Gary Cherone
Gary Cherone
Gary Francis Caine Cheroneis an American rock singer and songwriter. He is best known for his work as the lead vocalist of the Boston rock group Extreme, as well as his short stint as the lead vocalist for Van Halen on their 11th album Van Halen III and subsequent tour. In recent years he has released solo recordings. In 2007, he reunited with Extreme. The band's latest album Saudades de Rock was released on August 12, 2008...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMetal Singer
Date of Birth26 July 1961
CityMalden, MA
CountryUnited States of America
When people don't get enough information, they make it up.
When 5150 came out rock was king. Post Nirvana and Pearl Jam 1996 is a different story.
You have Extreme and Van Halen and the history that I have with other people I played with. There are some effects that will hopefully break that stereotype.
We weren't One Hit Wonders. We had a few hits.
In my writing with Extreme, there are heavy themes. The cover photo has me with a gun to my neck. I am not advocating suicide. I am taking the philosophy that man is the measure of his own fate.
If people get to the end of the record, then that is a treat.
I have a little history. I met Stone Temple Pilots, and their guitar player was a huge Extreme fan. Somewhere down the road, Extreme made its statement.
I have had success throughout the years. Some of the hard rock bands today don't have the history that I have.
I sing in a higher register, and you haven't heard that on the radio in years.
I don't know if I have enough guts to do a whole standard jazz record.
Michael Anthony is the Diplomat of Rock N Roll. He is the regular guy.
It was fun while it lasted, but it never seemed real to me. I could not believe I was in Van Halen.
I am a big Pink Floyd fan. That is where a lot of the concept lyrics come from.
The voices on the record, that was trying to treat my voice like guitar players treat guitar tones.