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Jinxx
Jinxx in the 2011 music video for Rebel Love Song
Jinxx in the 2011 music video for Rebel Love Song
Background information
Birth nameJeremy Miles Ferguson
Born (1986-01-07) January 7, 1986 (age 38)
Webster City, Iowa, United States
Genresrock, glam metal, heavy metal,
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, violin, cello, piano
LabelsLava, Standby, Universal Republic

Jeremy Miles Ferguson (born January 7, 1986 in Webster City, Iowa), better known by the stage name Jinxx, is an American musician best known as the rhythm guitarist, violinist, cellist, pianist, lyricist, songwriter, composer and backing vocalist of American rock band Black Veil Brides.

History

He joined Black Veil Brides in mid-2009 when Andy Biersack was reforming his band in Hollywood, California. He has also played in the bands The Dreaming, Amen, Team Cybergeist, and The Drastics.[1][2][3][4] He got his first guitar when he was two, and started playing live shows with his father at the age of eight, mainly playing in local bars.[1] He is heavily influenced by classical music and classical composers, such as Bach and Beethoven.[2][5] The first album he ever owned was Metallica's fourth album, ...And Justice for All, and he learned every track from start to finish.[6] He and fellow Black Veil Brides guitarist Jake Pitts won Revolver Magazine's Golden Gods Award for "Best Guitarists 2012".[7][8]

References

  1. ^ a b Red (August 29, 2009). "Jinxx Interview". Noizefront. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
  2. ^ a b Interview – Jinxx. blackveilbridespy.blogspot.com (April 30, 2011).
  3. ^ » Members. Teamcybergeist.com. Retrieved on 2012-07-28.
  4. ^ Black Veil Brides: Jinxx Biography. Andrewbiersack.blogspot.com (January 7, 1981). Retrieved on 2012-07-28.
  5. ^ "Slash, Korn, Slayer, Slipknot, Anthrax, Hollywood Undead, Asking Alexandria, Five Finger Death Punch, Michelle Rodriguez and More Talk When They Discovered Metallica – ARTISTdirect News". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
  6. ^ Alison Richter (January 10, 2012). "Interview: Black Veil Brides' Jake Pitts and Jinxx Discuss Their Roots and Connection to Their Fans". Guitar World. Retrieved June 19, 2012.
  7. ^ Revolver Magazine (April 16, 2012). "'Revolver' Golden Gods Awards Winners Announced". Revolver Magazine. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
  8. ^ Mary Oullette (April 12, 2012). "Jake and Jinxx win award for "Best Guitarists"". Loudwire Rock News. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
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