Gary Cherone — American Musician born on July 26, 1961,

Gary Francis Caine Cherone is an American rock singer and songwriter. He is best known for his work as the lead vocalist of the Boston rock group Extreme, as well as his short stint as the lead vocalist for Van Halen on their 11th album Van Halen III and subsequent tour. In recent years he has released solo recordings. In 2007, he reunited with Extreme. The band's latest album Saudades de Rock was released on August 12, 2008... (wikipedia)

I was growing up listening to Queen. Freddie Mercury threw those incredible melodies into his songs.
The voices on the record, that was trying to treat my voice like guitar players treat guitar tones.
There is no substitute for jamming and getting to know each other on the road.
I have a little history. I met Stone Temple Pilots, and their guitar player was a huge Extreme fan. Somewhere down the road, Extreme made its statement.
You have Extreme and Van Halen and the history that I have with other people I played with. There are some effects that will hopefully break that stereotype.