Josh Kiszka’s biography: coming out, height, age, and net worth

Josh Kiszka’s biography: coming out, height, age, and net worth

Josh Kiszka is an American singer, songwriter, and the founding member of the Greta Van Fleet rock band. Aside from his operatic vocals, epic songwriting skills, and peaking career, the singer has been trending for admitting he has been in a relationship for eight years. Josh aspires to make rock concerts safe for everyone, including LGBTQ members. This article uncovers more about Josh Kiszka’s career, sexuality, and more.

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Rock singer Josh Kiszka sitting in a restaurant. Photo: @josh_gvf (modified by author)
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Josh Kiszka is the lead vocalist of the Greta Van Fleet band, which was nominated in 2018 for 4 Grammy Awards and continues to enjoy immense popularity and success. Josh has composed numerous popular songs for the band, including the Safari Song for the Aquaman (2018) film. The Greta Van Fleet band is unique because two of its members and founders are Josh's twin and a younger brother.

Profile summary

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Full nameJoshua Michael Kiszka
Famous asJosh Kiszka
GenderMale
Date of birthApril 23, 1996
Age27 years old (as of 2023)
Zodiac signTaurus
Place of birthFrankenmuth, Michigan, USA
Current residenceNashville, Tennessee, USA
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
ReligionChristianity
Height5' 6" (167 cm)
Weight165 lbs. (75 kg)
Hair color Brown
Eye colorHazel
FatherKelly Kiszka
MotherKaren Kiszka
BrothersJake and Sam
SisterVeronica
Relationship statusDating
SexualityGay
Alma materFrankenmuth High School, Delta College
ProfessionSinger, songwriter, and vocalist
Music bandGreta Van Fleet
Formed 2012 (in Frankenmuth, Michigan, USA)
GenrePop/Rock
Styles Hard Rock, Album Rock, American Trad Rock
Net worth$5 million

What is Josh Kiszka's full name?

The singer's full birth name is Joshua Michael Kiszka.

Where is Josh Kiszka from?

The Greta Van Fleet lead singer was born and raised in Frankenmuth, Michigan, USA.

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Who are Josh Kiszka's parents?

He is the son of Karen (mum) and Kelly Kiszka (dad). Josh Kiszka's father is a musician and chemist, while his mother is a retired teacher.

Who are Josh Kiszka's siblings?

He has two brothers, Jake and Sam, and a sister called Veronica Kiszka.

Are Josh and Jake Kiszka identical twins?

These American musicians are identical twins. Josh is a vocalist/songwriter, while Jake is the guitarist/backup vocalist. Meanwhile, their other brother, Sam, is a bassist.

Josh Kiszka’s biography
Vocalist Josh Kiszka of Greta Van Fleet performs on stage at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre on September 29, 2019, in San Diego, California. Photo: Daniel Knighton
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How old is Josh Kiszka?

The Greta Van Fleet band vocalist is 27 as of 2023. Josh Kiszka's birthday is on April 23. He was born in 1996.

Educational background

Josh graduated from Frankenmuth High School in 2014 and joined Delta College. After completing his studies, he became a full-time musician.

Career history

The American songwriter developed an interest in music at a young age. He is now the lead vocalist of the Greta Van Fleet rock music group, which he helped to establish in 2012 in Frankenmuth, Michigan, USA, while still in high school.

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The other members of the band are drummer Daniel Robert Wagner (Danny) and Josh's brothers, guitarist Jacob Thomas Kiszka (Jake) and bassist Samuel Francis Kiszka (Sam). Creating a band had always been Jake Kiszka's dream. Meeting Kyle Hauck in their high school band furthered that goal.

The two began to practice music in the Kiszka family garage and later recruited brothers Jake's twin brother, Josh, and his younger brother, Sam, to form a band. The band got a name after Hauck heard a relative mention Gretna Van Fleet — a Frankenmuth resident.

They even sought her authorization to modify the name from Gretna Van Fleet to Greta Van Fleet. Additionally, she supports them even though she is not passionate about music.

Hauck, the drummer, only recorded three songs with the band: Cloud Train, Highway Tune, and Standing On. He left the band in October 2013 and was replaced by Danny Wagner — a close friend of the Kiszka brothers.

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About five years after Hauck's departure, Greta Van Fleet band signed with Lava Records in March 2017 and released their debut studio EP, Black Smoke Rising, a month later. Their debut single, Highway Tune, topped the Billboard US Mainstream Rock and Active Rock charts in September 2017 for four consecutive weeks.

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Danny, Sam, Josh, and Jake of Greta Van Fleet (L - R) pose during KROQ Absolut Almost Acoustic Christmas 2018 at The Forum on December 8, 2018, in Inglewood, California. Photo: Jeff Kravitz
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The band's second EP, From the Fires, was released on November 10, 2017, alongside a second single, Safari Song. The EP enabled the band to win the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Rock Album.

Their debut full-length studio album, Anthem of the Peaceful Army, dropped on October 19, 2018. The album topped the Billboard Rock Albums chart in the first week after its release, and its first single, When the Curtain Falls, became the band's third number-one single on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.

Anthem of the Peaceful Army also debuted atop the Billboard Hard Rock charts and reached the number one spot on the Billboard Top Album Sales charts in the first week after its release.

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The band's second studio album, The Battle at Garden's Gate, came out on April 16, 2021. Their third studio album, Starcatcher, was released on July 21, 2023. It topped Billboard’s Rock Albums chart upon release and went to Number Eight on the overall Billboard 200.

