His grand-daughter is named after him. He said: "Our original guitar player, Jasin Todd, was married to Melody Van Zant [ Ronnie Van Zant 's daughter]. I always gravitated toward rhythm.. It was about this guy resigning himself to the fact hes going to be a junkie and live this seedy life of heroin addiction. When Shinedown started in the industry, their original guitar player, Jasin Todd, married Melody Van Zant, Ronnie Van Zants daughter. According to the police report, Todd admitted to taking Xanax earlier in the evening. Her mother, Judy Van Zant Jenness, has also played a significant role in her life. This songs a thank-you to the men and women that let us do what we do., Nov 26: Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff 1 on six other Billboard charts, including Top Album Sales, Rock, Hard Rock and Alternative Albums. 3,208 followers. Shinedown appearing Tuesday at The Depot in Salt Lake City also had a hit with an acoustic cover of the Lynyrd Skynyrd song Simple Man, a song that wasnt on the original version of Leave a Whisper.. The one thing with our music is its always been honest, things weve seen, things weve lived, things weve been through, Kerch said. But dont expect more covers on Shinedowns future records. When I was writing 'Leave A Whisper', Judy [ Van Zant, Ronnie 's. When I was writing 'Leave A Whisper', Judy [Van Zant, Ronnie's widow] put me up in her guesthouse, and our first show in front of an audience there to see us was at a club Judy and Melody owned. After we started touring, we played 'Simple Man' on a radio show in Boston. To do so, click the downward arrow on the top-right corner of the Facebook comment (the arrow is invisible until you roll over it) and select the appropriate action. He talks about what Brad Stewart, Jasin Todd and Barry Kerch all they brought to the album. Shinedowns original guitar player, Jasin Todd, is married to Ronnie Van Zants daughter, Melody, and Van Zants widow, Judy, owned Freebird Live, a bar in Jacksonville, Fla., which Kerch said was one of the first bars the band played in as Shinedown. It was a cry for help. After we started touring, we played 'Simple Man' on a radio show in Boston. He said: "Our original guitar player, Jasin Todd, was married to Melody Van Zant [Ronnie Van Zant's daughter]. The ominous tone is heightened by the chorus "Staring down the barrel of a .45." The song "Freebird" is now played as a musical tribute in Ronnie's memory. During a tour, the band was being interviewed at a radio station in Boston and as part of the radio stations format, musicians would perform acoustically. Its no surprise that Shinedowns inspiring message has brought it so much success as an international rock band. Jasin Todd is a guitarist and a member of the band Shinedown. I think Ive always known. BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. It was a band that never, ever saw the light of day. We didnt rehearse the song at all, really.. When asked how he feels after performing it, Kerch laughed and said, Im a little out of breath.. Vie personnelle. User comments or postings do not reflect the viewpoint of BLABBERMOUTH.NET and BLABBERMOUTH.NET does not endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of, any user comment. He did not. I lost 70 lbs and relearned how to eat and exercise, but then, after getting home, being domesticated was something I didnt know how to do. She was born in 1976. The theme of hanging on in the face of adversity is a recurring one for Shinedown, and it echoes throughout the video for "45." Suggestion credit: Hidden comments will still appear to the user and to the user's Facebook friends. Kerch said bass player Eric Bass, who produced the CD, was a producer when he joined the band and has a good track record of producing. Combien gagne t il d argent ? Heres how it works. When I was writing Leave A Whisper, Judy [Van Zant, Ronnie's widow] put me up in her guesthouse, and our first show in front of an audience there to see us was at a club Judy and Melody owned. Un article de Wikipdia, l'encyclopdie libre. I had a lot of fun. In The Air Tonight was the last song we recorded for those first two EPs. Kerch said he works to stay healthy in order to keep performing. Shinedown guitarist Jasin Todd is married to Melody Van Zant, the daughter of Ronnie Van Zant, the original lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd, who died in the 1977 plane crash that also. Because he is so brilliant on so many levels, I can measure my success by him, he said at the time. The rocker is engaged to Van Zant's daughter, Melody, and the two will marry in October. That explains why Skynyrd helped Todd and singer Brent Smith find musicians when they were working. July 12, 2022 2 Mins Read. If a new comment is published from a "banned" user or contains a blacklisted word, this comment will automatically have limited visibility (the "banned" user's comments will only be visible to the user and the user's Facebook friends). "Our original guitar player, Jasin Todd, was married to Melody Van Zant [Lynyrd Skynyrd singer Ronnie Van Zant's daughter]. Shinedown's Brent Smith Talks About Covering Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Simple Man", Track X Track - Brent Smith From Shinedown Goes Track By Track Through Every Song From Leave A Whisper. The way we did the song and how it happened was very organic. Its a part of the history of the band., Fly From The Inside was the very first song that went out on the radio and to the establishment. We dont apologize for it. ", SHINEDOWN also announced the addition of new bassist Eric Bass, who was described by Smith as "a fantastic musician and all-around great guy.". On June 29 2000, his grave was vandalized, this prompted his family to move his remains to an unknown location. I relapsed; it was bad. We had a cover of something else that we kind of tried to work up and it was just a train wreck. Watch: Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Plays First U.S. Show In Four Years, VIO-LENCE's SEAN KILLIAN Is Open To Recording