Jerry Horton (guitarist)

Jerry Horton
Birth name Jerry Allan Horton
Born March 10, 1975
Genres Alternative rock, hard rock, alternative metal, nu metal, rapcore, punk rock
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter
Instruments Guitar, vocals
Years active 1993–present
Labels Eleven Seven Music, DGC/Interscope, Geffen, DreamWorks
Associated acts Papa Roach
Website paparoach.com

Jerry Allan Horton (born March 10, 1975) is the lead guitarist and backing vocalist of Californian alternative rock band Papa Roach[1]

Biography

Jerry Horton was born in Charleston, SC on March 10. He has one brother named Chad. He began playing the guitar at the age of 14. Before joining Papa Roach, Jerry worked as a roofer. He was introduced to the band by an ex-girlfriend and soon replaced Ben Luther as the lead guitarist of the band. Jerry has been nominated a couple of times as best guitarist for the Californian Music Awards.[2] Jerry is straight edge.

References

  1. "Jerry Horton". Papa Roach. Retrieved 2012-03-08.
  2. "Jerry Horton". All Axess. Retrieved 2012-03-08.