John Grant

Quick Facts

Full Name	John Grant
Occupation	Rock Singer
Date Of Birth	Jul 25, 1968(1968-07-25)
Age	56
Birthplace	Buchanan, MI
Country	United States
Birth City	Michigan
Horoscope	Leo

John Grant Biography

John Grant is one of the most popular and richest Rock Singer who was born on July 25, 1968 in Buchanan, MI, Michigan, United States. Singer and pianist who originally came to fame as the frontman of the alternative rock band The Czars. He later embarked on a hugely successful solo career, releasing albums like 2013’s Pale Green Ghosts, which earned him a Q Award nomination for Best Solo Artist and was named Rough Trade’s Album of the Year.

His song “Queen of Denmark” was covered by Sinead O’Connor on her 2012 album How About I Be Me (And You Be You)?

Grant was born in Buchanan, Michigan, but later raised in Parker, Colorado by his engineer father and housewife mother. He was brought up in an orthodox Methodist household, at odds with his emerging sexuality. At high school he was, on occasion, bullied both physically and emotionally by his fellow pupils. Grant now sings openly, often with caustic candour, about the landmark experiences that have pained and shaped his complex life to date; it took Grant until his mid-twenties to feel comfortable with his sexuality, having been raised in an environment where it was “clear that those people were going to hell”. Grant moved to Germany in 1988 to continue his study of languages and is fluent in German, Russian and Spanish, as well as Icelandic, the language of his newly adopted home. Bands he listened to at that time were “Ministry, Skinny Puppy, poppy stuff like Scritti Politti and Siouxsie and the Banshees and the Cocteau Twins”.

After some years in Germany studying and working Grant returned to the US in

1994. Along with Chris Pearson, Andy Moneley, Jeff Linsenmaier and Roger Green he formed the alternative, Denver-based rock band The Czars. They enjoyed critical success, releasing six studio albums, but commercial recognition proved elusive. These were troubling years for Grant as he battled with drug and alcohol addictions. On top of this he struggled with severe anxiety, a condition that has stalked him throughout his adult life. While still with The Czars, Grant, who had always been a huge fan of the Cocteau Twins, met with Simon Raymonde. Raymonde had recently started the record label Bella Union and although not particularly looking for new acts at that time he sensed the potential. He agreed to produce two Czars albums. Unfortunately the alcohol and substance abuse continued for Grant and after releasing Sorry I Made You Cry in 2004 the band split. Following the demise of the band, Grant moved to New York and “returned to mainstream society”, as he put it at the time. He worked for a while as a waiter before taking up work as a medical interpreter for Russian in a city hospital. He felt compelled to continue writing music during this time. It was also during this time that Grant began the process of confronting the addictions that had been so destructive during his time with the Czars. Best Of was released in December 2014 on the Bella Union label.

He is openly gay and has been in a relationship with an Icelandic graphic designer.

John Grant Net Worth

John Grant is one of the richest Rock Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Grant 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was born in Buchanan, Michigan and grew up in Parker, Colorado. He formed The Czars with Chris Pearson in 1994.

He publicly announced his HIV-positive status at a concert with Hercules and Love Affair in 2012.

John Grant (born July 25, 1968) is an American singer-songwriter and former member of the Denver-based alternative rock band the Czars. After recording six studio albums with the Czars, he embarked on a solo career in 2010.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

John Grant height 6 feet 3 inches John weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is John Grant Dating?

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In 2013 Grant put his linguistic skills to effect by translating Ásgeir Trausti’s album Dýrð í dauðaþögn. The English version titled In the Silence was released in October of that year. In 2014 he co-wrote “No Prejudice”, the Icelandic entry for the Eurovision Song Contest performed by Pollapönk.

Facts & Trivia

John Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. John Grant celebrates birthday on July 25 of every year.

Having toured with Elbow in the US in 2014, Grant teamed up with Guy Garvey to record a duet version of Elbow’s “Kindling (Fickle Flame)”, which was released in September 2017. Grant was a guest vocalist on The Great Distraction, an album by Leeds-based art–electro rock quintet Vessels. The single “Erase the Tapes” featuring Grant was released in September 2017.

How many languages can John Grant speak?

Languages mean a lot to Grant. The 47-year-old speaks fluent German, Spanish and Russian, can get by in French and Swedish , and as he has lived in Reykjavik for almost four years, he’s becoming adept at Icelandic.

What genre is John Grant?

Alternative/Indie

Who Is Hugh Grant's brother?

James Grant

Why does Richard E Grant wear three watches?

Grant is a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and Eswatini (formerly Swaziland). He used to wear a watch on each wrist, one given to him by his dying father , permanently set on Swaziland time.

What has Joan Washington died from?

September 2, 2021