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Van Nuys, Los Angeles CA, United States (1976 – present)
Brandon Charles Boyd (born February 15, 1976) is the lead vocalist and percussionist of the alternative rock band Incubus. He was born in Van Nuys, California.
Brandon Boyd grew up in Calabasas, California. His parents Dolly and Charles, both of whom had experience in entertainment, had nurtured his creative side since he was a child. He had first met Jose Pasillas in elementary school in the 1980s, but it wasn’t until high school that he was asked to join a band that already included Jose, Mike Einziger, and Alex Katunich. Brandon’s vocal abilities, which were for the most part self taught (he had taken two lessons before he ran out of money, but he claims he learned everything he would need), proved to be the final essential element for the band. As they developed more and more songs, the band quickly became a popular show around the neighborhood.
When the band decided to play their first show together at a friend’s house, the time came to choose a band name. Brandon’s suggestion, “Spiral Staircase,” was denied in favor of Mike’s suggestion, selected at random from a dictionary: Incubus. Brandon put his other artistic talents to good use, drawing concert flyers advertising their early performances. At first, Brandon had copied several drawings from a sex education book that Mike’s mother had given them, but he decided to stop using it after several prospective fans had been confused by their flyers (“What kind of band is this?”).
Brandon Boyd grew up in Calabasas, California. His parents Dolly and Charles, both of whom had experience in entertainment, had nurtured his creative side since he was a child. He had first met Jose Pasillas in elementary school in the 1980s, but it wasn’t until high school that he was asked to join a band that already included Jose, Mike Einziger, and Alex Katunich. Brandon’s vocal abilities, which were for the most part self taught (he had taken two lessons before he ran out of money, but he claims he learned everything he would need), proved to be the final essential element for the band. As they developed more and more songs, the band quickly became a popular show around the neighborhood.
When the band decided to play their first show together at a friend’s house, the time came to choose a band name. Brandon’s suggestion, “Spiral Staircase,” was denied in favor of Mike’s suggestion, selected at random from a dictionary: Incubus. Brandon put his other artistic talents to good use, drawing concert flyers advertising their early performances. At first, Brandon had copied several drawings from a sex education book that Mike’s mother had given them, but he decided to stop using it after several prospective fans had been confused by their flyers (“What kind of band is this?”).
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jelgerw wrote:
Its a shame (and a bit of a disgrace) that this albums was so poorly produced, whether it was intentional or not. The distortion is really fucking it up for a bit, but most of the songs are actually great.
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alveo69 wrote:
i wish i had a six pack abs like brandon :(
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ibangski wrote:
I wish I had a tattoo like him, pretty cool!
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aiiimee wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/o2academytv ................................................................................................ Mike from Incubus talks to O2 Academy TV about preparing for going on the road, their favourite experiences whilst on tour and how they work to not repeat themselves on any of their albums ♥
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UsagiJACK5ON wrote:
Courage And Control♥
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panuki wrote:
The things I would do to him.
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wolvesdan wrote:
I had so many things to ask him during the meet and great in wolverhampton. But he thought my name was angus and had a chuckle with ben, this throw me off so i just asked him for a hug :)
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SweenyLyn wrote:
his voice is beyond amazing!! [3]
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saykkk wrote:
his voice is beyond amazing!! [2]
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xRedaX wrote:
His solo work is a million times better than "If Not Now.... When?". [2]
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CarlR3 wrote:
His solo work is a million times better than "If Not Now.... When?".
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BrendaCoimbra wrote:
Lindo Demaisssss
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shatteredreams8 wrote:
his voice is beyond amazing!!
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CoyoteDuster wrote:
he was cool 10 years ago
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arny_morat wrote:
http://tresparedesyunanexo.blogspot.com/
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ElanesJahBless wrote:
Mirror of Venus!! <3
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gunia1990 wrote:
too many 0 - 10 time better. and no, I'm not kidding. I love Incyubus but new album is not my favourite
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benredefine wrote:
absolutely love it, 100times better than "If not now, when?" o.O are you kidding?
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gunia1990 wrote:
absolutely love it, 100times better than "If not now, when?"
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TheIndieHeart wrote:
<3
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