Scott Lucas (musician)

Scott Lucas
Lucas in 2021
Lucas in 2021
Background information
Birth nameDavid Scott Lucas
Born (1970-05-10) May 10, 1970 (age 54)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
GenresAlternative rock, grunge, indie rock, punk rock
Occupation(s)Musician, guitarist, vocalist, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals, bass guitar, percussion, xylophone, synthesizer, organ
Years active1987–present
LabelsIsland (1995–1999), Palm Pictures (2001–2002), Thick (2003), Studio E (2004), Cleopatra (2005), Shout! Factory (2008), Slimstyle (2012)
Websitewww.localh.com

David Scott Lucas (born May 10, 1970) is an American musician, who is best known for being the guitarist, bassist, and lead vocalist for Local H, as well as the lead vocalist and guitarist of Scott Lucas and the Married Men.

Lucas co-founded Local H in Zion, Illinois, in 1987 with high school friends, bassist Matthew "Matt" Garcia and drummer Joe Daniels, along with lead guitarist John Sparkman. Sparkman left the band in 1991, and Garcia left in 1993, and Lucas added bass pickups to his guitar to compensate;[1] Daniels left the band in July 1999 and was replaced by Brian St. Clair, leaving Lucas as the only remaining original band member. Local H has released several albums, including a covers record in 2010.[2] Lucas is also a member of the electronic band The Prairie Cartel[3] and has released three albums through his solo project, Scott Lucas and the Married Men, which he founded in 2010.[4] He was also in a cover band called The Cold Space, featuring Randy Payne and Tom Szidon from Scott Lucas and the Married Men. He has also performed as a touring bassist for The Tossers, featuring members from Scott Lucas and the Married Men.

In February 2013, Lucas was attacked and robbed after playing a show in Russia. During the attack, Lucas lost his voice and sustained damage to his vocal cords. Lucas quickly regained his voice, but Local H was forced to cancel a string of concerts as a precaution as his vocal cords healed; Lucas has since returned to touring with Local H and Scott Lucas and the Married Men.[5][6]

  1. ^ "Local H | Biography, Albums, Streaming Links". AllMusic. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  2. ^ Padgett, Ray (October 13, 2010). "Local H Storm Through Grungy Pink Floyd Classic (Cover Me Premiere)". Cover Me. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  3. ^ "The Prairie Cartel unleash their debut full length "Where Did All My People Go"". MVRemix Rock. September 10, 2009. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  4. ^ Steffen, Amie (November 11, 2010). "Scott Lucas and the Married Men debut new sound". Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  5. ^ Cubarrubia, R. J. (March 25, 2013). "Local H Cancels Dates After Singer Was Attacked in Russia". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  6. ^ "Local H Frontman Talks Moscow Mugging". Fuse. Retrieved January 27, 2020.