Josh Ramsay facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Josh Ramsay
Ramsay in 2010
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 talented Canadian musician. He is a singer, songwriter, producer, and plays many instruments. He is most famous as the lead singer of the pop rock band Marianas Trench. Josh has also written and produced songs for many other artists, like Carly Rae Jepsen and Nickelback.

Early Life and Band Beginnings

Josh Ramsay grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Music was a big part of his family life. His mother was a vocal teacher, and his father owned a recording studio. Josh loved music from a young age. He started his own solo music career when he was 14.

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

Josh Ramsay's Music Career

Marianas Trench: The Band's Journey

Josh Ramsay formed the band Marianas Trench in 2001. They released their first self-titled EP (a short album). This EP included songs that would later appear on their first full album, Fix Me. The band later signed with 604 Records. This happened with help from the label's owner, Chad Kroeger, and co-owner, Jonathan Simkin.

Their third studio album, Ever After, was very popular. It sold enough copies to go gold in its first week! The first song from that album, "Haven't Had Enough", became number one on iTunes Canada's charts.

In 2013, Marianas Trench won a big award. They received the 2013 Juno Award for Group of the Year. This award celebrates the best music groups in Canada.

On October 23, 2015, the band released their fourth album, Astoria. This album featured popular songs like "One Love" and "Astoria". Josh recorded this story-themed album at 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 how love and death are connected in this album.

Josh's Songwriting and Solo Music

Josh Ramsay is very talented and can play 13 different instruments! He often plays all the instruments on the songs he produces for other artists.

He has worked with many famous musicians. In 2008, he was featured on the song "Sour Candy" by Carly Rae Jepsen. He also helped write and produce her huge hit song, "Call Me Maybe". That song was even nominated for a Grammy Award! Josh also released a song called "Hush" with Emily Osment in 2011.

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

On March 20, 2020, Josh Ramsay announced that he married Canadian actress and writer Amanda McEwan. They have one child together.

Discography

Josh Ramsay has released music both with Marianas Trench and as a solo artist.

Solo Albums

Solo Singles

Josh Ramsay has released several songs as a lead artist. These include "Hush" with Emily Osment in 2011. More recently, he released "Lady Mine" with Chad Kroeger in 2021, and "Best of Me" with Dallas Smith in 2022.

He has also been featured on songs by other artists. He was on "Sour Candy" by Carly Rae Jepsen in 2009. In 2011, he was featured on "Hit Me Up" by Danny Fernandes, which was certified Platinum in Canada.

Filmography

Awards and Nominations