Singer and musician Josh Homme turns 51 today
One of the most signficant figures in the Alternative rock scene over the last 30 years, Homme helped pioneer the desert rock sound, characterized by heavy, riff-laden guitar work and hypnotic rhythms
Singer and musician Josh Homme turns 51 today
Josh Homme was born on May 17, 1973, in Joshua Tree, California. In the early 1990s when he co-founded the stoner rock band Kyuss and as the band’s guitarist and occasional vocalist, he helped pioneer the desert rock sound, characterized by heavy, riff-laden guitar work and hypnotic rhythms. Kyuss achieved cult status with albums like “Blues for the Red Sun” and “Welcome to Sky Valley,” earning Homme widespread recognition for his guitar wizardry and songwriting prowess.
Following the dissolution of Kyuss, Homme embarked on a new musical venture, forming the band Queens of the Stone Age in 1996. With Homme at the helm as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter, Queens of the Stone Age became synonymous with a unique blend of hard rock, alternative, and desert rock influences. The band achieved critical and commercial success with albums like “Rated R,” “Songs for the Deaf,” and “…Like Clockwork,” solidifying their status as one of the most innovative and influential rock acts of the 21st century.
In addition to his work with Queens of the Stone Age, Homme has lent his talents to various side projects and collaborations over the years. He formed the supergroup Them Crooked Vultures with Dave Grohl and John Paul Jones, releasing a self-titled album in 2009 that garnered widespread acclaim and also co-founded the band Eagles of Death Metal. Homme has also collaborated with artists such as The Screaming Trees, Iggy Pop, Arctic Monkeys, and on Mark Lanegan’s solo projects, showcasing his versatility as a musician and producer.
Some of Homme’s most memorable songs with Queens of the Stone Age include “No One Knows,” “Go With the Flow,” and “Make It Wit Chu,” each exemplifying his knack for crafting infectious melodies and dynamic arrangements. Today he turns 51.
Look back at the 2002 music video for “No One Knows” by the Queens of the Stone Age, one of the band’s most memorable songs
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