Adam Gontier Biography
Adam Gontier (Adam Wade Gontier) is a Canadian songwriter, singer, and musician best known as the lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and main songwriter for ‘Saint Asonia, famously known as the former lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the Canadian rock band Three Days Grace. On January 9, 2013, he left Three Days Grace.
Adam Gontier Early Life
Gontier was raised in Markham, Ontario. Briefly, after his parents divorced, he moved back to the Peterborough area, where he first attended Adam Scott Collegiate and Vocational Institute. In 1992, he shifted to the Norwood area and attended Norwood District High School where he met and befriended Three Days Grace members Neil Sanderson and Brad Walst.
Adam Gontier Career
Collaborations and notable works
Outside of Three Days Grace, he has also written and collaborated with numerous writers, musicians, and bands. A number of his collaborations include Daughtry, Art of Dying, Before the Curtain, Ian Thornley, Max Martin, Shaun Morgan, Ben Burnley, and fellow musician and long-time friends Kevin Brown, Grainne Ryan, and Kim Brown. He has contributed to a number of other albums.
In 2007, he contributed vocals and musical arrangement on “I Don’t Care” on Apocalyptica’s album, Worlds Collide. Gontier was also featured on the track “Raining” by fellow Canadian band Art of Dying on their album Vices and Virtues. His cousin, Cale Gontier, is the bass player for the Art of Dying.
In 2006, he was a member of the rock supergroup Big Dirty Band along with Jeff Burrows, Ian Thornley, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Care Failure, covering “I Fought the Law”, as part of the Trailer Park Boys movie soundtrack. Three years later, he worked with Daughtry on their second studio album Leave This Town.
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In 2011, he created the record label, Sludge Factory Records, and has signed three acts, one of which is a fellow Peterborough band, Before the Curtain. On January 9, 2013, he resigned from Three Days, Grace. He departed as the band was about to embark on a co-headlining tour. Brother of bassist Brad Walst and Matt Walst from My Darkest Days became the new official singer. As of 2015, he is working with Staind guitarist Mike Mushok on a supergroup called Saint Asonia. The band released its self-titled, debut album on July 31, 2015.
Solo profession
He joined singer and songwriter Martin Sexton on the road during his 2012 “Fall Like Rain” tour, providing opening support as a solo artist. He joined Citizen Cope for a few shows as a solo act. In early March 2013, he publicly announced and launched his Adam Gontier Solo Live Tour. On May 11, 2013, he released an official acoustic version and video of the song “Give Me a Reason” from Transit of Venus.
Adam Gontier Age
Gontier was born on May 25, 1978, in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. He celebrates his birthday on May 25th every year.
Adam Gontier Family
He was born to Patricia Duffy, his mother, and Gordon Gontier, father. But his parents are currently divorced.
Adam Gontier Wife
He was previously married to Naomi Faith Brewer from 2004 to 2013. In 2015, he married Jeanie Marie Larsen, with whom he has been with ever since.
Adam Gontier Body Measurements
- Height:6ft 2in (188 cm)
- Weight:73 kg (161 lb)
- Shoe Size: 8.5 US
- Body Shape: Not Available
- Hair Colour: Light Brown
- Eyes Colour: Black
Adam Gontier Salary
According to our reliable sources, his annual salary is not yet revealed. However, this information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Adam Gontier Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $10 million which he has earned through his successful career as a songwriter, singer, and musician.
Adam Gontier Tattoos
He has a tattoo of a love letter that belongs to Three Days Grace frontman Adam Gontier. He has a tattoo of a photo of his wife’s previous Naomi on his arm. Underneath the tattoo of his ex-wife is a tribute to his late grandmother. His other tattoos include a few shout outs to his band, lyrics to the song ‘Never Too Late’ from their album ‘One-X’ with a solid black band. He also has the letters ‘GRACE’ tattooed on his right hand.
Adam Gontier Albums
with Three Days Grace:
- 2003: Three Days Grace
- 2006: One-X
- 2009: Life Starts Now
- 2012: Transit of Venus
with Saint Asonia:
- 2015: Saint Asonia
- 2019: Flawed Design
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