good, but it's not really my bag. I've been listening to the radio since we've been touring the past month, because we don't get it most of the time"
Small: You can lose people without them dying, and I have, from moving, from traveling. The emotion is real, i
"You can lose people without them dying, and I have, from moving, from traveling. The emotion is real, it just doesn't actually have to do with death. I'm singing about what I know, and it's a song about longing for somebody who's disappeared in your life"
Small: We used to go and play shows in the south in front of two people and now every show we did was just gre
"We used to go and play shows in the south in front of two people and now every show we did was just great. The warm-ups, most of those weren't even advertised and most of them were sold out. I don't know what's going on, it's just so much different than it used to be"
Small: The two records are very different. I guess, on the second record, thats more where I was at. Its not t
"The two records are very different. I guess, on the second record, that's more where I was at. Its not that I'm more well-adjusted or anything, it's just that what I wanted to sing about maybe was more the way I wanted to feel"
Small: Just having the pain of being alive without anything else, whether its good or bad. Theres a lot of ser
"Just having the pain of being alive without anything else, whether it's good or bad. There's a lot of serious songs on the record, you know. That song is just about feeling like a fish out of water, feeling like you don't belong on the planet sometimes"
Small: Im really happy with Elektra, I dont have anything bad to say about them at all. I always knew a major
"I'm really happy with Elektra, I don't have anything bad to say about them at all. I always knew a major label was the right place for me to be. I never really had an opportunity to go to an independent label anyway"
Small: I think any band we played with would be a weird match. Were on our own, a little out there, but its a
"I think any band we played with would be a weird match. We're on our own, a little out there, but it's a good thing. I think we're complimentary to each other"
Small: I dont trust the Bee Gees because theres no way they could always be happy
"I don't trust the Bee Gee's because there's no way they could always be happy"
Small: The audience that surprised us the most was definitely Paris, when we played there last. They were just
"The audience that surprised us the most was definitely Paris, when we played there last. They were just incredibly into us and we weren't expecting it at all"
Small: Sometimes you sing songs about the way you want to feel more than the way you actually do feel
"Sometimes you sing songs about the way you want to feel more than the way you actually do feel"
Small: I want to do a collaboration or some kind of side thing or some soundtrack work. Because Ive been doing
"I want to do a collaboration or some kind of side thing or some soundtrack work. Because I've been doing this for years and years. I'd like to just step out and try something different"
Small: I think stuff on the radio is mostly good, but its just not what Im into. Im not into rap metal
"I think stuff on the radio is mostly good, but it's just not what I'm into. I'm not into rap metal"
Small: Were making this huge changeover from underground to more mainstream audiences. I dont know if we could
"We're making this huge changeover from underground to more mainstream audiences. I don't know if we could ever repeat this type of feeling. We're really excited"
Small: Its a very nice thing to be able to give joy to people
"It's a very nice thing to be able to give joy to people"
Small: I think things can have more than one meaning and still connect with people. Theres a lot of meaning to
"I think things can have more than one meaning and still connect with people. There's a lot of meaning to the title 'Music For People' and they're all true and they're all accurate"
Small: I guess lyrically theyre similar because theyre talking about escaping the kind of misery that likes co
"I guess lyrically they're similar because they're talking about escaping the kind of misery that likes company. 'The Last One Alive,' for me, is very simple. It's just about alienation, really, that causes anger"
Small: Free is more of that familiarity breeds contempt kind of thing. Its about saying Wait, Im longing for s
"'Free' is more of that 'familiarity breeds contempt' kind of thing. It's about saying 'Wait, I'm longing for something more than I have and I don't know what it is that I want, but I know I want it.' It has nothing to do with what I'm going through, personally"
Small: So I think it was a good thing It was a little surreal watching Leo scream Im not going to die today!
"So I think it was a good thing It was a little surreal watching Leo scream 'I'm not going to die today!' with our music playing - that was the last thing on my mind when I wrote the song"
Small: It definitely seems like we are connecting with people, which is nice, because Ive had a lot of music d
"It definitely seems like we are connecting with people, which is nice, because I've had a lot of music do the same for me. It's not like I don't I understand why we get the reactions we do"
Small: I think it would be very scary and very confusing if I didnt understand where people are coming from, b
"I think it would be very scary and very confusing if I didn't understand where people are coming from, but I've felt the exact same way for so many other bands, growing up. It's not really a big deal"
Small: It doesnt really seem any different anywhere. Id say it seems like were biggest in Australia. Its just
"It doesn't really seem any different anywhere. I'd say it seems like we're biggest in Australia. It's just that we've always been this underground band and for some reason in the last month has been starting to go overground"
Small: Ive never really had anybody close to me die. I think the song is about a feeling that I have that, it
"I've never really had anybody close to me die. I think the song is about a feeling that I have that, it still applies. It's a feeling of longing, once again"
Small: I need to think about Make sure you drink your water. Thats the kind of person I am
"I need to think about 'Make sure you drink your water.' That's the kind of person I am"
Small: I need to reach a lot of people to sell records
"I need to reach a lot of people to sell records"