Andy Black: Biography

Andy Black (real name Andrew Dennis Biersack) is an American singer-songwriter born on December 26th, 1990 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is best known as the frontman of the rock band Black Veil Brides and as a solo artist. He has released two solo albums, 'The Shadow Side' and 'The Ghost of Ohio'.

Early Life and Career

As a child, Andy Black was a fan of classic rock bands such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and Queen. He began singing at the age of 11 and started playing guitar shortly afterwards. His first band was called 'Biersack', which he formed with his sister. He then joined the band 'Bless the Fall' before leaving to focus on his own music. In 2010, he founded his own band 'Black Veil Brides', which achieved mainstream success with their debut album released that same year.

Solo Music

In 2015, Andy Black released his first solo album 'The Shadow Side', which charted on Billboard 200. The album featured the singles 'We Don't Have to Dance' and 'Ribcage'. His second album 'The Ghost of Ohio' was released in April 2019. It debuted at number 4 on Billboard 200 and featured singles such as 'Westwood Road', 'My Last Words' and 'The Promise'.

Other Projects

Besides his musical career, Andy Black has also acted in several movies. His film credits include 'Legion of the Black', 'American Satan' and 'Hate from a Distance'. He also directed some of the music videos for his own songs.

Personal Life

Andy Black is married to Juliet Simms, a singer-songwriter who was the runner up of The Voice season 2. The couple have been together since 2011.