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Artist
Jonathan Davis
12+ albums
Nu MetalalternativemetalrockKorn
about
There are two individuals known by the name Jonathan Davis: one is the lead vocalist of the American band Korn, and the other is an award-winning voice actor and audiobook narrator. Jonathan Houseman Davis (born January 18, 1971) is an American musician best known as the lead vocalist for the nu metal band Korn. He was born and raised in Bakersfield, California, and lived there with his father and stepmother. In addition to his role as vocalist, Davis has also contributed to the band by playing instruments such as the bagpipes and guitar. He was the final member to join the group, having been approached by James Shaffer and Brian Welch after they saw him perform with his previous band, Sexart. Initially declining the invitation to join their band, Creep, Davis later accepted, which led to the formation of Korn. Korn released their self-titled debut album in 1994, which peaked at number 72 on the Billboard chart. The band has since released twelve studio albums, with the first seven achieving Platinum certification. Davis is the older half-brother of Mark Chavez, former vocalist of the bands Adema and Midnight Panic. Davis experienced health issues as a child, including severe asthma, which led to multiple hospitalizations. According to a 2004 interview, his condition has improved significantly over time. His interest in music began in childhood, inspired in part by the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" and artists such as Duran Duran and other New Romantic bands. Davis re
