Josh Paul

Josh Paul (born June 13, 1977) is an American bass guitarist best known as an original member of the band Daughtry, playing on all six of their studio albums. In January 2022, Paul left Daughtry. Prior to that, at the age of 18, he joined thrash/punk band Suicidal Tendencies. Other notable work includes his soul/rock side project Bobby Church, and contributions to a diverse range of bands and artists such as Infectious Grooves, Everlast, Kelly Osbourne, The Veronicas, and Ashley Parker Angel.

Early life Paul started on drums around the age of four. His parents were both gospel musicians, and he drummed in his grandfather's Dixieland band. At seven years old he appeared playing drums in the music video for Don Henley's 1984 single "The Boys of Summer". He switched to playing bass around the age of 10 when his family moved."I loved playing drums... still love playing drums... but, we moved into an apartment, and landlords just don't like drums [laughs]" He played in various bands around L.A. during this time and was active in the music scene. He mentions "...[hanging] out with the members of the band Fishbone a lot", and at only 15 had earned an endorsement for bass guitar. He was 17 or 18 when he got a call from a friend Brooks Wackerman to ask if he would play in Suicidal Tendencies.

Musical career Suicidal Tendencies and Infectious Grooves (1996–2002) The chance to join Suicidal Tendencies was, according to Paul..."...a dream come true, because I was to replace Robert Trujillo, who's one of my idols" Paul left the band again in January 2022 saying, "Now is the moment for change."

Personal life As of 2015, Paul lives in Nashville, Tennessee, and has four sons.

Instruments He plays and endorses Warwick bass guitars, EMG pickups, and GK amps and cabs.