Raine Maida was born on February 18, 1970 in Weston, Ontario, Canada as Michael Raine Maida. He has been married to Chantal Kreviazuk since December 19, 1999. They have three children.
Spent time in Iraq working with War Child
Has said that many of his musical influences are female artists such as 'Sinéad O'Connor (I)'.
Interested in the martial arts and holds a black belt in karate
Born Michael Raine Maida, but officially changed his name to Raine Maida, because of former band member Mike Turner
Dropped out of studying criminology at the University of Toronto to persue in a singing career and join the band
Has a brother, Adam, who's 18 years younger
Has a tattoo of a cross and vine on his left shoulder blade
In his band, he also plays guitar
Parents split up when he was young
The first song he learned to play was "Sunday Bloody Sunday" by U2
Vocalist/Frontman for Canadian Band Our Lady Peace
Wife Chantal gave birth to their first child, son Rowan. He was born on January 16, 2004 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Produced five tracks on Avril Lavigne's 2004 album 'Under My Skin'. The tracks were produced in the home he shares with wife Chantal Kreviazuk when Avril moved in to write with Kreviazuk.
Met wife Chantal Kreviazuk in 1996 at a Pearl Jam concert.
His band, Our Lady Peace, performs "Whatever", the theme song for WWE RAW Superstar Chris Benoit
Is the lead singer of post-grunge band Our Lady Peace
Second son, Lucca Jon, with wife Chantal Kreviazuk, born June 3rd 2005.
He and his wife Chantal welcomed their third child, son Salvador Daniel on June 28, 2008.
His oldest son's name is Rowan Michael.
After finishing some Canadian tour dates, Raine heads to Europe with the band, touring with Canadian artist Avril Lavigne. Soon after, Raine and his wife Chantal will be recording a record together. [February 2003]
