Best known as the frontman for the Canadian alt-rock band Moist, singer/songwriter David Usher was born was born in Oxford, England on April 24, 1966; raised in Kingston, Ontario, he later studied political science at Vancouver's Simon Fraser University, where in 1992 he formed Moist with guitarist Mark Makowy and keyboardist Kevin Young. After releasing two LPs with the group, 1994's Silver and 1996's Creature, Usher took time out in 1998 to release his solo debut, Little Songs. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide