Simon Cruz (born Simon Söderström; 26 July 1979), is a

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rock singer most famous for being the former lead singer for the Swedish

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band

Crashdïet Crashdïet (often stylised as CRASHDÏET) are a Swedish glam metal band formed in Stockholm in 2000. The group consists of Martin Sweet, Peter London, Eric Young and Gabriel Keyes. They have released six albums: 2005's ''Rest in Sleaze'', 20 ...

Pre-Crashdïet

Details of Cruz's early life, such as his childhood are virtually unknown.. At some point in his twenties Cruz lived in London, England, which he has cited as the reason he has a British accent. Simon was in several bands prior to Crashdïet: Foxey, T.I.T.S., and most notably Jailbait . In previous bands Cruz went by the aliases of Zymon Xaint , and Zimmy South.

Crashdïet

When Crashdïet auditioned people to replace their original lead singer

Dave Lepard David Roberto Hellman (28 May 1980 – 13 January 2006), known by his stage name Dave Lepard, was a Swedish singer, songwriter and musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist of glam metal band Crashdïet. Career He formed the band Crashd ...

after his death in January 2006, Cruz was their top choice. Cruz, however, decided to continue with his band Jailbait, causing Crashdïet to go with

H. Olliver Twisted Olli Herman Kosunen (born 19 May 1983), also known as H. Olliver Twisted, is a Finnish singer who has played in the Swedish glam metal band Crashdïet. Twisted is currently a member of the Finnish glam metal band Reckless Love. Career Before ...

as their new lead singer. Upon H. Olliver Twisted being kicked out of Crashdïet in 2008, they were once again in search of a new singer. The band sought out Cruz again, and in July 2009, they announced Simon Cruz as their new lead singer. Cruz made his debut performance with the band in October 2009 at the Sweden Rock Cruise.
Cruz has toured Europe, South America, Australia, and North America with Crashdiet. Cruz is the first Crashdïet singer to be featured on two consecutive albums, appearing on 2010s "

Generation Wild ''Generation Wild'' is the third studio album by Swedish glam metal band Crashdïet. The album was released on April 14, 2010. It is the first album to feature the band's new vocalist Simon Cruz since the departure of their previous singer H. ...

" (Crashdïet's most popular album to date) and 2013's ''The Savage Playground''. On 26 February 2015, Crashdïet announced the departure of Cruz.

Savage Animal

After leaving Crashdïet, Cruz has begun to work with his ex-girlfriend Tåve Wanning (Peaches, Adrenaline Rush) on a common music project called Savage Animal.

Discography

With Crashdïet

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The Savage Playground ''The Savage Playground'' is the fourth studio album by Swedish glam metal band Crashdïet. The same name as the Canadian Hard Rock band "Savage Playground". The album was released on 22 January 2013. It is the second album to feature Simon Cruz ...

'' (2013)

References

External links

Official Crashdïet website
1979 births Living people English-language singers from Sweden Rhythm guitarists 21st-century Swedish singers 21st-century guitarists 21st-century Swedish male singers Crashdïet members {{Sweden-guitarist-stub