It doesn’t take a smack in the head to see why Buckcherry singer Josh Todd draws comparisons to Axl, Iggy and Tyler, but look past the obvious and you’ll also find he’s a HUGE fan of Slipknot, Prince and a long list of hip-hop artists.
As Buckcherry gets ready to open for Guns N’ Roses in Houston this Friday, Nov. 4 (ticket info here), I caught up with one of my favorite singers and asked him to narrow his diverse musical influences down to a single, all-time favorite album.
ASK: If you could only pick one album, what would it be and why?
JOSH TODD: Minor Threat, “Out of Step.” I remember taking this record home and there was a lyric page inside. I sat there in my room and listened to the record from top to bottom and read the lyrics.
I was
a defiant, aggressive kid who was always questioning authority and never went with the majority if it didn’t feel right. This record made me feel a part of something and that was the turning point for me.
2Fast2Die Says: Anyone still questioning Buckcherry’s punk cred? Didn’t think so. As for me, I must confess I know more about Minor Threat’s importance than I do about the band’s music (I was always more of a Ramones guy). Still, anyone who picks this shave-your-head, lace-up-your-steel-toes album as being THE must-have record on the face of the planet gets points for attitude and originality. Thanks for shaking things up, Josh.
[Josh Todd photo credit to Sharon and Buckcherry website]
NOTE: Buckcherry also plays Galveston, TX. this Saturday, Nov. 5 as headliners of the Lone Star Biker Rally. For ticket info, go here.
not too shocking. great choice!
Great record.
I think I’m in love….
Josh always stays true to his punk roots. I remember way back, when they first hit he was talking about how he comes from this hardcore punk background and I completely got it.
That Benz on the Sunset Strip didn’t look too punk.
Ha Ha!! Good memory, Bob. However, if you recall, that was tour manager Rick who driving the Benz