Incubus' first two releases on the label, Enjoy Incubus and S.C.I.E.N.C.E.
Boyd has mentioned Patton as being an influence since he was an early teenager. Boyd's singing style in Incubus has often been compared to Mike Patton, vocalist of Faith No More and several other projects. īoyd's voice was part of what enticed Sony's Epic/ Immortal Records, along with the self-released album Fungus Amongus. He occasionally plays guitar during live performances and is known for bringing unusual instruments into his songs, such as the didgeridoo and djembe. Incubus īoyd designed concert fliers that advertised Incubus' early performances.
In an interview, Brandon explained that he had "yet to stumble across his best work" because he lacked the ability to read music. Other notable family members include his younger brother, Jason Boyd, the former lead singer of the band Audiovent, his cousin Berto Boyd, an accomplished Flamenco guitarist and composer, as well as cousin Sam Boyd, a professional motocross rider. His parents, Priscilla "Dolly" Wiseman and Charles Boyd, both of whom had experience in entertainment, with his father being a former Marlboro Man, had nurtured his artistic side since he was a child. Brandon grew up in Calabasas, California with Ricky Taylor who inspired him to write music. In addition to his work with Incubus, Boyd has released two solo albums - The Wild Trapeze (2010) and Echoes & Cocoons (2022) - and has collaborated with producer Brenden O'Brien under the name Sons of the Sea.īoyd graduated from Calabasas High School in 1994 and attended Moorpark College for two years before committing to Incubus.
He is best known as the lead vocalist of the American rock band Incubus, with whom he has recorded eight studio albums. Brandon Charles Boyd (born February 15, 1976) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, author and visual artist.
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