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'''Vanity Crash''' is an American rock band from Cleveland, Ohio
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| name            = Vanity Crash
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| origin          = Cleveland, Ohio, United States
| genre          = Glam rock / punk rock
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| members        = Dennis Van Crash; Thomas Anonymous; Brian Hager; Taysu Naj; DeLee Cooper
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| website        = https://vanitycrash.com/
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'''Vanity Crash''' is an American glam-rock band from Cleveland, Ohio. Formed by musicians who performed together in Cleveland Public Theatre’s production of ''Hedwig and the Angry Inch'', the group blends theatrical glam influences with punk-rock energy.


== History ==
== History ==
For the members of Vanity Crash, what started with a rock n’ roll musical quickly developed into some very musical rock n’ roll.
Vanity Crash was created after members of the cast of Cleveland Public Theatre’s production of ''Hedwig and the Angry Inch'' decided to continue performing together as a dedicated rock band. Following two sold-out seasons of the musical, the musicians carried the show’s glam-punk spirit into an original project of their own.
 
Vanity Crash’s founding members planted the band’s glittery seeds while portraying slammin’ glam punks “The Angry Inch” in Cleveland Public Theater’s production of the rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch. After two consecutive soldout seasons together, they decided to form an equally energetic and accomplished band of their own. The result is a riff-driven ruckus that combines the pomp of Bowie and T Rex with punk-fueled aggression and a Muse-esque desire for experimentation.
 
Ever since Vanity Crash has been rockin’ the scene with outstanding performances, opening for the likes of the New York Dolls, Poison, Semi Precious Weapons, the Darkness, Gogol Bordello and Constantine Maroulis. They released their self-titled debut CD to critical acclaim, and placed two songs in the movie Kingsbury Run and Hellweek.  


Vanity Crash released its second album in September. The album titled Yours, Justice, tells the story of a fragile soul named Augustus Justice (AJ), who cracks under the pressure of his fiancée’s infidelity and becomes a serial killer. Vanity Crash has recruited some amazing guest musicians including past Vanity Crash alumni Brian Hager of The Chromes; Mike Garson of David Bowie’s band; Mark Gamiere of Screw Tractor and The Wake; along with others.  
Drawing influence from artists such as David Bowie and T. Rex, as well as modern experimental rock, Vanity Crash developed a theatrical, riff-driven sound. The band has performed widely throughout Northeast Ohio and has shared the stage with national acts including the New York Dolls, Poison, Semi Precious Weapons, The Darkness, Gogol Bordello, and Constantine Maroulis.


Within the story of the album, the listener not only meets AJ, but also Lisa, his fiancée; Jack Piper, the homicide detective; and a number of AJ's victims. The songs cross multiple musical styles including pop, waltz, electronic, New Orleans jazz and straight up rock, but all are given the Vanity Crash glam rock signature.
Vanity Crash released its self-titled debut album to regional critical response. The band later released the concept album ''Yours, Justice'', which features guest contributions from musicians including Brian Hager of The Chromes, Mike Garson of David Bowie’s band, and Mark Gamiere of Screw Tractor and The Wake.
 
Though Vanity Crash got its start through theatrical performance, the music they make is far from a work of fiction. Their sound comes straight from the soul and from the gut. And that’s exactly where Vanity Crash’s music hits the audience, too.


== Members ==
== Members ==


=== Current members ===
* [[Dennis Van Crash]]
* [[Thomas Anonymous]]
* [[Brian Hager]]
* [[Taysu Naj]]
* [[Taysu Naj]]
* [[DeLee Cooper]]
* [[DeLee Cooper]]
* [[Brian Hager]]
 
* [[Thomas Anonymous]]
=== Former members ===
* [[Dennis Van Crash]]
* [[Matthew Angel]]
* [[Virginia Plain Crash]]


== Discography ==
== Discography ==


* Love
=== Studio albums ===
* Rock N Roll Junkie
* ''Vanity Crash'' (self-titled release)
* ''Yours, Justice''
 
=== Singles and digital releases ===
* ''Love'' 
* ''Rock N Roll Junkie''
 
== External links ==
* [https://vanitycrash.com/ Official website]
* [https://www.reverbnation.com/vanitycrash Vanity Crash on ReverbNation]
 
== References ==
{{Reflist}}


== External Links ==
[[Category:Musical groups from Ohio]]
Website - http://www.vanitycrash.com/vanitycrash/index.html
[[Category:Musical groups from Cleveland, Ohio]]

Revision as of 23:39, 25 November 2025


Vanity Crash

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Origin Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Genres Glam rock / punk rock
Years active
Labels
Members Dennis Van Crash; Thomas Anonymous; Brian Hager; Taysu Naj; DeLee Cooper
Associated acts
Website https://vanitycrash.com/

Vanity Crash is an American glam-rock band from Cleveland, Ohio. Formed by musicians who performed together in Cleveland Public Theatre’s production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the group blends theatrical glam influences with punk-rock energy.

History

Vanity Crash was created after members of the cast of Cleveland Public Theatre’s production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch decided to continue performing together as a dedicated rock band. Following two sold-out seasons of the musical, the musicians carried the show’s glam-punk spirit into an original project of their own.

Drawing influence from artists such as David Bowie and T. Rex, as well as modern experimental rock, Vanity Crash developed a theatrical, riff-driven sound. The band has performed widely throughout Northeast Ohio and has shared the stage with national acts including the New York Dolls, Poison, Semi Precious Weapons, The Darkness, Gogol Bordello, and Constantine Maroulis.

Vanity Crash released its self-titled debut album to regional critical response. The band later released the concept album Yours, Justice, which features guest contributions from musicians including Brian Hager of The Chromes, Mike Garson of David Bowie’s band, and Mark Gamiere of Screw Tractor and The Wake.

Members

Current members

Former members

Discography

Studio albums

  • Vanity Crash (self-titled release)
  • Yours, Justice

Singles and digital releases

  • Love
  • Rock N Roll Junkie

References

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