“I really don't do concept stuff very well. If I'm sitting thinking about what kind of song I want to write, within a few minutes, I'm kind of bored. It's just a personal thing for me.”

American singer, songwriter, and musician, born 1971

Ed Kowalczyk is an American singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the lead singer of the rock band Live. He was born in 1971 and remains closely identified with the band’s sound and public presence. After leaving Live in 2009, he began a solo career and released his first album, Alive, in 2010. He returned to Live in December 2016 and is now the band’s only official member. His work has centered on rock performance and songwriting, both with the band and on his own.