The Greta Van Fleet's EPs and albums

Josh Kiszka wrote the Safari Song for the movie Aquaman. Together with his band, they have released several EPs, albums, and singles. Below are the Greta Van Fleet's EPs, albums, and songs:

YearEPs and albums
2017From the Fires
2017 Black Smoke Rising (EP)
2017 From the Fires (EP)
2018Anthem of the Peaceful Army
2021The Battle at Garden's Gate
2023Starcatcher

The Greta Van Fleet's songs

Below are some of the band's most famous hit songs.

Song title Composers
Highway TuneDanny and the Kiszka brothers (Jake, Josh, and Sam)
My Way, SoonDanny and the Kiszka brothers (Jake, Josh, and Sam)
You're the OneDanny and the Kiszka brothers (Jake, Josh, and Sam)
Heat AboveDanny and the Kiszka brothers (Jake, Josh, and Sam)
Lover, Leaver Danny and the Kiszka brothers (Jake, Josh, and Sam)
Safari SongJosh Kiszka
When the Curtain FallsDanny and the Kiszka brothers (Jake, Josh, and Sam)
Black Smoke Rising Danny and the Kiszka brothers (Jake, Josh, and Sam)
Always There Danny and the Kiszka brothers (Jake, Josh, and Sam)
Edge of DarknessDanny and the Kiszka brothers (Jake, Josh, and Sam)
Flower PowerDanny and the Kiszka brothers (Jake, Josh, and Sam)
Age of Man Danny and the Kiszka brothers (Jake, Josh, and Sam)
Age of Machine Danny and the Kiszka brothers (Jake, Josh, and Sam)
AnthemDanny and the Kiszka brothers (Jake, Josh, and Sam)
A Change Is Gonna Come Sam Cooke
Broken Bells Danny and the Kiszka brothers (Jake, Josh, and Sam)
Light My LoveGreg Kurstin, Danny and the Kiszka brothers (Jake, Josh, and Sam)
My Way, SoonDanny and the Kiszka brothers (Jake, Josh, and Sam)
Meeting the MasterDave Cobb, Danny and the Kiszka brothers (Jake, Josh, and Sam)

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What is Josh Kiszka's net worth?

The singer's net worth is around $5 million. Most of his money comes from his music career.

How much money is Greta Van Fleet worth?

The Greta Van Fleet's net worth is approximately $100 million.

Is Josh Kiszka in a relationship?

The American rock music artist unveiled in June 2023 via an Instagram post that he has been in a relationship for eight years. Nonetheless, he did not reveal his partner's identity.

The singer was nervous about the public's reaction to his Instagram post about the relationship. He told Rolling Stone:

I was really concerned. I felt like, ‘Well, I’m going to have a target on my back.' You really feel that way, which is unfortunate, but it’s true.

A month after coming out, Greta Van Fleet’s world tour for their new album, Starcatcher, kicked off at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Josh received massive love and support from fans while performing on stage.

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Josh Kiszka’s height
Josh Kiszka of Greta Van Fleet performs during the ACL Music Festival at Zilker Park on October 3, 2021, in Austin, Texas. Photo: Tim Mosenfelder
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Before the show, fans distributed swatches of multicolored paper encore of “Light My Love” throughout the crowd. They also held them against their cellphone flashlights during the show to create a rainbow of light throughout the venue. Also, fans on the floor waved rainbow flags for the band.

Josh Kiszka broke down in tears at the end of the ballad because fans had enabled him to attain his goal of making rock concerts a safe environment for everyone. While recalling the day he made his coming-out post on Instagram, Kiszka said:

I heard something from this girl that made me feel really great. She said, ‘I always felt very comfortable as a member of the LGBTQIA+ communities at Greta Van Fleet shows, and this makes it even more obvious that it’s a very safe place for all people to come together and celebrate.’ That’s such a beautiful thing to hear.”

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Where do Greta Van Fleet members live?

Josh Kiszka and his fellow band members live in Nashville, Tennessee. He was the first to relocate from Michigan to the Nashville area. Jake followed suit in 2020, and shortly after, Sam and Danny did the same.

Does Josh sound like Robert Plant?

Fans believe his high-pitched voice and general stage performance are similar to that of English singer/songwriter Robert Plant. He was the lead singer and lyricist of the Led Zeppelin rock band (1968 to 1980) before creating a successful solo career.

Was Greta Van Fleet influenced by Led Zeppelin?

Although Robert Plant influenced his passion for music, Josh did not copy the legend or the Led Zeppelin rock band. Josh's singing style came out naturally. He only learned about the Led Zeppelin rock band in high school. By that time, he had been praising music for a while and already established his style.

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Josh Kiszka age
Josh Kiszka of the band Greta Van Fleet speaks during an interview at KROQ Absolut Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Forum on December 8, 2018, in Inglewood, California. Photo: Rich Polk
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How tall is Josh Kiszka?

Josh Kiszka's height is 5 feet 6 inches (167 centimeters).

Social media presence

You can follow his band on Instagram, @gretavanfleet. The band also has a Facebook account, @gretavanfleet, a Twitter handle, @GretaVanFleet, and an active YouTube channel, @GretaVanFleet.

Facts about Josh Kiszka

  • Growing up, Josh and his brothers listened to their parents' vinyl music, which comprised blues and folk songs.
  • He likes world music, Jake loves rock & roll, Sam loves jazz, and Danny prefers folk.
  • His onstage movements and antics are inspired by Joe Cocker's performance style.
  • Kiszka is vegan, meaning he does not eat dairy products or meat.
  • Videos of Josh Kiszka's haircut have gone viral. The artist dropped his usually brown hairstyles to dyed mohawks.

Since the Greta Van Fleet rock band became famous, many have noticed that Josh Kiszka is the most outstanding member. He has showcased so much potential and incredible talent in the music industry that fans often compare him to Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant. Josh's band is now about more than just music. They have evolved into a rock band preaching a message of acceptance.

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