Jake Pitts

Jake Pitts

Jake performing with Black Veil Brides in New York on January 25, 2013
Background information
Birth name Jacob Mark Pitts
Also known as Jake Pitts, The Mourner, "My Get Fit Jesus"
Born (1985-08-21) August 21, 1985
Idaho, United States
Genres Heavy metal, glam metal, metalcore, hard rock
Occupation(s) Musician, guitarist, songwriter, producer, engineer, Youtuber (personal & fitness)
Instruments Guitar, drums, piano
Years active 1999–present[1]
Labels Lava, Standby
Associated acts Black Veil Brides, 80 Proof Riot, The Perfect Victim
Website

facebook.com/blackveilbrides

twitter.com/JakePittsBVB
Notable instruments
Schecter Guitar Research Jake Pitts C-1 FR S
B.C. Rich Mockingbird
Schecter Guitar Research Jake Pitts E-1 FR S

Jacob Mark "Jake" Pitts (born August 21, 1985) is an American musician and record producer best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band Black Veil Brides.

Personal life

The song "Carolyn" was written by Black Veil Brides' Lead Guitarist Jake Pitts about his mother when she was going through a period of illness.[2][3] On January 18, 2014, his mother, Carolyn, died.[4] He later said that her death scared him and made him start thinking about his health which is why he started working out and eating healthier. Jake also opened a fitness company called Get Mean Fitness with his friend Matt Yani.[5]

He married Inna Logvin Pitts on February 3, 2017.[6]

Music career

He received his first guitar when he was 10 years old, but he put it away and didn't play it for a few years then he picked it back up when he began listening to Metallica, because he wanted to recreate their sound.[1] He learned music and harmony theory from his mother, who was a classical pianist and composer. Jake is also influenced musically by rock and heavy metal artists such as Van Halen, Scorpions, Paul Gilbert, Buckethead, Randy Rhoads (Ozzy Osbourne), Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), Avenged Sevenfold, Mötley Crüe, and Metallica. Before joining Black Veil Brides, he played lead guitar in the bands The Perfect Victim and 80 Proof Riot.[7][8] He is a certified recording engineer and went to Los Angeles Recording School in 2006.[1][9] Alongside currently co-producing the fourth Black Veil Brides record with John Feldmann, he is working on new band with his wife Inna, callend 'Aelonia'. He is also producing for other bands such as New Years Day[10][11]

Awards

– He and fellow Black Veil Brides guitarist Jinxx won Revolver Magazine's Golden Gods Award for "Best Guitarists 2012".[12][13]

Production career

References

  1. 1 2 3 ""METAL OF HONOR" INTERVIEW: JAKE PITTS FROM BLACK VEIL BRIDES". Exhibit A Gallery. April 15, 2010. Archived from the original on May 20, 2013. Retrieved June 19, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Carolyn by Black Veil Brides Songfacts". Songfacts.com. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  3. ↑ "Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides Talks "Set the World on Fire", "Batman" Movies, and More – ARTISTdirect News". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  4. ↑ "Jake Pitts Instagram".
  5. ↑ "Jake Pitts Youtube".
  6. ↑ "Jake Pitts Instagram".
  7. ↑
  8. ↑ Richter, Alison (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.
  9. ↑ "Black Veil Brides: 'You've Got To Be More Than A Band In T-Shirts And Jeans' | Interviews @". Ultimate-guitar.com. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  10. ↑
  11. ↑ "Sick first session in Iron Audio 2.0 with New Years Day".
  12. ↑ "'Revolver' Golden Gods Awards Winners Announced". Revolver Magazine. April 16, 2012. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
  13. ↑ Oullette, Mary (April 12, 2012). "Jake and Jinxx win award for "Best Guitarists"". Loudwire Rock News. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
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