Beau Bokan
Beau Bokan | |
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Beau Bokan with Blessthefall at Vainstream Rockfest, Germany, 2014 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Beau Mark Bokan |
Born |
Huntington Beach, California, United States | November 30, 1981
Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Genres | Metalcore, post-hardcore, electronic rock (early) |
Occupation(s) | Singer, designer |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2003–present |
Labels | Fearless, Rise |
Associated acts | Take the Crown, Blessthefall |
Beau Mark Bokan (born November 30, 1981) is an American musician and singer. He is best known as the lead vocalist and keyboardist of Blessthefall, and the former vocalist of Take the Crown. Bokan runs his own clothing line titled "Golden Hearts Shine Forever" which was launched in March 2011. Bokan is Roman Catholic.[1]
On September 26, 2008, Bokan joined Blessthefall as the vocalist and keyboardist to replace Craig Mabbitt, who recently left the band due to personal differences and later joined Escape the Fate. He has recorded four studio albums with Blessthefall, Witness, released October 6, 2009, Awakening, released October 4, 2011, Hollow Bodies, released on August 20, 2013, and To Those Left Behind , released on September 18, 2015.
Bokan married Canadian electro-pop singer Lights on May 12, 2012.[2][3] On November 4, 2013 the couple announced that they were expecting their first child.[4] On February 15, 2014, Lights gave birth to their daughter, Rocket Wild Bokan.[5]
Discography
- Take the Crown
- Take the Crown (2006)
- Let the Games Begin (2006)
- Relapse React (2008)
- Blessthefall
- Witness (2009)
- Awakening (2011)
- Hollow Bodies (2013)
- To Those Left Behind (2015)
- Guest appearances
- "Lying Through Your Teeth Doesn't Count As Flossing" by Greeley Estates (No Rain, No Rainbow, 2010)
- "The Boys Are Back in Town" by Atreyu (Covers of the Damned, 2010)
- "Dirty, Dirty Mess" by Let's Get It (Masters of the Universe, 2011)
- "Lucky Ones" by Lights (Little Machines, 2014)
- "Nothing To Lose" by FigureItOut (Nothing To Lose - EP, 2015)
References
- ↑ Ketchum, Jameson. "Blessthefall | Back on the Road @ HOPECORE.com | Online Magazine, Internet Radio, Interviews, Reviews, News & Updates". Hopecore.com. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
- ↑ "LIGHTS + Beau Bokan are engaged". Common Revolt. September 3, 2011. Archived from the original on November 27, 2011. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
- ↑ "Blessthefall Frontman Looks Forward to Exchanging Vows With Singer Lights". Noisecreep. November 15, 2011. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
- ↑ "Lights and Beau Bokan Announce First Child". Alternative Press. November 5, 2013. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
- ↑ "LIGHTS and Beau Bokan Welcome New Baby Girl: Rocket Wild Bokan". .alterthepress.com. February 16, 2014. Retrieved February 16, 2014.