Josh Homme

Josh Homme
Homme performing in 2023
Born
Joshua Michael Homme

(1973-05-17) May 17, 1973 (age 51)
Other names
  • Baby Duck
  • Carlo Von Sexron
  • J.Ho
  • Töôrnst Hülpft
  • Ginger Elvis
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active1985–present
Spouse
(m. 2005; sep. 2019)
Children3
Musical career
OriginPalm Desert, California, U.S.
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • bass
  • keyboards
  • drums
DiscographyJosh Homme discography
Labels
Member of
Formerly of
Websiteqotsa.com

Joshua Michael Homme (/ˈhɒmi/ HOM-ee;[1] born May 17, 1973) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He is best known as the founder and only continuous member of the rock band Queens of the Stone Age, which he formed in 1996. Homme is the band's primary songwriter and mainly sings lead vocals and plays guitar. He also plays drums in the rock band Eagles of Death Metal, which he co-founded in 1998.

Homme began his career as the co-founder and guitarist of the rock band Kyuss, with whom he performed from 1987 to 1995. He then served as a touring guitarist for the rock band Screaming Trees from 1996 to 1998, leaving to start Queens of the Stone Age. He has also overseen a musical improv project with other musicians (mostly from the Palm Desert Scene) known as The Desert Sessions since 1997. He formed the supergroup Them Crooked Vultures alongside Dave Grohl and John Paul Jones in 2009, releasing their eponymous debut album later that year. In 2016, he produced, co-wrote, and performed on the Iggy Pop album Post Pop Depression. He has also been involved with acts such as Royal Blood, Foo Fighters, Run the Jewels, and Arctic Monkeys.[2]

  1. ^ Listen Josh Homme pronounces his name, 647k OGG file, taken from an interview with KBZT radio station, May 19, 2005
  2. ^ Marshall, Julian (June 24, 2013). "Arctic Monkeys: AM features QOTSA's Josh Homme". BBC News. Retrieved August 26, 2024.