King Lizzard

King Lizzard (Randall James Colmus) is a musician (born June 2, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan).

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June 2 - 1957 - Detroit - Michigan

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King Lizzard was born and raised in Detroit, the city Rolling Stone magazine calls "the Liverpool of America, a gritty industrial city producing hard, loud rock since the 60's."

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Born to a musical family, King was playing the ukelele by two-years of age, and the piano by five.

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In 1973 he moved to California, where he put himself through college on an acting scholarship and gained degrees and honors in Film and Theatre Production.

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Weaving music, theatre and multimedia together, King has worked professionally in the film and music business for over thirty years. He has acted in major motion pictures, the live stage, and has performed before stadium and arena crowds.

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In 1997-1999 he was the songwriter/ keyboardist for the techno-pop band "Living Karma."

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From 1999-2002 his vision got darker and louder with the Industrial/ Metal "King Lizzard's Hearts of Darkness Band."

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He has written and produced over 100 Songs, Produced a film (The Last Day, 1983) and written 7 Screenplays.

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In 2001 the title of "Las Vegas' Godfather of Metal" was bestowed upon him.

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He's an ordained Minister, a practicing Buddhist and holds degrees in theatre and psychology.

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Notable songs are "The Patient in Room 666," "I'm Stoned," "Living Karma," and "Hurricane of Pain."

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