What Happened To The Lead Singer Of Silverchair?

Silverchair rocker Daniel Johns stepped away from music after struggling to cope with Covid-19 sometime in 2021.

The 42-year-old musician, who last released music in 2017, had returned to Instagram after a long time to share the story behind his private battle.

‘Dear anyone, the world is in a very strange order at the moment. It’s very confronting and bemusing,’ he began his lengthy post.

‘The reason I’ve not released music is not because of that. Sometimes I need to feel like a human being and feel what other human beings feel while believing that I am important or creative. I am not. I need to create. There is no need for people to see, hear or appreciate it,’ he continued.

Johns, who previously struggled with anorexia and mental health issues, went on to reveal he’s been enjoying living out of the public eye in recent years.

‘I have been learning that the longer I’m away from people’s opinions the stronger I become. Art is not a way to receive validation. I believe it’s a way to feel connected to whatever this is and not a way to make people feel something for you,’ he wrote.

The Straight Lines hit-maker admitted he’s ‘not sure what he’s doing, but cryptically insisted that he is sure ‘how he wants to do it.

‘In a time where people need guidance, I cannot help as I’m seeking it myself. This is not a cry for help…this is a way to say to anyone who’s listening or reading it’s OK to be confused, disillusioned, and saddened. It’s also OK to be inspired, optimistic and brave,’ he wrote.

His post ended on a more positive note, as Johns advised fans to remember love and friendship are ‘real’ and the ‘ability to be open-minded is vital’.