List of Fozzy band members explained

Fozzy is an American heavy metal band from San Antonio, Texas. Formed in 1999, the group was originally a cover band known as Fozzy Osbourne, which was soon shortened to simply Fozzy.[1] The band's original lineup included lead vocalist Chris Jericho (under the alias Moongoose McQueen) and four members of rap metal group Stuck Mojo: guitarists Rich Ward (under the alias Duke LaRüe) and Ryan Mallam (under the alias The Kidd), bassist Dan Dryden (under the alias Shawn "Sports" Popp), and drummer Frank Fontsere (under the alias KK LaFlame). The band released its self-titled debut album in 2000, which featured covers of various heavy metal songs.[2] In November 2001, Dryden left Fozzy and Stuck Mojo, with Keith Watson (under the alias Claude "Watty" Watson) taking his place.[3] [4]

The group followed up Fozzy with Happenstance in 2002, which included five original songs alongside six covers.[5] During the album's promotional tour, Billy Grey replaced Hallam at several shows, as the regular guitarist pursued a career as a lawyer.[6] [7] By late 2003, Watson had been replaced by Sean Delson and the band had dropped its alter egos and fake backstory.[8] [9] Fozzy's next album, All That Remains, was the last to feature Mallam, who left the band permanently in August 2004.[10] He was replaced later in the year by Mike Martin.[11] [12] The following September, Fontsere also left Fozzy and Stuck Mojo, with Eric Sanders taking his place immediately.[13] By the time the band's fourth studio album Chasing the Grail was announced in March 2009, however, the lineup included Fontsere again.[14]

In February 2010, it was reported that Martin had left Fozzy, which he claimed happened in August 2009 due to "a personal falling out between me and one of the band members over business matters".[15] The guitarist was replaced by the returning Billy Grey, now an official member of the band.[16] Delson left after the subsequent promotional touring cycle due to musical differences, with Paul Di Leo taking his place in September 2011.[17] Di Leo performed on 2012's Sin and Bones and 2014's Do You Wanna Start a War, but was replaced in September 2014 by Loaded bassist Jeff Rouse.[18] Rouse was later replaced by Randy Drake,[19] before Di Leo returned in early 2017 to record Judas.[20] In September 2018, a Fozzy tour was announced which listed Drake returning as the band's touring bassist.[21] Drake would, once again, leave the band in 2020.[22] He would be replaced by P. J. Farley of Trixter.

Members

Current

ImageName Years activeInstrumentsRelease contributions
Chris Jericho
1999–presentlead vocalsall Fozzy releases to date
Rich Ward
1999–present
Billy Grey
P. J. Farleynone to date
Grant Brooksnone

Former

ImageName Years activeInstrumentsRelease contributions
Frank "Bud" Fontsere
all Fozzy releases to Boombox (2022)
Ryan Mallam
1999–2004rhythm guitar
Dan Dryden
1999–2001Fozzy (2000)
Keith Watson
2001–2003Happenstance (2002)
Sean Delson2003–2011bassall Fozzy releases from All That Remains (2005) to Chasing the Grail (2010)
Mike Martin2004–2010rhythm guitar
Eric Sanders2005–2009drumsnone
Paul Di Leo
Jeff Rouse2014–2015none
Randy DrakeBoombox (2022)

Touring

ImageName Years activeInstrumentsDetails
Mike "Happy" Schneider2001rhythm guitarSchneider, a member of Sick Speed, performed with Fozzy during the band's early shows.
Andy Sneap
2002–2004Sneap performed with Fozzy on and off as a touring guitarist between 2002 and 2004.[23] [24]

