“Sometimes I wish I was one of those artists like David Bowie. They're not putting their private lives out there; it's about show and entertainment. But an alter ego is very dangerous for me. Because I am the guy who will become lost in that.”

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.