Lukas Rossi (born December 21, 1976) is a Canadian rock singer, songwriter, musician, and producer. He was the winner of the CBS Television reality series Rock Star: Supernova – a televised audition contest to become lead singer of the hard rock supergroupRock Star Supernova.
Biography
Rossi was raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He formed and fronted two bands; the first was Cleavage (1995–2005) with brothers Jon and Bill Jameson. The Toronto-based band won the "Best Canadian Unsigned Band" award at the 2000 NXNE Music Festival in Toronto.[1]
In 2004, Rossi entered into a publishing deal with EMI Music Canada.[2] After acquiring this deal, Rossi worked with producer Dave Tyson in Los Angeles and later recorded demos with producer Gavin Brown.[citation needed]
In 2005, Rossi partnered with guitarist Dominic Cifarelli and drummer Maxx Zinno along with his longtime friend, Jay Cianfrini, to form a band in Montreal called Rise Electric.[2]
Rossi and two of his colleagues, Mike Fox and Gavin Brown, were winners in the 2006 People's Voice International Songwriting Competition for their song, "Drive". It gained third place honors in the Top 40/Pop category and landed seventh place in the overall competition.[3]
In the years following Rock Star: Supernova, Rossi has continued to work as a solo artist, songwriter, musician, and producer. He released a new album "Autonomic" in December 2021 and a new single "Alien Is Me" February 2024.
Career
As of 2025, Rossi has released 21 solo albums and 33 singles spanning his career. Rossi is set to release a triple album in 2025.
Cleavage
Lukas formed and fronted Cleavage (1995–2005) with brothers Jon and Bill Jameson, as well as Grant Grebe during the band’s first years. The Toronto-based band won the "Best Canadian Unsigned Band" award at the 2000 NXNE Music Festival in Toronto.[1]
Rossi returned to Los Angeles to begin work on his own solo acoustic act. The Love and Lust EP was released in June 2007.[2] He toured across the U.S. and Canada during the summer, accompanied by keyboard player, Lou Dawson (Men Without Hats).
Stars Down
In 2008, Rossi debuted his next project Stars Down. The band consisted of Rossi (vocals, guitar), German Briseño of Vim Furor (bass, vocals), with occasional appearances by Lou Dawson (keyboards), and guitars and drums with various musicians.[4] The album was originally scheduled to be released in 2009 but Rossi has stated it may never see the light of day due to his own dissatisfaction with its quality. However, in 2011 Lukas released a flash drive that contained his back catalog, including the previously unreleased album "Mood Swings".
Switchblade Glory
On April 15, 2011, a debut album was released which features Rossi as lead vocals under the band named Switchblade Glory. The album was engineered and co-produced by Andy Johns. Producers are Gary Hoey and Steve Polin. Lyrics and melodies by Rossi. The band features Kenny Aronoff on drums, Steve Polin on guitar, and Josh Esther on bass. On February 26, 2021, Switchblade Glory released a new album titled "Human Toys".
The Halo Method
In 2012, Rossi teamed up with Evanescence co-founder/lead guitarist Ben Moody to form a new project called The Halo Method. In September 2012, the band released an introductory track, "Beauty is the Beast", for an online interview with Revolver Magazine and performed their debut show aboard the rock and roll cruise, Shiprocked, in November. In 2013, the band released a lyric video of "Toxic" and "Reset", an EP that features four songs: "Toxic", "Beauty Is The Beast", "Porcelain" and "Crutch". The EP was available as a free download at The Halo Method Soundcloud. Later in the year, the band appeared at Rock The River, a benefit festival for Angel on My Shoulder. Following their second appearance on Shiprocked (SR14) in late January 2014, The Examiner described the sound of the band: "The Halo Method rounded out the night on the main deck stage with their hard synth-fused rock show at top notch. The Halo Method features former members of Evanescence, and other well known projects, so these are not novice performers to the live stage. They produce hard rock energy with full emotion in one 'rocking fell swoop'. This band combines it all into one hell of a sound and show: elements of hard rock, goth, alternative metal, industrial, and pop with a great presence from a great band and the voice of Lukas Rossi." The band released a video for "The Last Astronaut" as performed aboard the ship.
Rock cover of "Hello" by Adele
In November 2015, Rossi released a rock cover of "Hello" by Adele which quickly amassed more than 1 million views upon its debut, and was extremely well received by critics, bloggers, radio, press and fans alike.[5]
King City
In 2016, Lukas Rossi joined forces with Neil Sanderson of Three Days Grace to form the duo known as King City. Their first single, Neurotic, was released on August 25, 2016.[6]
Stereo Satellite
Stereo Satellite was formed as a modern rock band with elements of many genres thrown in the mix as a result in each member's diverse musical influences. The band debuted on the 2018 Shiprocked Cruise and shortly after opened for Bon Jovi to a sold out crowd.[7]
Summertime solo album & ANDRO by Tommy Lee
In July 2020, Rossi released a music video for Summertime that features a litany of cameos as well as his family and friends showing how they are spending their summer.[8]
In October 2020, Rossi was featured on two songs on the album Andro by Tommy Lee, "You Dancy" and a cover of "When You Were Mine" by Prince. Lee also makes an appearance in Rossi's music video for Summertime.[9]
Autonomic solo album
Rossi released the album Autonomic on December 21, 2021.
Explosions album by Three Days Grace
</ref> On February 17, 2022, the band released a promotional single, titled "Neurotic", featuring Lukas Rossi.[10] It has amassed more than 25 million views since its debut.
Alien Is Me single
In January 2024, Rossi released a music video for Alien Is Me and the single was released February 2024.
Civil single
In March 2024, Rossi released a music video for Civil and the single is slated to be released May 2024.
Slow Burn single
In March 2024, Rossi released a music video for Slow Burn and the single is slated to be released May 2024.
Sorry Not Sorry single
In March 2024, Rossi released a music video for Sorry Not Sorry and the single is slated to be released May 2024.
Lovesick Drivebye single
In April 2024, Rossi released a music video for Lovesick Drivebye and the single was released April 2024.
Mr. Sad single
In July 2024, Rossi released a music video for Mr. Sad and the single was released July 2024.