New Music With Band's Revamped Lineup, NAPALM DEATH Frontman Breaks Ankle Onstage In Munich, Refuses To Cancel Tour Dates. Bath Youre blessed to have life and all these opportunities. Hidden comments will still appear to the user and to the user's Facebook friends. Sa fortune s lve 300 000 000,00 euros mensuels Where: The Depot, 13 N. 400 West, Salt Lake City, Tickets: $16 advance, $18 day of, available at Smiths Tix locations (800-888-TIXX, www.smithstix.com). "It's my favorite Lynyrd Skynyrd song," Smith said. He said he hopes the bands music lets listeners understand that they can come out on top, offering a sense of positivity that they can do it, too.. Brent Smith stated three years ago that his priority in life was his son. How and why did they cover Simple Man? "We felt the rest of the country might want to hear it," he said, "so me and Jason went to a studio in Orlando and recorded it acoustic. I might have lost the girl, but at the end of it all I'm still there. They lead separate lives away from the spotlight, with many of them having families of their own. Basically I wanted to show the struggle between someone contemplating [ending] their life and staying on earth, and how that struggle can absolutely turn people's lives upside-down.". Speaking to U.K.'s Rock Sound about the experience of "Simple Man" with LYNYRD SKYNYRD, Brent said: "It was extremely moving and a very special moment for me. Nick's an amazing guitarist and we've known him forever from our days on the road with SILVERTIDE (many of you were probably at those shows and remember him too). As an example, he said, he liked Prince but initially felt a reluctance to embrace his music. Brickyard Road is where Ronnie, his wife Judy, and his daughter Melody lived when he was killed on October 20,1977. It was the very first thing that people heard from Shinedown. Lover of all things music, especially blues and rock. Samuel Gaytan may be reached at 546-6175; sgaytan@elpasotimes.com; @samuelgaytan on Twitter. Stay up to date with in depth music reviews, exclusive interviews and widespread coverage of whats happening from your favourite music genre. He is a guitarist who was born in Lake City, Florida, United States. Nature, in particular the sea brings me great comfort. The comments reside on Facebook servers and are not stored on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. It was midnight when we did it and it was all one take: we filmed the video live. Roboto Was Doomed To Fail, When Neil Young Found A Way To Communicate His Son With Disabilities, Five Facts About Jakob Dylan And The Wallflowers, Meeting Eddie Van Halen Was Like Seeing The Matrix, Nuno Bettencourt Recalls, Ted Nugent Supports Mark Wahlberg Fighting Deviants Like RuPaul, Maroon 5 Singer Adam Levine Enjoys His Family Chaos After The Cheating Scandal, Neal Schon Reacts To Arnel Pineda Fans Accusations, Total Bullsh*t, Nikki Sixx Applauds Selena Gomez For Her Courage, Ted Nugent Believes Americans Should Be Ashamed Of Themselves, Paul Stanley Reveals Gene Simmons Real Character Beyond KISS Persona. As if that wasn't enough of a coincidence, Smith stayed at Ronnie Van Zant's wife Judy's guest house to finish the 'Leave A Whisper' album. According to FirstCoastNews.com, Todd was staggering in the middle of Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville shortly before 2:00 a.m. this past Wednesday (April 9) when an officer shined his vehicle's spotlight on Jasin. Being able to share my experiences while remaining true to my LGBTQ identity excites me. He can turn that switch on and take himself outside the band and ask what would make this best for the band., Kerch said when asked to take a lead role, Im happy to do it. With social media, everybody is so negative and throwing everything out there, he said. We want to do a huge hard rock record that has a lot of crossover potential, but also some of the most insanely intense and heavy material that this band has ever tried and see if we can pull it off.". We just felt like we couldn't wait any longer and had to let you all know." Jasin Todd est un guitariste qui est un ancien membre du groupe Shinedown. Why did they cover it? I had just read the book Junkie by William Burroughs and was inspired by that. I personally think its important to explore as much as you can as an artist and not place any limitations on yourself, he said. When I was writing 'Leave A Whisper', Judy [Van Zant, Ronnie's widow] put me up in her guesthouse, and our first show in front of an audience there to see us was at a club Judy and Melody owned. Smith and Bass both had children from previous relationships, and Myers has two children with his partner. That explains why Skynyrd helped Todd and singer Brent Smith find musicians when they were working on the demos for their debut album, which was recorded at Made in the Shade, a studio owned by Ronnie's widow, Judy Van Zant. It was a great night. Smith previously spoke about how SHINEDOWN's cover of "Simple Man" came about in an interview with Metal Hammer magazine. Join Facebook to connect with Melody Van-Zant and others you may know. View Melody Vanzant results including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. This is all I know. After thinking about it a bit, he said hed probably become a chef because he enjoys cooking. The album debuted in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200 chart and the official U.K. albums chart, and at No. Absolutely. User comments or postings do not reflect the viewpoint of BLABBERMOUTH.NET and BLABBERMOUTH.NET does not endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of, any user comment. San Diego Gay & Lesbian News (SDGLN) is the top-read news source for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community of San Diego. So things kind of come in a full circle., He continued, It meant a lot to me. Next year, Shinedown will celebrate twenty years of hard rock hit-making. The way that we did the song and how it happened was very organic. 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