Lineups

PeriodMembersReleases
1999 – November 2001
  • Chris Jericho – lead vocals
  • Rich Ward – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Frank Fontsere – drums, backing vocals
  • Ryan Mallam – rhythm guitar
  • Dan Dryden – bass, backing vocals
November 2001 – late 2003
  • Chris Jericho – lead vocals
  • Rich Ward – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Frank Fontsere – drums, backing vocals
  • Ryan Mallam – rhythm guitar
  • Keith Watson – bass, backing vocals
Late 2003 – August 2004
  • Chris Jericho – lead vocals
  • Rich Ward – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Frank Fontsere – drums, backing vocals
  • Ryan Mallam – rhythm guitar
  • Sean Delson – bass
November 2004 – September 2005
  • Chris Jericho – lead vocals
  • Rich Ward – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Frank Fontsere – drums, backing vocals
  • Sean Delson – bass
  • Mike Martin – rhythm guitar
September 2005 – March 2009
  • Chris Jericho – lead vocals
  • Rich Ward – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Sean Delson – bass
  • Mike Martin – rhythm guitar
  • Eric Sanders – drums
March 2009 – February 2010
  • Chris Jericho – lead vocals
  • Rich Ward – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Sean Delson – bass
  • Mike Martin – rhythm guitar
  • Frank Fontsere – drums, backing vocals
February 2010 – September 2011
  • Chris Jericho – lead vocals
  • Rich Ward – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Sean Delson – bass
  • Frank Fontsere – drums, backing vocals
  • Billy Grey – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
September 2011 – September 2014
  • Chris Jericho – lead vocals
  • Rich Ward – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Frank Fontsere – drums, backing vocals
  • Billy Grey – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Paul Di Leo – bass, backing vocals
September 2014 – 2015
  • Chris Jericho – lead vocals
  • Rich Ward – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Frank Fontsere – drums, backing vocals
  • Billy Grey – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Jeff Rouse – bass, backing vocals
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2015 – March 2017
  • Chris Jericho – lead vocals
  • Rich Ward – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Frank Fontsere – drums, backing vocals
  • Billy Grey – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Randy Drake – bass, backing vocals
March 2017 – September 2018
  • Chris Jericho – lead vocals
  • Rich Ward – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Frank Fontsere – drums, backing vocals
  • Billy Grey – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Paul Di Leo – bass, backing vocals
September 2018 – January 2022
  • Chris Jericho – lead vocals
  • Rich Ward – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Frank Fontsere – drums, backing vocals
  • Billy Grey – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Randy Drake – bass, backing vocals
January 2022 – present
  • Chris Jericho – lead vocals
  • Rich Ward – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Billy Grey – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • P.J. Farley – bass, backing vocals
  • Grant Brooks – drums
none to date

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Captain SIB's Musical Discoveries 2nd Edition - Fozzy . Fraser . Iain . . July 26, 2011 . February 13, 2019 .
  2. Web site: Fozzy - Fozzy: Songs, Reviews, Credits . Huey . Steve . . February 13, 2019 .
  3. News: Archive News Nov 07, 2001 . . November 7, 2001 . February 13, 2019 .
  4. News: Archive News Nov 13, 2001 . . November 13, 2001 . February 13, 2019 .
  5. Web site: Happenstance - Fozzy: Songs, Reviews, Credits . Torreano . Bradley . . February 13, 2019 .
  6. Web site: The Fozzy Biography . Jericho . Chris . Chris Jericho . . https://web.archive.org/web/20051217205943/http://www.fozzyrock.com/bio.htm . December 17, 2005 . February 13, 2019 .
  7. Web site: Fozzy: The Billy Grey Files . The Jig Is Up . September 22, 2017 . February 13, 2019 .
  8. News: Fozzy Guitarist To Perform New Material Live In Georgia . . December 18, 2003 . February 13, 2019 .
  9. Web site: Interview: Sean Delson (Fozzy) . The Mayfair Mall Zine . October 12, 2010 . February 13, 2019 .
  10. News: Fozzy Part Ways With Guitarist . . August 17, 2004 . February 13, 2019 .
  11. News: Rich Ward - A Special Place In Hell . . November 25, 2004 . February 13, 2019 .
  12. Web site: Interview: Mike Martin (ex-Fozzy/Stuck Mojo) . Adkins . Barry . Target Audience Magazine . April 19, 2015 . February 13, 2019 .
  13. News: Fozzy/Stuck Mojo Part Ways With Longtime Drummer, Announce Replacement . . September 22, 2005 . February 13, 2019 .
  14. News: Fozzy Signs Worldwide Deal With Australia's Riot! Entertainment . . March 4, 2009 . February 13, 2019 .
  15. News: Ex-Fozzy Guitarist Isn't Bitter, Looking to the Future . Sciaretto . Amy . . February 18, 2010 . February 13, 2019 .
  16. Web site: Sit Down Series: Billy Grey of Fozzy . Obert . Alex . Journey of a Frontman . September 16, 2013 . February 13, 2019 .
  17. News: Fozzy Parts Ways With Bassist, Announces Replacement . . September 9, 2011 . February 13, 2019 .
  18. News: Fozzy Taps Duff McKagan's Loaded Bassist Jeff Rouse . . September 30, 2014 . February 13, 2019 .
  19. News: Fozzy Inks New Deal With Century Media, New Album Expected In 2017 . . October 20, 2016 . February 13, 2019 .
  20. News: Fozzy Rejoined By Bassist Paul Di Leo . . March 18, 2017 . February 13, 2019 .
  21. News: Fozzy Announces Canadian Tour Dates . . September 7, 2018 . February 13, 2019 .
  22. News: Randy Drake Instagram post . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CIENfZ-BxHm . 2021-12-26 . registration. . November 26, 2020 . July 6, 2021 .
  23. News: Producer Andy Sneap Lands Guitarist Gig With Fozzy . . January 16, 2002 . February 13, 2019 .
  24. News: Fozzy: New Live Photos Posted Online . . April 25, 2003 . February 13, 2019 .