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Austin John Winkler (born October 25, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter best known for being the former lead singer of the American rock band Hinder. Winkler was one of the founding members of Hinder and recorded a total of one EP, four studio albums and released twenty-four singles to radio while with them during his 12-year tenure with the band. Since his departure from Hinder, Winkler has continued his career as a solo artist. Winkler is set to release his first studio album as a solo artist titled ''Austin John'' in late 2015 to early 2016. ==Time with Hinder 2001-2013== Before forming Hinder with alongside bandmates Cody Hanson and Joe "Blower" Garvey, Winkler sang in a Oklahoma City cover band up until July 2001. While playing at a college party, Winkler met Hanson and Garvey and shortly thereafter the three formed Hinder. Hinder released their debut EP titled Far From Close in 2003 under the independent label Brickden Records, the EP went on to sale around 5,000 copies. After the release of Far From Close Hinder was offered record deals from Atlantic Records, Roadrunner Records, and Universal Records, eventually signing with Universal Records in early 2005. Hinder released their debut single Get Stoned on July 26, 2005 and released their debut album Extreme Behavior on September 27, 2005. The album went on to spawn a total of 8 singles including the number one smash hit Lips of an Angel and gain triple-platinum status in the US. From 2005 to 2007 the band went on numerous tours, headlining and supporting in promotion of the album touring with the likes of Nickelback, Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, Papa Roach, Powerman 5000, Tantric, Buckcherry, Seether, Puddle of Mudd, Hoobastank, Fuel, Faktion, Chevelle, Rev Theory and Saving Abel. After shooting a music video for Hinder's version of the song "Born to be Wild" for NASCAR Winkler began dating actress/model Jami Miller who was a dancer in the video, in late 2007 the two became engaged. On December 21, 2007 Winkler was arrested for suspicion of DUI after leaving his engagement party. The two became married on July 30, 2008. The two wed in Hawaii. Winkler wrote a song for their wedding titled "The Love I Live For" it was never released but it can be found on YouTube. The band released their sophomore album titled ''Take It to the Limit'' on November 4, 2008, to support the album in the winter of 2009 the band joined Motley Crue on their Saints Of Los Angeles Tour for the winter leg of the tour only. While still embarking on their own headlining tour to promote the album, in the summer of 2009 the band joined Nickelback on the summer leg of their Dark Horse Tour alongside Papa Roach and Saving Abel. On December 7, 2010 Winkler released his third studio album with Hinder titled ''All American Nightmare''. Starting in January 2011 the band went on their North American "All American Nightmare Tour" with supporting acts Saving Abel, My Darkest Days and Kopek. The tour started in early January 2011 and lasted till the fall of 2011. On August 9, 2012 Hinder revealed that their fourth studio album would be titled ''Welcome to the Freakshow'' and would be out later in the fall. On August 30, 2012 Hinder released "Save Me" as the first single from the album. ''Welcome to the Freakshow'' would be released on December 4, 2012. Winkler revealed that the album was recorded during a very dark drug binge for him and that immediately after the band finished recording he checked himself into rehab. ''Welcome to the Freakshow'' would be the last album to feature Winkler as the lead vocalist for the band. During the band's "Welcome to the Freakshow" summer tour, on July 10, 2013 Winkler announced that he would be leaving the tour to check himself into rehab to fight his battle with drug abuse and alcoholism. The same day it was announced that Jared Weeks (then lead singer) of Saving Abel would be filling in for him during the remainder of the tour. In August 2013 a video posted on YouTube by Hugo Ferreira of the band Tantric revealed that Ferreria and Winkler had established a very good friendship and that Winkler was help writing songs for Tantric's then upcoming album 37 Channels. Tantric's "37 Channels" album was released on September 17, 2013 and Winkler was featured on two tracks titled "Bullet" and "Fault". On November 10, 2013 it was announced via Loudwire that Hinder had officially parted ways with Winkler, stating "We hold no animosity towards Austin, and wish him the best," says Hanson via press release. "Although it was a difficult decision, it was the best thing for everyone involved and time for us to move on. This summer/fall tour was a tough one. We want to thank the fans for all their overwhelming support." Winkler gave the following statement below; "To All Hinder Fans, Also right after the announcement Winkler posted on his official Instagram page that he was trying to let all the fans know what was going on but he had not been allowed to post on Hinder's Facebook page in over four months. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Austin John」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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