Fozzy started out as Fozzy Osbourne, a cover band assembled by Rich Ward from whatever musicians he could find on a given week.
In 1999, Jericho met Ward in San Antonio after a wrestling show, and was invited to play with the band. Jericho sat in on a few sessions, but did not plan to play with them permanently.
In 2000, unable to wrestle for four months due to a severe ankle injury, Jericho re-joined the band and became its front man (under the persona of "Moongoose McQueen"), and the band went on tour. Later that year, the band shortened its name to Fozzy, and adopting the satirical back-story that the songs they covered were originally their own, but were stolen from them by other bands.
In 2002, Fozzy played on an edition of WWE Sunday Night Heat (filmed at WWE New York), and played "To Kill a Stranger" on WWE Raw is War (followed by an angle involving Ric Flair beating up Jericho). The video of "To Kill a Stranger" aired on WWE Confidential.
Fozzy's first two albums, Fozzy and Happenstance, consisted mostly of cover songs. Their third album, All That Remains, consisted entirely of original tracks (though a few of the songs were recorded by Ward's old side project Sick Speed).
In 2004, Jericho dropped the McQueen persona in favor of his wrestling stage name (his real name is Christopher Irvine). Previously, he had sometimes pretended that McQueen and Jericho were two different people.
Fozzy's song "Enemy" was the official theme song of WWE's No Way Out pay-per-view event in February 2005. The music video for "Enemy" was released on the bonus disc of GuitarOne's February 2005 edition. The song was also featured on the TNA iMPACT! show, just a few days before TNA Bound for Glory 2006.
Chasing The Grail is the upcoming fourth album from Heavy Rock group Fozzy. It is their first album since the release of All That Remains in 2005. The album is set to be released in late 2009.
Current members
Chris Jericho – lead vocals (1999–present)
Rich Ward – lead guitar, keyboards, programming, backing vocals (1999–present)
Billy Grey – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2010–present; 2002, touring only)
P. J. Farley – bass, backing vocals (2020–present)
Grant Brooks – drums, backing vocals (2022–present)
Discography:
Fozzy - (2000)
Happenstance - (2002)
All That Remains - (2005)
Chasing the Grail - (2010)
Sin and Bones - (2012)
Do You Wanna Start a War - (2014)
Judas - (2017)
Boombox - (2022)
Wanderlust
Fozzy Lyrics
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Seen the same places and faces and traces
I never forget, reject, expect
Quenching my thirst
Complacence is curse
I climb from mountain to mountain
Bird on a wing
The song that I sing
Never satisfied to stand in line
Wasting my mind
It's my time to shine
I just can't get away from yesterday
But I keep on living the wanderer's way
And over and over I start anew
But I can't escape the thoughts of you
I tried to play your game a thousand times
And I let it infect and detect and affect
My clarity, my charity, my destiny
Sold out who I was
And what I could be
I drift from moment to moment
Looking for serenity
A place to stand
A home for me
In a world that's fueling insanity
Never satisfied to stand in line
Wasting my mind
It's my time to shine
The lyrics of Fozzy’s song “Wanderlust” are an examination of the nature of being restless and constantly searching for new experiences. The singer has traveled extensively “around the world a thousand times” and yet still feels the pull of wanderlust, the desire to keep moving and exploring. The repetition of “never satisfied to stand in line, wasting my mind, it’s my time to shine” underscores the singer’s refusal to conform to norms and expectations, and instead to push himself to new heights.
The next stanza of the song includes a metaphor comparing the singer’s journey to that of a bird and the wind, emphasizing the freedom and lack of constraint that he craves. He is never content to simply exist in one place or to accept a predetermined fate; instead, he is constantly searching for the next challenge or adventure.
However, the singer’s travels and restlessness are not a panacea for all of his problems. He admits that he cannot escape his memories of a past love, even as he attempts to start anew with each new journey. The song thus explores the tension between the promise of new experiences and the emotional burden of past failures, losses, and loves.
Overall, “Wanderlust” is a deep reflection on the human desire for adventure and the drawbacks of always being on the move. The singer recognizes that his restlessness comes at a cost, yet he cannot resist the allure of wanderlust and the promise of new experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been around the world a thousand times
I have traveled a lot and visited many places numerous times
Seen the same places and faces and traces
I have noticed that different places have similarities in people and things
I never forget, reject, expect
I always remember things and do not deny or hope for anything
Quenching my thirst
I satisfy my desires and needs
Complacence is curse
Being too satisfied with what one has can lead to stagnation
I climb from mountain to mountain
I move from one challenging situation to another
Bird on a wing
I am free and unrestricted in my journey
Like the wind
I am unstoppable and ever-moving
The song that I sing
The way I live my life and my experiences define who I am
Never satisfied to stand in line
I don't conform to what's expected, I don't follow the crowd
Wasting my mind
I waste no time and take advantage of every opportunity to learn something new
It's my time to shine
Now is the best time for me to express myself and show what I can do
I just can't get away from yesterday
I still carry with me the memories of my past experiences
But I keep on living the wanderer's way
I continue to be a traveler and have adventures
And over and over I start anew
I constantly seek new challenges and experiences
But I can't escape the thoughts of you
Despite my travels, I still can't forget about someone important to me
I tried to play your game a thousand times
I attempted to fit in and follow someone else's rules many times before
And I let it infect and detect and affect
I allowed their expectations and opinions to influence me
My clarity, my charity, my destiny
I lost the ability to think clearly, be kind, and create my own path
Sold out who I was
I compromised my values and identity to please someone else
And what I could be
I missed out on opportunities to become the person I was meant to be
I drift from moment to moment
I take life as it comes and don't plan too far ahead
Looking for serenity
I seek peace and calmness in a chaotic world
A place to stand
I look for stability and security in my life
A home for me
I search for a place where I belong and feel comfortable
In a world that's fueling insanity
The world is full of craziness and chaos that can be overwhelming
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RICHARD NORMAN
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