Artist description "It's not about the fame and fortune. It's about the music..." GRANT YOUNG - 2001.......WHO THE F%$K IS GRANT YOUNG, ANYWAY? Name: Grant Young Sex: Yes, please. Birthplace: Lachine, Quebec Currently Reside: Toronto Eyes: Blue Hair: Blonde Astrological Sign: Aries Birthday: March 24,??(Age ain't nothing but a number. I refuse to be a number) (Age means nothing, dude! Once you are over 21 and legal who really cares, right? I have always hated how people use "age" as this "defining cliché" thing. If you are 16, you are like this, if you are 21, you are like this, if you are 30, you are like this, if you are 40, you are like this, if you are 55, you are like this, if you are 65, you are like this, etc, etc....I don't want to get caught up in all that crap... Lets just say I am wise beyond my years.... Favorite Color: Black, White and Red. I like solid and bold colours... I guess I am subconsciously promoting racial harmony. Can't we all just get along and live together in perfect "harmony"? (Musical reference...get it?) Ha, ha, ha.. Favorite Food: Quesadillas/Nachos/Pizza/Tacos/Rare Steaks/Wings... Favorite Drink: This machine is 100 %, alcohol fueled, baby! Favorite Bands: Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Van Halen, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, The Doors, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Hedges. (60's, 70's and 80's rock for the most part plus most blues and some jazz). Likes: Writing, Playing, Performing and Listening to Music, Cars, Guitars, Nighttime, Beaches, Women, Hockey, Baseball, Movies (Especially Action Adventures and Comedies), Motivational/Inspirational Books, Artwork, Drinking "Canadian Beer (5% or more), Pizza, Wings, Steaks... Dislikes: Elitist/better-than-you-attitudes, basketball, most rap music, (Music is about what you really believe in and NOT about how do I get the most attention. Mooks are lame), boy-bands, getting up early, mornings... Dream Date: Gillian Anderson, Heather Locklear, Jennifer Aniston, Britney Spears, Lea Thompson, Cheryl Ladd, Alyson Hannigan, Bridget Fonda, Donna Mills, Elizabeth Shue, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Kelly Packard, Lauren Holly, Shania Twain, Lori Loughlin, Martina Mcbride, Patty Loveless, Melissa Joan Hart, Rebecca De Mornay, Samantha Fox...Is this list long enough yet or do I need to keep going? AND if this is a DREAM date, can I have them all together on one big dream date? Hmmm...Dreams can be fun..... Favorite TV show: Seinfeld re-runs, Mad TV, Politically Incorrect, David Letterman, X-Files, Frontline, PBS, The Learning Channel, The Discovery Channel, WWF, (I have very diverse interests I guess). Best Facial Feature: Scar above my right eye..."Life is a contact sport baby!" Most Prized Possession: My guitars and cars. ("It's about freedom, baby, YEAH!!") Favorite Books: Motivational, Inspirational and Adventure stories. Also see my For Your Eyes Only section on www.grantyoung.com Favorite Celebrity: OK, I admit it, deep down my secret agenda is to be "Mr". Britney Spears... Favorite City: Las Vegas. All the lights, action, entertainment, gambling and booze, 24/7...Disneyland for adults. Welcome to Las Vegas (Lost Wages) OR, the future city of "Gongutaryn" on my own privately owned island in the South Pacific. Guitar picks will be the currency... Secret Other Life: Being porn star Buck Naked and performing in adult films with Sandy Beach and Sunny Daze... If You Won The Lottery: I would buy everyone in the world a monster doobie to toke on, put on some Pink Floyd and tell everyone to just slow down, chill out, and stop killing each other. Morning Person or Night Person: I am a late, late night person for sure! Occupation: Musician, Composer, Guitarist and Full-Time Dreamer... Goals In Life - Just one, small, minor goal, "To become the all Encompassing, Chancellor and Ruler of all Time, Space and Dimensions...and then get a nice pair of boots..." Favorite sayings: "Brother, can you spare a multi-million dollar recording contract with a Malibu Beach house and a Ferrari in the garage?" Nickname - "G". (Maybe this will be my alter-ego, rap name..."What's up G?" - Liquor and Skirts, Baby!) What you couldn't live without: A fast car, a loud guitar and naked women under the stars. Favorite Season: Winter and Summers. (I love the extremes in life, baby...) Favorite Movie: I like most all action and adventures that I see. People/Person you would most like to meet: Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Paul McCartney, Jimmy Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Frank Zappa, Steve Vai. (And, of course, all my dream dates. See above) Marital Status: Married the guitar at 12 and have lived happily ever after ever since... We currently have 2 beautiful children...Life is a Journey...Not a Destination and Access Denied.... More on the way... How Do You Escape From The Mundane Days: Write music, meditate and play guitar in front of a fireplaces or with candles. AND dreaming about a warm Jacuzzi with naked women, feeling a warm, summer-night, breeze outside of a beach house deck, in a tropical location, with warm water and a sandy, clean beach surrounding us...Oh Yeah, and some of those little, tropical drinks with those little umbrellas in 'em around... Personal Quirks: Play all the guitars, all the time... What Makes You Unique: "I really don't see many people doing what I do. I play rhythm guitar, lead guitar, sing, write all my own music, produce, engineer, record, mix, etc. Who else does this? Maybe Prince or Jimi Hendrix..." How long are you into this music thing for: This ain't no, "Make a few million bucks and then retire thang", like some musical phonies out there...(EG: Garth Brooks, Axl Rose, Celin Dion et all).... This is a John Lee Hooker, BB King, Muddy Waters, "'till death do us part thang!" A life without my guitar is like a life without oxygen..." Additional info: "Animal lover and tree hugger, baby!" Motto to live by: "It doesn't matter what other people say, it only matters what you believe." - Grant Young 2002..................OK, HERE IS THE SERIOUS BIO..................GRANT YOUNG is a Canadian singer/songwriter, based out of Toronto, who plays and writes guitar-rock music with modern-day lyrics. His music can be classified in the classic guitar-rock genre with roots in the styles of Led Zeppelin and Van Halen. He was born in Lachine, Quebec and grew up with one older brother in Mississauga, (The suburbs of Toronto), Ontario, Canada. "Ever since I was 8 years old, I have always had a passion, if not an obsession, for playing the guitar. Music has always come first for me ever since. I love to escape from this chaotic world and dive into a different realm of consciousness. I love that feeling. It's almost a spiritual state of mind where everything is at peace." Grant Young is a self-taught musician who did live in Hollywood, Ca. for a while and attended a performing arts school called Musicians Institute. "A music career has always been a huge struggle for me. (Nothing worthwhile ever comes easy!). I have always had to work blue-collar jobs by day and then try to write, play and practice by night. Anyone else who has had to live like this knows how tough and exhausting a lifestyle this can be, (but it can also be very rewarding in the end I think). I feel that music is a special language that we all can relate to. I also think that recorded music is a way of becoming immortal like Mozart, Bach or Hendrix. The body might die but your soul can and will live on, forever, in your written and recorded music." For more info goto The Official Grant Young Web Site at www.grantyoung.com.

