Josh Ramsay facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Josh Ramsay
Ramsay in 2024
Background information
Birth name	Joshua Keeler Ramsay
Born	(1985-06-11) June 11, 1985 (age 40) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Genres	Pop punk pop rock emo alternative rock progressive rock symphonic rock pop
Occupation(s)	Musician singer-songwriter producer vocal coach
Instruments	Vocals guitar piano keyboards bass drums harmonica violin flugelhorn
Years active	1999–present
Labels	604 Cherrytree
Associated acts	Marianas Trench Carly Rae Jepsen Danny Fernandes Emily Osment Faber Drive Down With Webster Suzie McNeil Jessica Lee Anami Vice Nickelback Girlicious ByStarlight 5 Seconds of Summer Matt Webb Lights

Joshua Keeler Ramsay is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and music producer. He is also a talented musician who can play many instruments. Josh is most famous for being the lead singer of the pop rock band Marianas Trench. He has also created and written songs for many other artists, including Carly Rae Jepsen and Nickelback.

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Josh Ramsay was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He grew up in a very musical family. His mother was a vocal teacher, and his father owned a recording studio. Josh loved music from a young age and started his own solo music at 14. He later decided he wanted a band to play with him.

He first formed a band called Ramsay Fiction with his sister, Sara Ramsay. When that didn't work out, Josh teamed up with his high school friend Matt Webb. They found Ian Casselman through a newspaper ad, and Ian introduced them to his roommate, Mike Ayley. These four friends tried many names before choosing Marianas Trench.

Music Career

Marianas Trench: The Band's Journey

Ramsay in 2010

Josh Ramsay formed Marianas Trench in 2001. They released their first short album, called an EP, which had songs that would later appear on their first full album, Fix Me. The band later signed with 604 Records, with help from the owner Chad Kroeger.

Their third studio album, Ever After, was very popular. It sold enough copies to be certified gold in its first week. The first song from this album, "Haven't Had Enough", became number one on the iTunes Canada charts in July 2011.

In 2013, Marianas Trench won the Juno Award for Group of the Year. This is a big award in Canadian music.

On October 23, 2015, the band released their fourth album, Astoria. This album included popular songs like "One Love" and "This Means War". Josh recorded this album in his own home.

Their fifth album, Phantoms, came out on March 1, 2019. Songs from this album include "I Knew You When" and "Echoes of You". The band explored themes of love and loss in this album.

Josh Ramsay's Solo Work and Songwriting

Josh Ramsay can play 13 different instruments. He often plays all the instruments on the songs he produces for other artists. In 2008, he was featured on the song "Sour Candy" by Carly Rae Jepsen. He also worked on her very famous song "Call Me Maybe", which was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2013.

He released a song with Emily Osment called "Hush" in 2011. This song reached number 90 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart. Josh also sang the opening theme song for the TV show Transformers: Rescue Bots.

On April 8, 2022, Josh released his own solo album called The Josh Ramsay Show. This album featured other Canadian artists like his sister Sara Ramsay, Ria Mae, and Serena Ryder.

Personal Life

Josh Ramsay married Canadian actress and writer Amanda McEwan on March 20, 2020. They have one child together.

Discography Highlights

Josh Ramsay has released one solo album and several singles as a lead artist. He has also been featured on songs by other artists.

• Solo Album:
  • The Josh Ramsay Show (2022)

• Notable Singles as Lead Artist:
  • "Hush" (with Emily Osment) (2011)
  • "Lady Mine" (with Chad Kroeger) (2021)

• Notable Singles as Featured Artist:
  • "Sour Candy" (Carly Rae Jepsen featuring Josh Ramsay) (2009)
  • "Hit Me Up" (Danny Fernandes featuring Josh Ramsay) (2011)

Josh has also written and produced songs for many other artists, including Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" and songs for Nickelback.

Television Appearances

Josh Ramsay has appeared on television shows, often performing with Marianas Trench or as himself.

• Kyle XY (2006) – Performed with Marianas Trench.
• The Next Star (2010) – Appeared as a vocal coach.
• Born to Be: Marianas Trench (2012) – A documentary about his band.

Awards

In 2013, Josh Ramsay won the Songwriter of the Year award at the INDIES.ca: Independent Music Awards.