Justin Pierre

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Justin Pierre

Background information
Birth name Justin Courtney Pierre
Born May 26, 1976 (1976-05-26) (age 32)
Origin Mahtomedi, Minnesota
Genre(s) Pop Punk
Indie rock
Years active 1997–present
Label(s) Epitaph Records

Justin Pierre was born May 26, 1976 and is the frontman for the band Motion City Soundtrack. Originally, Justin is from Mahtomedi, Minnesota, USA. He formed the band (Motion City Soundtrack) in 1997 with friend (Joshua Cain) .[1] In addition to being the lead singer, Justin also plays guitar and is the primary lyricist for the band. He is noted for his pronounced sideburns, wild hair, and glasses (which are made by the company "Kirk Originals"). In webisode 7 for "Even if it Kills Me" he says his middle name is Cornelius, however his real middle name is Courtney.

Justin has had serious drug and alcohol problems in the past, which have almost led to the break up of the band. Since 2004, he has been, for the most part, sober with few relapses. Motion City Soundtrack released their third album on September 18, 2007 entitled Even If It Kills Me. During the recording of the album, he relapsed and binge drank due to the ending of a relationship.[2]

Justin suffers from asthma (he has to use his inhaler on stage). He enjoys film making and makes short films. He went to college for film, but did not complete a degree.[3] He now works on independent short films while at home, recording, and on tour. His most famous is titled "Karen" and was in a few film festivals early winter and spring 2007, including the 3rd annual Griffon International Film Festival (GIFF) [4] and The Sacramento International Film Festival. Justin also co-directed the music video for "Big Drag" by Limbeck.[5]

In addition to singing for Motion City Soundtrack, Justin has sung guest vocals on Fall Out Boy's "Chicago Is So Two Years Ago"[6], Small Towns Burn A Little Slower's "Alias: The Beekeeper"[7], Metro Station's "Kelsey" [8], and is thought to have been heard singing numerous times on the Limbeck CD "Hey, Everything's Fine".[citation needed]

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[edit] Equipment

Pierre plays a variety of Fender Telecasters from Fender Telecaster Deluxes to Fender Telecaster Customs to American Fender Telecasters.

[edit] Previous projects

Previously, Pierre played guitar and sang vocals for the band Slide Coaster, who put out an album in 1995 titled Thrown. [9]

[edit] Other works

Justin Pierre was featured in Revolution on Canvas, Volume 2: Poetry From the Indie Music Scene, a compilation of poetry from the indie music scene, inputting a short story about the love and loss of a certain person in his life who was also addicted to alcohol. Justin also produced two songs (along with Joshua Cain) on Metro Station's self-titled debut album. [10] Justin Pierre currently has a girflriend

[edit] References

  1. ^ Bandvibe.com Interview with Motion City Soundtrack
  2. ^ AP Mag. October 2007 #231
  3. ^ Trumbull, Jenn, "Motion City Soundtrack: The interview", The Independent Florida Alligator, retrieved 19 May 2007.
  4. ^ Missouriwestern.edu/griff/
  5. ^ Fearlessfilmmakers.com
  6. ^ Ebert, Rob, "Pulls pranks, hangs with Hoppus - just don't ask to touch his hair", The Marquette Tribune, retrieved 19 May 2007.
  7. ^ Mortality as Home Entertainment: Information from Answers.com
  8. ^ Press Release: Red Ink Readies the Release of 'Metro Station,' the Eagerly-Awaited Self- Titled Debut Album From one of America's Fastest-Rising Indie Rock Bands
  9. ^ Amazon.com: Thrown: Music
  10. ^ Press Release: Red Ink Readies the Release of 'Metro Station,' the Eagerly-Awaited Self- Titled Debut Album From one of America's Fastest-Rising Indie Rock Bands