Ricky Hoover
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ricky Hoover |
| Born |
1985 United States |
| Genres | Deathcore |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, songwriter, businessman, barber |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2008–2013 |
| Labels | Mediaskare |
| Associated acts | Suffokate |
Ricky Hoover (born 1985) is an American metal singer, lyricist, businessman, and barber. He is best known as the former lead vocalist for the Oakland, California based deathcore band Suffokate.
Career
Ricky joined deathcore band Suffokate in 2008.[1] He replaced former vocalist Jared Armitage. He provided vocals on two studio albums with the band. The first was released in 2010 under the title No Mercy, No Forgiveness. The second, released in 2011, was titled Return to Despair. On May 2, 2012 Hoover announced that he had left the band citing that it was in the best interest of everyone. He was replaced by Matthew Aaron Scott Krawchuk on April 8, 2013.[2]
Personal life
Hoover has many tattoos, stating that he loves getting tattoos.[3] He is trying to get nearly his entire body tattooed.[4] He is also straight edge meaning that he refrains from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs. His first tattoo was an incomplete straight edge razor.[5] He alongside his father own a company called Gotwood Plugs, which manufactures 100 percent organic body jewelry and ear plugs.[6] He has stated The Black Dahlia Murder as the reason he got into metal music.[7] In July 2013, Ricky Hoover underwent successful earlobe reconstructive surgery as he had "finally come to his senses about the situation".[8] On Christmas of 2014 he became engaged to SuicideGirl Brittany (bummer) Stephens who gave birth to their son August Lee Hoover on August 28, 2015.
Discography
- Suffokate
- No Mercy, No Forgiveness (2010)
- Return to Despair (2011)
References
- ↑ "Ricky Hoover leaves Suffokate | STRAIGHTEDGEWORLDWIDE – Straight Edge Community News & Clothing – sXe". Straightedgeworldwide. May 2, 2012. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- ↑ "Suffokate and singer part ways | News". Lambgoat. May 6, 2012. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- ↑ "Mr__Krueger, Is this legitmately Ricky Hoover?! If so, sick shit dude and are you still straightedge? Suffokate is tight man! Btw, although I've seen the Ink and Honor vids, how good are you when coping with tattoos!? I only have one sleeve and my chest so far and I found the chest sucks". Iamrickyhoover.tumblr.com. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- ↑ "Interview with Ricky Hoover of Suffokate". Rock Edition. October 6, 2011. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- ↑ "Ricky Hoover of Suffokate Interview for Ink & Honor". YouTube. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- ↑ "Suffokate's Ricky Hoover Runs a Body Jewelry and Earplug Company". Noisecreep.com. July 15, 2011. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- ↑ "Interview with Ricky Hoover of SUFFOKATE OCTOBER 23, 2011 " Muen Magazine". Muenmagazine.net. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- ↑ Pasbani, Robert (July 23, 2013). "Former SUFFOKATE Vocalist Undergoes Successful Earlobe Reconstructive Surgery – Metal Injection". metalinjection.net. Retrieved 2014-06-18.