Brandon Boyd

Born February 15, 1976, Brandon Boyd grew up in Calabasas, California. In 1991 he began singing and writing song lyrics for what would become the multi-platinum selling and internationally recognized rock band, Incubus. Twenty years later, the band recently finished recording their seventh studio album entitled, 'If Not Now, When?' and are planning an extensive world tour in late 2011.

Finding creative expression at an early age, Brandon often carried sketchbooks and notepads, and though he was never formally trained, over the years he has developed his young habit into an inextricable part of his life. Brandon is the author of two books combining his artwork and creative writing: White Fluffy Clouds (2003), and From the Murks of the Sultry Abyss (2007). In 2008, ‘Ectoplasm,’ his first exhibit of visual works, received international acclaim, and several of his original paintings are currently held in private collections.

A firm believer in the opportunity to “give back,” Brandon is involved with many organizations and charitable causes, and in 2003 along with his Incubus band mates, founded the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, ‘The Make Yourself Foundation,’ which has raised over 1.2 million dollars for various philanthropic causes both locally and around the world.

Combining these worlds of music, art, and activism, Brandon recently collaborated with Hurley, creating a gallery-space mural and a series of original t-shirt designs in an effort to raise awareness about single use plastics and their harmful effects on the ocean. Proceeds will benefit H.O.P.E -– Helping Other People Everywhere –- and the Seathos Foundation.

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