Glenn Danzig
Influential American singer-songwriter
Born
June 23rd, 1955
70 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American singer-songwriter and producer, this individual founded the punk rock band Misfits in 1977, which gained a cult following for its horror-themed lyrics and imagery. After the dissolution of the Misfits, formed Samhain, further evolving the music style into a heavier sound. Later launched a successful solo career, known for hits such as 'Mother' from the 1990 album 'Danzig'. Also ventured into other creative fields, including comic book creation and producing music for films.
Founded the Misfits, influential punk band
Hit song 'Mother' from the album 'Danzig'
Created and produced comic book series
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