Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane Told Beau Bokan (blessthefall)
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Jan 11, 2016 
Beau Bokan, the lead singer of metalcore band blessthefall, shares his journey of stepping into an established band while juggling family life. He discusses the challenges of being a new dad and the balance between touring and parenting. Beau opens up about his marriage to Canadian pop star Lights and their life together. He also reflects on his early life, including his dreams of playing hockey in Southern California and the evolution of his music career, complete with funny stories from his first band.
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Quiet Kid In Choir
- Beau recalls being shy in choir at Catholic school and avoiding singing in public as a child.
- His mother assumed he wasn't musical and enrolled him in piano lessons despite his discomfort.
Metallica As A Gateway
- Metallica was Beau's gateway from hip-hop into metal, sparking broad interest in punk and hardcore.
- He describes discovering thrash and then punk bands, which reshaped his musical path.
Blink‑182 Show Sparked His Drive
- Beau says his first big show was Blink-182 in 1997 and it changed his life, inspiring him to perform.
- He describes crowd surfing, stage diving, and wanting to create that feeling for others.