Josh Homme is a renowned American musician, songwriter, and producer, best known as the frontman and guitarist for the rock band Queens of the Stone Age. Born on May 17, 1973, in Joshua Tree, California, Homme's unique sound blends elements of hard rock, stoner rock, and alternative rock. He began his musical journey with the band Kyuss in the early 1990s, which became influential in the stoner rock genre before he transitioned to form Queens of the Stone Age in 1997. His innovative approach to guitar playing and songwriting has garnered him critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase.