Who is Greta Van Fleet Vocalist Josh M. Kiszka?
Joshua Michael Kiszka is the lead vocalist of the famous American rock band Greta Van Fleet. He is the vocalist and founder of Greta Van Fleet, hailing from Michigan. He is also called Josh Kiszka.
Josh founded the classical rock band alongside Jake Kiszka, his twin brother and his other sibling, Samuel Kiszka. They formed the band in 2012. In 2013, Kylie Hauck joined Greta Van Fleet as a drummer. While Jake Kiszka is the guitarist, Samuel Kiszka plays bass. Kylie Hauck left their band in 2013, and drummer Daniel Wagner replaced his place.
Full Name | Joshua Michael Kiszka |
Profession | Vocalist |
Popular For | Vocalist in Greta Van Fleet |
Birthday and Zodiac
Age (As of 2023) | 27 years old |
Date of Birth | April 23, 1996 |
Zodiac sign | Taurus |
Birth Place | Frankenmuth, Michigan |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | Polish |
Education
School/University | N/A |
Physical Stats
Height | 5 feet 3 inches |
Eye Color | Brown |
Weight | N/A |
Body Measurement | N/A |
Net Worth
Estimated Net Worth | $1 million (approximately) |
Family and Relationship
Father | N/A |
Mother | Karen Kiszka |
Girlfriend | N/A |
Children | N/A |
Siblings | Jake Kiszka, Samuel Kiszka, Veronica Kiszka (Ronnie) |
Social Media
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Age, Birthday, Family, Childhood, & Bisexual Rumors
Josh Kiszka is 27 years old and has a twin brother named Jake Kiszka. His birth date is April 23, 1996. He has a younger brother named Samuel Kiszka and a sister named Veronica “Ronnie” Kiszka. He was born in Frankenmuth, Michigan, and he grew up there. Joshua Michael Kiszka went to Frankenmuth High School. He is five feet, three inches tall and has brown, curly hair and eyes. The singer has a slim body type. He likes meditating for peace of mind and body.
Some sources mention that Josh’s father was a chemist, while others say he was a multi-instrumentalist and musician. His mother’s name is Karen Kiszka. From their childhood, the Kiszka siblings loved music, films and literature. On family skiing trips, they grabbed musical instruments and played together. Kiszka also likes to write, direct, shoot and edit the music videos for the band.
He reveals no information on his relationship anywhere. There was a rumour about him being bisexual, but it was just a rumour. The singer is straight and does not like discussing his relationship and personal life at the forefront.
Josh Greta Van Fleet Band
Classical rock music is an inspiration for the musical style of Josh Kiszka and the band. Musicians like John Lee Hooker, Joe Cocker, John Denver, Eric Clapton and Keith Richards are his favourites. The group is often admired and, at the same time, criticized for their resemblance with the classic rock band Led Zeppelin. Also, fans compare the singing style of Josh and Robert Plant, given that Led Zeppelin is one of their inspirations. The singer Robert Plant commended Josh’s band as a talented and emerging band in the current music scene.
Greta Van Fleet’s music is called both blues rock and hard rock. However, the band members bonded over their love for blues music. The vinyl collection of their parents influenced them. 2019, the band appeared on Saturday Night Live as guests and dropped their third single, Lover, Leaver, in May 2019.
Career
Joshua Michael Kiszka co-founded the band Greta Van Fleet, formed in 2012. In March 2017, Lava Records got the musicians on board for a record deal. Black Smoke Rising is their debut album.
The band takes the name of a young lady the Kiszka brothers knew in Frankenmuth with the name Greta Van Fleet. The famous rock band debuted on television with Jimmy Fallon’s show, The Tonight Show. They performed the first song from their first album on the show. It was when the Curtain fell.
Greta Van Fleet released their new song “My Way, Soon” on October 8, 2020. The vocalist mentioned his account of his world adventures and how they influenced his life. The song video is a creation by the band members. They recorded, directed and edited it.
The Talented Band Has Bagged Three Major Awards, Including:
- Loudwire Music Award for Best New Artist in the year 2017,
- Grammy Award for Best Rock Album From the Fires in the year 2019
- iHeart Radio Music Award for Rock Song of the Year for the Safari song in 2019
- They were nominated for other three awards namely Grammy awards for Best New Artist, Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance; all of these nominations took place in 2019.
Vocal Range
The singer has a very soulful and powerful voice. He mentioned that no artificial effects are in place in band performances at concerts. Kiszka mentions that he worked very hard to attain the style he wanted for his singing ability. He is an extremely talented young man who focuses on improving daily.
Josh’s voice sounds a lot like the raspier version of Robert Plant. The band mentioned Led Zeppelin is one of their inspirations, which makes complete sense. He wants to expand his vocal range in future.
Social Media
With the soulful voice and amazing music they create, the artists have a broad presence on all social media sites like Twitter, Youtube and Instagram. Joshua Michael Kiszka has 100,000 followers on Instagram and Twitter. The band’s youtube account has more than ten million viewership.
Kiszka uploaded pictures of himself, the band, nature, and home on Twitter. While people mention he sounds like Robert Plant, his fashion sense resembles that of Robert Plant.
Net Worth
The estimated net worth of Josh was $1 million in 2019. Their primary source of income is music.
The band members earn from their stage performances and album sales. Brand endorsements are a source of income, too. He owns a beautiful villa and noble things.
Fun Facts
- He is a vegan.
- He smokes but does not drink.
- He likes his time away from technology, exploring and meditating.
- He loves writing movie scripts and taking photographs.
- He dislikes spending too much time in front of the television.
Frequently Asked Questions
Josh belongs to Polish ethnicity.
Yes, Josh and Kiszka are twin brothers.
Josh’s estimated net worth is $1 million.
Josh stands 5 feet and 3 inches.
Josh is 27 years old as of 2023.