Jesse Lacey
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Jesse Thomas Lacey (born July 10, 1978)[1] is an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who is best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the American alternative rock band Brand New.[2] He is known for his enigmatic and private nature, rarely giving interviews and describing himself as a perfectionist.[3]
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Birth name | Jesse Thomas Lacey |
Born | (1978-07-10) July 10, 1978 (age 45) |
Origin | Levittown, New York, U.S. |
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Years active | 1999–2018 |
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Website | fightoffyourdemons |
Lacey was the founding bassist of fellow Long Island rock band Taking Back Sunday but left the band after a personal incident involving guitarist John Nolan.[4] Along with members of the Rookie Lot, Lacey formed Brand New in 2000.[5] With Brand New, Lacey earned a number-one album in the United States due to the commercial success of 2017's Science Fiction.[6]
As well as fronting Brand New, Lacey has performed as a solo artist since 2004, although has not yet released any solo material, and instead performs material by Brand New, as well as covering other bands.[7] Lacey has produced and co-produced a number of records, including those Brand New, as well as Kevin Devine's Bubblegum and a track by Cymbals Eat Guitars.[8][9]