josh todd

Josh Todd grew up in Anaheim Hills and Lake Forest, California, graduating from Trabuco Hills High School in 1989. Prior to forming Buckcherry, he fronted the Hollywood glam rock band Slamhound, which was signed to Skydoor Records. In 1995, Todd met guitarist Keith Nelson, leading to the formation of Sparrow, later renamed Buckcherry. Todd became sober in 1995, a personal journey he has openly discussed. During the COVID pandemic, he pursued and obtained certification as a phlebotomist, demonstrating a commitment to personal development outside of his music career.

Buckcherry released their self-titled debut album in 1999, which featured the hit song “Lit Up.” This album was followed by “Time Bomb” in 2001. In 2003, Todd released a solo album titled “You Made Me” under the band name Josh Todd, distributed by DRT Entertainment in the US and JVCKenwood Victor Entertainment in Japan. After supporting this album with dates alongside Aerosmith and The Who, Todd reformed Buckcherry in 2005 with Keith Nelson and new members. Following Keith Nelson’s departure in 2017, Todd became the sole original member of Buckcherry, guiding the band through numerous album releases and tours.

Throughout his career, Todd has also ventured into acting, appearing in films such as “The New Guy” (2002) and “Eagle Eye” (2008), and television series like “The Shield” (2002) and “Bones” (2010). He has contributed vocally to other artists’ projects, including Mötley Crüe’s “Saints of Los Angeles” (2008) and Escape the Fate’s “This War Is Ours” (2008). Recognized for his vocal talent, Hit Parader ranked him among the Top 100 Heavy Metal Vocalists. His artistic endeavors extend beyond music, as evidenced by his work on a short film related to Buckcherry’s ‘Confessions’ album.