FireHouse Makes It Official: Nate Peck Is Permanent

Singer Nate Peck was filling in for CJ Snare so FireHouse could keep their contracted shows going while Snare was getting medical care, but Snare suddenly passed away at the beginning of April. Just last night, the members of FireHouse announced Nate Peck as the band's permanent singer.

This announcement isn't surprising. I will be seeing the band live next month when they open for Warrant here in Ohio.

FireHouse Plans CJ Snare 'Celebration' Concert

The members of FireHouse will remember vocalist CJ Snare this coming weekend. Snare passed away Friday night after a bout with cancer.

The band will perform in Greeneville, TN at Niswonger Performing Arts Center this Saturday, April 13th. Nate Peck has been filling in for CJ on vocals and will perform this concert as well. Presumably he will continue with the band on vocals going forward. Tickets for Sunday's event are on sale now. Click through the post below to purchase.

'American Idol' Contestant Auditions With Dokken Track

Self-proclaimed 80s music aficionado Nate Peck auditioned for American Idol. His song choice? Dokken's "Lightnin' Strikes Again."

Yes, from Under Lock and Key.

A non-single track. Not a ballad. A totally random choice that was really gutsy, fun and goofy to watch:

The judges put Michigan-native Nate Peck through and he will next compete at the Hollywood round. Peck is actually the frontman of a band called Wanted that does lots of hair metal songs and I bet their shows are a blast. 

Oh yeah, Nate Peck also sang on stage with Jack Russell's Great White at a recent show at BMI Speedway in Versailles, Ohio. That's about an hour from where I live.

Here's "Let Me" by WANTED: