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Craigery Michael Owens is a musician from Davison, Michigan who currently resides in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He is best known as the former lead vocalist of Chiodos,as well as for his involvement in various side projects such as Cinematic Sunrise and Isles & Glaciers. He was part of The Sound of Animals Fighting and was given an offer to reprise his role in their third album, The Ocean and the Sun, but declined due to a full schedule.
Owens and Anthony Green were both featured for cover stories in Alternative Press in September 2008.[1][2]
Biography
Craigery Michael Owens was born when his mother was 17 years old. His parents would often fight and as a young boy, he would climb out of his bedroom window and listen to music in his mother's car. On July 20, 2008, Owens attempted to overdose on prescription Xanax in his Michigan home. The police report stated he had been severely depressed; ongoing criticism from fans had apparently brought him to his breaking point.
I woke up in the emergency room surrounded by my family and best friends, with an IV in my left arm, and hooked up to machines.[3]
The attempt was the result of a long struggle with bipolar disorder, and frequent anxiety attacks. Owens has stated that he has not suffered any permanent physical damage from the incident and can't wait to embark on his next tour with Chiodos. Craig had booked over 350 Chiodos shows before they were signed to Equal Vision.
On December 15, 2008, a new side project was revealed to be called Isles & Glaciers and includes Owens and Jonny Craig (ex-Dance Gavin Dance, Emarosa) providing vocals, Vic Fuentes (Pierce the Veil) on guitar and backing vocals, Nick Martin (Underminded, Cinematic Sunrise) on guitar, Matt Goddard (Chiodos) on bass, Brian Southall (The Receiving End of Sirens) on programming/guitar, and Mike Fuentes (Pierce the Veil) on drums/percussion.
Owens and Jonny Craig of Emarosa and Isles & Glaciers will be featured as guest vocalists on the debut album "Kingdoms" by rock band Broadway, which is set to release on July 7, 2009.[4]
Isles & Glaciers made their first live debut at the 2009 SXSW showcase show in Austin, Texas, which was presented by Alternative Press. At the show, the band announced that they have finished recording their debut EP and that it will be released sometime in the summer of 2009.[5]
Solo work
On May 4, 2009, on an acoustic/PodCast Alternative Press Magazine session with Mike Shea, Craig Owens revealed three facts about himself. He stated that he's a huge Detroit Pistons fan; his favorite player was Chauncey Billups (who has since been traded to the Denver Nuggets). Secondly, he stated that if he only had to watch three television shows for the rest of his life, they would be "Flight Of The Conchords", "The Office" and "Eastbound And Down".
Owen's new solo record will include a number of guests including Stephen Christian from Anberlin, Mark Farner from Grand Funk Railroad, Josh Epstein and Cassie Verass of The Silent Years, and Vince Moreno of Kid Brother Railroad.[6]
Owens announced the name of his new solo EP via Twitter, "Με την αγάπη" which is Greek for "with love" and is pronounced "mi agape" in English. On July 21, 2009 Craig Owens Announced on Twitter, he will be releasing the EP on September 15, 2009.
Craig Owens put up a new song on his myspace from his EP titled "Products of Poverty" on August 6, 2009.
Departure from Chiodos
On September 24, 2009, Chiodos announced that they parted ways with Craig. The band's statement reads as follows:
"To all of our friends, family, and fans: We would like to let you know that we have let Craig Owens go as the singer of Chiodos. This decision was a necessary one. Out of respect for all of the hard work that we have put in together for all of these years we will not be discussing the specific reasons that this needed to happen. We wish Craig well . We will absolutely be continuing on as a band and we will keep you informed as this next chapter unfolds. Chiodos fans are the best fans in the world and all we can ask of you, after everything you have already given us, is to share in our excitement for this next album. We promise you will not be disappointed............Brad, Jason, Pat, and Matt"[7]
Craig is currently recording with producer John Feldman[8] and is rumored to be collaborating with Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy.
Discography
References
External links
- ↑ Front Cover #1, Alternative Press #242 (September 2008).
- ↑ Front Cover #2, Alternative Press #242 (September 2008).
- ↑ [1] Craig Owens' Myspace blog, July 24, 2008.
- ↑ Broadway at Myspace.com
- ↑ Altpress.com February 23, 2009
- ↑ Indiestar.com Mainstream Killed The Indie Star
- ↑ http://www.altpress.com/news/7952.htm
- ↑ http://altpress.com/news/page_7.htm