“In my family, I was loved, but only if I would fight this gay thing and not let it take over me. I would be loved unconditionally if I could be cured of my 'sickness,' but it certainly would not be OK if I couldn't.”

American singer, musician, and songwriter

John William Grant is an American singer, musician, and songwriter, and he also holds Icelandic citizenship. He first came to notice as the co-founder, lead singer, pianist, and main songwriter of the alternative rock band the Czars. The Czars released six albums between 1994 and 2006 before breaking up. Grant then stepped away from music for four years, later returning as a solo artist.