Backstory:
Dead President formed in the heart of Chicago in the year 2003. The band consists of four members: Lead vocalist and guitarist, Jaxson “Jax” Richards, bassist Leo “Riffs” Thompson, drummer Jonathan “Johnny” Mckenzie, and keyboardist Sebastian “Seb” Davis. They all met in a local record store, bonding over their shared love for classic rock and blues. They started jamming together, fusing their influences into a unique sound, which led to the creation of Dead President. Dead President has gone onto capture the attention of fans worldwide with their catchy hooks, memorable lyrics, and energetic performances.
Genre:
The band primarily plays Alternative Rock with a touch of Blues.
Title:
Dead President’s most famous song is “Riding on a Shooting Star.”
Song Lyrics:
Verse 1: [C – Em – Am – G]
“Lost in the city lights, chasing all the dreams,
Walking down the alleyways, nothing’s as it seems,
Met you in the neon haze, a rebel with a cause,
Living on the edge, ignoring all the flaws.”
Chorus: [F – G – C – Am]
“Riding on a shooting star, across the midnight sky,
Got the world in our hands, as we’re aiming high,
We write our names in the cosmos, lighting the dark,
We’re just riding, yes we’re riding on a shooting star.”
Verse 2: [C – Em – Am – G]
“Battles in the concrete jungle, chasing the next high,
Bleeding hearts and diamond dreams, we refuse to comply,
Echoing through the boulevards, our laughter and our scars,
Living out the lyrics, of our life’s memoirs.”
Chorus: [F – G – C – Am]
“Riding on a shooting star, across the midnight sky,
Got the world in our hands, as we’re aiming high,
We write our names in the cosmos, lighting the dark,
Yes, we’re just riding, we’re just riding on a shooting star.”
Bridge: [Am – G – F]
“Laws of gravity can’t hold us down,
In this celestial playground,
Shooting through the night, we leave a spark,
In the heart of the universe, we leave our mark.”
Chorus: [F – G – C – Am]
“Riding on a shooting star, across the midnight sky,
Got the world in our hands, as we’re aiming high,
We write our names in the cosmos, lighting the dark,
Yes, we’re just riding, we’re just riding on a shooting star.”
Fan’s Testimonial:
Their favorite fan’s name is Jenny Thompson. Jenny has followed the band since their early days and has seen them perform at various venues. She says, “Dead President is, and always will be, my favorite band. Their music resonates with me; it’s as if they’re telling my life story. Every lyric, every chord, it speaks to my soul. Their live performances are electrifying, and they are genuinely good people. Dead President is more than just a band for me; they’re a part of who I am.”