Lukas Rossi
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Lukas Rossi, (born December 21, 1976), is a Canadian singer, and winner of the the tv show contest Rock Star: Supernova.
Rossi was chosen over Magni Asgeirsson of Iceland (4th), Toby Rand of Australia (3rd), and finally Dilana Robichaux of Houston, Texas (2nd) in the finale on CBS' Rock Star: Supernova on September 13, 2006, to claim the crown and role of lead singer of Rock Star Supernova.
Rossi trained at the Royans School For the Musical Performing Arts (whose voice-students include Raine Maida from Our Lady Peace) and has recorded, written, produced and played with his own band Cleavage, as well as co-written, sung and played with various Canadian bands, including I Mother Earth, The Tea Party, Edwin and Big Wreck, as well as American band Papa Roach. He also worked with producer and Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson, after winning the 'Best Canadian Unsigned Band' award at the 2000 NXNE Music Festival in Toronto with his band Cleavage. On May 29 2001 Cleavage's 6-song debut CD, self-titled Cleavage, was released.
After acquiring a publishing deal with EMI Music Canada in 2004, Rossi worked and wrote with producer Dave Tyson (Alannah Myles & Amanda Marshall) in Los Angeles. After that, he recorded demos with producer Gavin Brown (Billy Talent, Three Days Grace), leading to the formation of the band Rise Electric.
Rossi also contributes vocal work for television and radio, singing on national ad campaigns (including McDonald's) and even animated cartoons during which he sings the intro song to the shows Rescue Heroes and Beyblade.
Rock Star Supernova had released their debut album on November 21st, 2006.
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[edit] Personal life
Lukas is single and publicly states that he is single[1] [2] despite rumors of being romantically linked to actress Regina Russell, Fiona Falkiner, star of The Biggest Loser - Australia, and ex-porn star Kendra Jade.
[edit] Trivia
- Shares the same birthday as fellow Rockstar: Supernova rocker Toby Rand, although Rossi is a year older.
- Like fellow rocker Toby Rand, Rossi is left handed. Although, left handed, Rossi can play guitar with either his left or right hand.[3]
- His favorite concert he ever attended was a Tool concert. He admits, though, that he is not a fan of going to concerts and doesn't like doing covers or being too influenced by other artists. He, instead, prefers to be completely separate and original so that no other artist's work seeps into his music. [4]
- When asked whether he liked Metallica, he claimed he once made love to a Metallica song.[citation needed]
- Before going on Rock Star: Supernova, Rossi says he was "broke as a joke," but turned down the initial audition as he thought the show was for Van Halen. When he found out who it really was, he agreed to audition. His friend Barbara Sedun paid for his plane ticket to Vancouver (as he missed the auditions in Toronto) and was later reimbursed by EMI music.
- Father's name is Sergio Rossi. His father lost his eyesight while Rossi was on the show and Lukas dedicated his cover of "Fix You" to his father.
- According to Rossi in one of his interviews on Rock Star : Supernova, he had previously worked at a Hooters cooking chicken.[citation needed]
- Rossi also claimed while on the show to have a love for beer.[citation needed]
- Caused controversy when he kissed bandmate Tommy Lee.
- He wrote the song "Headspin" for and about his mother. [5]
- Considers himself a Christian, though he doesn't regularly attend church.[6]
- Cites Jeff Buckley as a major musical influence, and performed a song at an Ottawa concert on November 25th, 2006 dedicated to Buckley.
- Has over 60 songs credited to him [7]
- Is quoted in the book, "Intelligent Fear: How to Make Fear work for You" by Michael Clarkson on page 132 talking about his emotional drive.[8]
[edit] References
- ^ Lukas Rossi interview, Feb 2007 issue of VEGAS ROCKS
- ^ stuff.co.nz interview with Tommy Lee & Lukas Rossi March 18, 2007
- ^ Tall Poppy Interview from Torontoist.com
- ^ Rock Star : Supernova Week Eight Reality Episode August 14th, 2006
- ^ Rock Star : Supernova Week Ten Performance and Elimination Episodes August 30th and 31st, 2006
- ^ Interview with Jacquie Brown on Campbell Live November 13th, 2006
- ^ CMRRA - Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency
- ^ Clarkson, Michael (2003). Intelligent Fear: How to Make Fear Work for You. Marlowe & Company (February 2003), 132. ISBN 1569244898.
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