Jesse Lacey
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 Jesse Lacey performing at the Metropolis Fremantle in February 2008
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jesse Thomas Lacey |
| Born | July 10, 1978 |
| Origin | Levittown, New York, U.S. |
| Genre(s) | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, piano, trombone, bass |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Associated acts | The Rookie Lot Taking Back Sunday Brand New |
| Website | Official website |
Jesse Thomas Lacey (born July 10, 1978) is an American musician from Levittown, New York.[1] He is the lead singer of the band Brand New.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Musical career
As well as being the lead singer of Brand New, he also plays guitar and piano and writes most of the band's songs and lyrics. During a concert in St. Louis, Missouri, Lacey stated during his sophomore year in high school, he was persuaded to begin playing bass guitar for his high school talent show by fellow friend John Nolan. Before Brand New, he played in The Rookie Lot, featuring fellow Brand New bassist Garrett Tierney and drummer Brian Lane as well a future MovieLife member. Previous to this, he had a short spell in Taking Back Sunday where he played bass and backing vocals on old records. Two notable songs he features on are: "Go On" and "Summer Stars" from the band's self-titled EP.
Jesse Lacey has close ties with fellow Long Island musician John Nolan.[2] Lacey attended South Shore Christian School, with Nolan, a former member of Taking Back Sunday and founding member of his current band Straylight Run. As a result of their friendship, their respective bands are often known to tour together and to combine each other's songs to form a medley, and Lacey has previously appeared on stage during a Straylight Run tour.
Jesse Lacey has been featured in Kevin Devine's "Cotton Crush", "After Party", and "No One Else's Problem" off the 2005 album Split the Country, Split the Street. In 2007, Lacey did a solo tour of thirteen shows with Kevin Devine and special guest Grace Read.[3]
In 2007, Lacey played bass on the song "Rocket" (featuring T.J. from Men, Women & Children) on the album This Is a Landslide by the band Intramural.
[edit] Musical influences
He is a well-known fan of Morrissey and The Smiths.[4] He has namechecked both of them in the song "Mix Tape" on Brand New's debut album Your Favorite Weapon. Lacey's lyrical style has been compared to Morrissey's. Lacey had also taped the words "Hi Moz" to his guitar in a television appearance. He is also a fan of the band Neutral Milk Hotel. He has stated in various interviews that Neutral Milk Hotel's second LP, In the Aeroplane Over the Sea is the most beautiful record ever written.
[edit] Discography
Albums:
- The Rookie Lot/Yearly split 7" (As The Rookie Lot), (1999)
- Your Favorite Weapon (As Brand New), (October 19, 2001)
- Deja Entendu (As Brand New), (June 17, 2003)
- Split the Country, Split the Streets (Backing Vocals on "Cotton Crush", "Afterparty", and "No One Else's Problem"), (May 10, 2005)
- The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me (As Brand New), (November 21, 2006)
EPs:
- Taking Back Sunday EP (As Taking Back Sunday), (2001)
- Lullaby EP (As Taking Back Sunday), (2001)
- Brand New/Safety in Numbers Split EP (As Brand New), (2002)
- The Holiday EP (As Brand New), (December 15, 2003)
Demos:
- Five track demo tape (As The Rookie Lot), (1998)
- First four-track demo (As Brand New), (2000)
- Second demo (As Brand New), (2001)
- Third demo (As Brand New), (2006)
[edit] References
- ^ Hot Band: Brand New. Rolling Stone (2003-09-03). Retrieved on 2008-06-03.
- ^ Straylight Run: Existentialist Pop. Alternative Press (2007-08-31). Retrieved on 2008-06-03.
- ^ Jesse Lacey Announces Solo Tour with Kevin Devine. Alternative Press (2007-05-31). Retrieved on 2008-06-03.
- ^ Brand New: The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me. Spin (2006-12-15). Retrieved on 2008-06-03.
- Interview With Jesse Lacey
- New York Metro article about the "Long Island Rock Scene"
- Brand New band page
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