Rock Feed Adam Gontier (Three Days Grace, Saint Asonia)
Jan 21, 2024
Adam Gontier, the Canadian rock powerhouse known for his work with Three Days Grace and current frontman of Saint Asonia, shares thrilling insights from his musical journey. He reveals his early influences and challenges, including battling addiction while making seminal albums. Adam reflects on his emotional exit from Three Days Grace and the heartfelt fan response during his return. With a peek into his life offstage, hobbies, and upcoming tours, he also discusses the evolving music scene and shares advice for new artists navigating the industry.
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Early Musical Roots
- Adam grew up around music because his mother was a piano player and singer who took him to late-night gigs as a child.
- He got his first guitar at 12 and started writing by 14 after getting into the Seattle music scene.
From Groundswell To Three Days Grace
- Adam described the band's origin: Groundswell was a five-piece in school that became a three-piece and changed its name to Three Days Grace.
- They recorded an early demo featuring Trevor McNevin and kept those demos circulating before the self-titled album.
Target Bigger Markets Early
- Adam advises targeting the U.S. market rather than only Canada because it's larger and tougher to break into.
- He credits getting a development deal and shopping demos in the U.S. as crucial steps toward a record deal.