Profile
Josh Homme
Rock Musician
Male
Born
May 17, 1973
Age
40
Hometown
Joshua Tree, Cali...
Genres
Stoner rock + Neo...
Instruments
Piano + Organ (Mu...
Performed With
Them Crooked Vult...
Record Label
Interscope Records
Other Names
Homme, Josh
Joshua Michael Homme III is an American rock musician, and record producer. He was the guitarist and a former member of the stoner rock band Kyuss, as well as the founding and only continuous member of the hard rock band Queens of the Stone Age, in which… Read More
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Timeline
Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Josh Homme.
CHILDHOOD
1973
Birth
Born on May 17, 1973.
TEENAGE

1987
14 Years Old
In 1987, when he was 14 years old, Homme formed a heavy metal band with school mates John Garcia and Brant Bjork in Palm Desert called Sons of Kyuss (originally known as Katzenjammer, and then as Sons of Kyuss, which was then shortened to Kyuss after the release of their eponymous EP).
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TWENTIES

1995
22 Years Old
When Kyuss split up in 1995, Homme joined the Screaming Trees as a rhythm guitarist, touring but not recording with the band.
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He founded Gamma Ray, a group more centered to his unique style and tastes, which later became Queens of the Stone Age in 1997. Queens of the Stone Age released their eponymous debut album in 1998.
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THIRTIES

2004
31 Years Old
During this time, Homme had a falling out with bassist and friend Nick Oliveri. Following the release of Songs for the Deaf, their relationship deteriorated until Homme fired Oliveri from the band in 2004.
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2008
35 Years Old
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However, in an October 2008 interview, he re-affirmed his commitment to the band saying, "This isn't a side project for me.
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Them Crooked Vultures released their debut album in 2009.
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A re-release of their debut album has been confirmed as well as a tour to follow it and the band have also been booked to play many late Summer 2010 festivals; the highlight being England's Reading and Leeds festivals.
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2011
38 Years Old
In August 2011 Homme appeared on an episode of Anthony Bourdain's "No Reservations" on the Travel Channel.
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In May 2012, it was revealed on Dean Delray’s comedy podcast "Let There Be Talk" that Homme will be making a guest appearance on the upcoming release from Nick Oliveri's project Mondo Generator called "Hell Comes To Your Heart".
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