Music Style Rock, Progressive Rock, Blues, Pop, Ballads, Acoustic and Instrumental songs.

Musical Influences Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Van Halen, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, The Doors, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, Jakob Dylan, Bryan Adams, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Hedges, The Who, AC/DC...

Similar Artists Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Steve Vai, AC/DC, The Who, Eric Clapton, Jakob Dylan and Bryan Adams.

Artist History Grant Young was born in Lachine, Quebec. His family moved to Mississauga, Ontario, (20 minutes west of Toronto, Canada), when he was around 5 years old. He began playing the guitar when he was around 8 years old. He begged his father to get him one for Christmas because he was tired of playing a tennis racket as a guitar! "For me, playing the guitar has been more than a passion. It's been more like an obsession!" Mostly a self-taught musician from books, jams, improvisation and TONS of listening, Grant has taught himself how to play the guitar, bass and drums. His first CD, "Life is a Journey...Not a Destination", showcases his talents. Grant did attend a performing arts school called MUSICIANS INSTITUTE in Hollywood CA. back in the 1990's to try and expand upon his knowledge of the instrument but has found that the school of hard knocks can teach you things you cannot learn in school. Grant's influences range from Classical to Rock to Jazz to Blues and even New Country but sites The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, Pink Floyd, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai as major influences. Grant played briefly with some unknown bands in the early 90's, (including TELLTALE and ULTRA WIRE), but these bands didn't stay together for more than a couple of rehearsals or a couple of weekend gigs. "Throughout my life, I've always searched to have a consistent band with people who would add their own "little flavour" to each song. Over the years though, I've found it harder and harder to find the right personalities and musicianship that I've been looking for. (Too many jammers and screamers and not enough "song" people)." Grant spent most of the 90's writing, playing, practicing, jamming and recording. "I used to be content just writing and playing music for myself (a singing bird does not ask if his song is pretty) but now, with the new technology of today, it is possible to release music without the help of a major record label so I want to get it out there for anyone who also likes this stuff. " Grant upgraded his home studio from a 4-track to an 8-track recording studio in January of 1999 to record his musical ideas on so he could show his ideas to other musicians and start a new band. After recording this stuff on his own Grant decided, "What the hell. Why not release it and just call it an independent release?" The official release of "Life Is A Journey...Not A Destination" was scheduled for the fall of 2000 and is now available. A new CD titled "Access Denied", with 9 new songs, will be released in March 2001. A tour with a new band will follow soon.

Group Members Like Prince or Lenny Kravitz, Grant likes to record all the instruments on his own first and then bring other members in for the live shows. He has a "complete" idea on what he wants on each song so to save a lot of headaches in trying to explain "what" he is looking for, it is easier to just DIY. "I tend to get bored easily, so I like to create a new band for every project to keep things interesting.At the moment, I am recording all of the bass, drums, guitars and vocals on my own first and then teaching others the music for the live performances."

Instruments Yes, they help....

