Dave Wyndorf

Dave Wyndorf
Dave Wyndorf, 2009.
Background information
Born	(1956-10-28) October 28, 1956 (age 60) Red Bank, New Jersey
Genres	Hardcore punk, stoner rock, heavy metal, hard rock
Occupation(s)	Musician Songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, theremin, mellotron, organ
Years active	1970s-present
Labels	Elektra, Glitterhouse, Caroline, A&M, SPV
Associated acts	Shrapnel Monster Magnet

David "Dave" Albert Wyndorf (October 28, 1956) is the songwriter, lead vocalist, and a guitarist for the American rock group Monster Magnet. He is the frontman and only remaining original member of the band.

In the early 1980s he fronted a band called Shrapnel, who recorded at least 1 album. The sound was new wave and rather typical of modern rock at the time.

During most part of the 1990s, Wyndorf and his band struggled for commercial success which they couldn't obtain because of their highly unfashionable retro-rock style. This changed in 1998, when Wyndorf took a 21-day trip to Las Vegas, Nevada, from which he drew inspiration to write the songs for Powertrip, which would be Monster Magnet's breakthrough album. His life following the release of Powertrip was his inspiration for God Says No.

Wyndorf travelled to Los Angeles, California to work for the soundtrack of the movie Torque, which was entirely composed by him. During his stay in LA, he found inspiration for Monolithic Baby!, Monster Magnet's 2004 album.

On February 27, 2006, Wyndorf overdosed on prescription drugs. An upcoming European tour for Monster Magnet was subsequently canceled. His management released the following statement:

The battle with one’s inner demons is the most personal fight any of us can undertake. The fight is at times a lonely, confusing journey. On the evening of February 27, Dave Wyndorf suffered a setback in his own fight and was hospitalized due to a drug overdose. His full recovery is expected. We ask that all those he has encountered over the years or simply affected by his music to take a moment to think good thoughts of and for him and his family. With the grace of God and those who love him we are all confident that Dave will rebound from this setback and continue to play and make great rock and roll.