Glenn Danzig

Glenn Danzig
Danzig performing at Wacken Open Air 2018
Danzig performing at Wacken Open Air 2018
Background information
Birth nameGlenn Allen Anzalone
Born (1955-06-23) June 23, 1955 (age 69)
Lodi, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
  • record producer
  • film director
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • drums
  • keyboards
  • bass
Years active1977–present
Labels
Member of
Formerly ofSamhain
Websitedanzig-verotik.com

Glenn Allen Anzalone (born June 23, 1955),[1] better known by his stage name Glenn Danzig, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He is the founder of the rock bands Misfits, Samhain, and Danzig. He owns the Evilive record label as well as Verotik, an adult-oriented comic book publishing company.

Beginning in the mid-1970s, Danzig's musical career has encompassed a number of genres through the years, including punk rock and heavy metal, and incorporating influences from industrial, blues and classical music. He has also written songs for other musicians, most notably Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison.[2]

As a singer, Danzig is noted for his baritone voice and tenor vocal range; his style has been compared to those of Elvis Presley, Jim Morrison, and Howlin' Wolf.[3][4][5] Danzig has also cited Bill Medley as a vocal influence.[6] In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Glenn Danzig at number 199 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.[7]

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  2. ^ Cipollini, Christian. "Glenn Danzig – Horror Business". Penny Blood. Archived from the original on August 21, 2008. Retrieved December 28, 2013.
  3. ^ Craig Lee. "Horror-movie rock from Misfits". L.A. Times. April 15, 1982
  4. ^ Mike Gitter. "Live Metal". RIP Magazine. 1988
  5. ^ Mike G. "Interview with Danzig". Metal Maniacs. December 1999.
  6. ^ Zogbi, Mariana (Spring 1989). "Danzig on Thin Ice". Metal Mania. Archived from the original on September 26, 2010. Retrieved October 28, 2009.
  7. ^ "The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time". Rolling Stone. January 1, 2023. Archived from the original on January 12, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2023.