Brian Vander Ark is the lead singer and principal songwriter for The Verve Pipe. The band has sold more than 3 million albums worldwide and produced a string of hit singles, including the #1 song 'The Freshmen.' Since the success of 'The Freshmen', Brian has released 4 solo albums, 2 Verve Pipe children's album, and a 2 holiday CDs. The Verve Pipe released their 6th album "Overboard" in 2014.He is also an actor, having appeared in the wildly successful "Rock Star" (starring Mark Walberg and Jennifer Aniston), "Dead And Breakfast" (starring Jeremy Sisto and Erik Pallidino), "House Of The Rising Sun" (starring Amy Smart and Dave Batista). His most recent accomplishments are writing, producing and starring in the multiple award winning short, "Bullies On Vacation", and developing the live action/animated children's educational show, "Charlie & Company". On stage, Brian garnered rave reviews as Charley Bowdrey in "The Collective Works Of Billy The Kid", at the prestigious La Jolla playhouse, under the direction of Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, Tommy).Brian is married to singer Lux Land.