Albums Life is a Journey...Not a Destination (Released in 2000), Access Denied (Released in 2001)

Press Reviews "Classic Guitar-Rock lives!!" - Guitar Rock Cafe Radio."His vocals remind me of Bryan Adams and Jakob Dylan." - Guitar, Basses and Drums...OH MY!! Radio.To call Grant a genius might be an understatement. His music doesn't cater to current trends, target audiences or marketing gimmicks. He plays from his heart and makes real music. Grant is a musical prodigy and on 'Life is a Journey...Not a Destination' he shows "THE" world "HIS" world. New Yorker E-Music Review Finally, after all these years of depressing, grunge music and boring riffs, someone is writing some songs about beer, women and partying with cool guitar riffs. Kirk Cobain... may he rest in peace. Long live Grant Young. - Emusic-Express "Grant Young's guitar compositions and band arrangements remind me of Van Halen and Led Zeppelin. Progressive Rock in a "Pop" style." - The Guitar Rock Cafe Radio."Grant is 'Da Man!" - Darshiva's MP3 Mix Radio."Great openings and great percussion. Grant's singing is reminicent of Nils Lofgren." - Don's Coffeehouse Radio."Great lyrics and catchy rhythms" - The Guitar Rock Cafe Radio."Cafe De Moira is a nice, mellow guitar instrumental." - Acoustic Radio."Cafe De Moira is like your moment of ZEN." - Flashback Radio."A very nice acoustic number." - Great Instrumental Guitar Radio."Nice instrumentals" - White Mouse Music Radio."Very nice!" - Acoustic Guitar Creations Radio. "Listen to Grant Young's six-string wonders along with others at Guitar Gods Cafe Radio" - VHradio.com. FLAWLESS FINGERS Ever since Grant was 12 years old, he knew what he was meant to do for the rest of his life. Play the guitar. Over the years he has evolved into an outstanding songwriter and musician. He still continues, to this day, with his lifelong, love affair with the guitar. Grant has spent countless hours practicing and learning other peoples music so that his writing would evolve into his own unique brand of music. Learning songs from The Beatles to Led Zeppelin to Van Halen has definitely helped Grant's songwriting craft. How does he classify his music? In response to all of the vocal bands of today taking the spotlight on radio and video, he likes to call his music "Underground Rock". His first 2 CD's, "Life is a Journey...Not a Destination" and "Access Denied", showcase his songwriting skills and musical talent. Grant is taking a huge risk by going down a road that only virtuosos like Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix dare to explore. He is singing all the songs while playing the only guitar in the band. (Including all solos!). His risk taking continues by performing guitar rock music in this time of pre-processed, manufactured, homogenized and choreographed, boy-band hysteria. He is actually a rare breed these days. A guy who writes his own music and plays his own instruments! Wow, what a novel concept. From his unique guitar licks to his cleaver song lyrics to some of his humourous song titles like "Baby, Your Cavity Needs Fillin'" and "Where's My Roadie", Grant Young shows us on his first 2 CD's that he is an extremely versatile songwriter. He is capable of writing many different styles of music. From the up tempo first track, "I'm Fallin' For You", on LIAJ...NAD to the soft, acoustic second track. "I Keep On Running Back To You", to the electric guitar solo, "Goin' Postal", to the blues song, "I've Got The Blues For You", to the flamenco instrumental, "The Spanish Sunset Express 101", we know that we are in for an unpredictable journey through the mind and experiences of Grant Young. Grant's struggle of day jobs to pay the bills and music at night is starting to pay off with these two new CD's of his. All of his time spent learning the craft of songwriting and his knowledge of playing all the instruments from guitar to bass to drums and percussion is only rivaled by his new knowledge of the recording process. The life long struggle is coming together. Grant writes from the heart about experiences from life to liquor to love. (The three big L's!) His songs are guitar-rock songs based on modern day lyrics with a guitar style reminiscent of Eddie Van Halen meets Jimmy Page with vocals in the style of a Bryan Adams or Jakob Dylan. A truely independent artist, (Grant has turned down offers from labels and in turn has created his own label Colossally Vivid Records.), Grant has taken charge of all aspects of his musical career. He has learned from artists like Frank Zappa and Steve Vai on how to guide a successful musical career from the ground up. With his second release in 2001, ("Access Denied"), Grant Young is emerging as a dominant artist of our times who is leading the way in underground rock music. "I think the fans expect an artist to stay true to themselves and staying as an independent helps me stay in my own head. I like that there isn't a major label pushing me to write TOP 40 hits all the time or be part of the next boy band craze. If I sell 1 CD or 1 million, I will be happy as long as I keep releasing what I like." Grant adds, "It has definitely not been easy as an independent artist. You really have to pay attention to the bottom line in all of your expenses. Personally and business wise. That is probably why it has taken me more than a few years to get here. It takes a lotta cash to get into the music game! But, As long as I have a car and guitar I feel freedom!!" As told to Blue Underwood Promotions

Additional Info (The RM after some of the songs means the REMASTERED versions)

Location Toronto, Ontario - Canada

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