Jacky Vincent

Jacky Vincent

Jacky Vincent, Rock im Park 2014
Background information
Born (1989-01-23) 23 January 1989
Portsmouth, England
Genres
Occupation(s) Guitarist
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years active 2008–present
Labels
Associated acts

Jacky Vincent (born 23 January 1989) is an English musician who was the lead guitarist and backing vocalist of the rock band Falling in Reverse from its formation until his departure in 2015 is and the current guitarist of the power metal band Cry Venom. Vincent has one solo album released titled "Star X Speed Story", released in 2013 through Shrapnel Records.

Career

Early years

Falling In Reverse's former bass player, Nason Schoeffler, discovered Vincent through MySpace in early 2008, Jacky was then asked to join. Vincent is an original member of the band.[1] Besides his work with Falling in Reverse he has also released a solo album called "Star X Speed Story" under Shrapnel Records.[2] The 13 track album is composed by Vincent and features a few other guitarists as well as a few of his band members. Vincent was inspired by guitarists such as Paul Gilbert, Michael Angelo Batio, Jason Becker, Vinnie Moore, Joe Satriani, and Steve Vai.

Falling in Reverse (2008–2015)

Vincent joined Falling in Reverse in 2008 as a founding member of the band. They released their debut album, The Drug in Me Is You, on 26 July 2011, which peaked at number 19 on the Billboard 200, selling 18,000 copies in its first week of sales. Falling in Reverse's second studio album, Fashionably Late, was released on 18 June 2013, which peaked at number 17 on the Billboard 200. The band released their third studio album, Just Like You on 24 February 2015. On 30 October 2015, Vincent left the band on good terms to focus on his solo career.[3]

Cry Venom (2016–present)

In 2016, Vincent formed a neo-powermetal band called Cry Venom with bassist Niko Gemini, keyboardist Colton Majors, lead vocalist Aleksey Smirnov and drummer Wyatt Cooper. It is Vincent's first band since his departure from Falling in Reverse in 2015. They released their debut album called "Vanquish the Demon" on 16 December 2016.[4]

Personal life

Vincent moved to the United States at the age of 20 and lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.[5]

Gear

Guitars

Jacky Vincent has previously used Jackson guitars as his main instruments, and owns 1 Dinky and 2 Soloists. However, he is now endorsed by Dean Guitars. Jacky Vincent now has 2 signature Dean Guitars one in which is the main guitar he uses. It comes in purple, has 24 frets, has EMG pickups, and has a floyd rose special. The specifications of his signature guitar are listed on the Dean Guitars website.[6] His other signature Dean guitar has the classic superstrat HSH configuration, has a bolt-on neck and comes in black finish with purple hardware and a maple neck.[7]

Pickups

Vincent nowadays uses DiMarzio Evolution pickups in both neck and bridge positions.

Playing style

Jacky Vincent's solos are often very fast. He primarily uses sweep picking mixed with tapping in his solos.

He also uses very fast picking runs in songs like "Goodbye Graceful", "Self-Destruct Personality", "Where Have You Been", and "Born to Lead"

Jacky also states that his biggest influences were his dad, brother and hair metal bands. Jacky's brother figured out how to tap on the guitar, as explained in his Alternative Press Interview

Discography

Solo
Falling in Reverse
Cry Venom
Collaborations

Awards

Year winner work Award Result Ref
2012 Jacky Vincent Alternative Press: Guitarist of the Year Award Won [9]

References

  1. ↑ Zaleski, Annie (July 29, 2011). "Meet Jacky Vincent, Falling In Reverse’s guitarist". Alternative Press. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Star X Speed Story". Shrapnel Records Group. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  3. ↑ Sharp, Tyler. "Falling In Reverse guitarist Jacky Vincent leaves band (exclusive)". Alternative Press. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
  4. ↑ Sharp, Tyler. "Ex-Falling In Reverse guitarist Jacky Vincent announces new band". Alternative Press. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
  5. ↑ Thomas, Erika (24 September 2013). "JACKY VINCENT - A Star Crossed Speed Story". Screamer Magazine. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Jacky Vincent C450F - Purple". www.deanguitars.com. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Jacky Vincent JCVX - Classic Black". www.deanguitars.com. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
  8. ↑ "JACKY VINCENT - Official Website". www.jackyvincentofficial.com. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  9. ↑ "2012 Readers Poll: Guitarist of the year". Alternative Press. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
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