12 Facts About Ed Kowalczyk

Ed Kowalczyk launched a solo career after leaving Live in 2009, releasing his first album, Alive, in 2010.

Ed Kowalczyk grew up in York, Pennsylvania, and attended William Penn Senior High School in the York City School District, where he met the other three members of what would become Live.

Ed Kowalczyk's father was a teacher at the local Northeastern High School.

Ed Kowalczyk was the lead singer, lyricist, and main songwriter for the band Live from its formation until 2009.

Ed Kowalczyk was sued by the band, seeking damages and an injunction against using the name "Live".

Ed Kowalczyk rejoined the band in December 2016 after months of rumors.

Ed Kowalczyk has worked with musicians Stuart Davis and Glen Ballard and singers Anouk, Neneh Cherry, Adam Duritz of Counting Crows, Red Wanting Blue, and Shelby Lynne.

Ed Kowalczyk featured on the song "Evolution Revolution Love," from the 2001 Tricky album Blowback.

Ed Kowalczyk collaborated with Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison and Tina Weymouth on the song "Indie Hair" from their 1996 album No Talking, Just Head.

Ed Kowalczyk appeared in the David Fincher film Fight Club as a waiter, his only film acting credit to date.

Ed Kowalczyk performed John Lennon's "Imagine" with Slash in 2003 at "Peace on the Beach," a rally to protest the coming Iraq War.

Ed Kowalczyk is a member of Canadian charity Artists Against Racism and has worked with them on awareness campaigns.