(1978-10-03) October 3, 1978 (age 45) Mesa, Arizona, U.S.
Genres
Glam rock
alternative
pop
Occupation(s)
Singer
musician
songwriter
Instrument(s)
Vocals
keyboards
guitar
flute
Years active
1999–2013, 2017–present
Member of
Scissor Sisters
Musical artist
Jason Sellards (born October 3, 1978), known professionally by the stage name Jake Shears, is an American musician. He is best known as the co-lead vocalist of New York City pop-rock band Scissor Sisters, who achieved considerable chart success in the 2000s before their indefinite hiatus in 2012. Since 2017, Shears has pursued a solo career; he released his debut solo studio album, Jake Shears, in August 2018 and his second album Last Man Dancing on June 2, 2023. In addition to his solo career, Shears has collaborated with several artists and made his Broadway debut in Kinky Boots in 2018.
Sellards (born October 3, 1978), known professionally by the stage name JakeShears, is an American musician. He is best known as the co-lead vocalist of...
are an American pop rock band formed in 2000. Their members include JakeShears and Ana Matronic as vocalists, Babydaddy as multi-instrumentalist, Del...
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Last Man Dancing is the second studio album by American singer JakeShears, released on June 2, 2023, through Boys Keep Swinging and Mute Records. It...
Free Launches 'Free Your Mind' & Catchy Single 'Technicolour Kenny' ft JakeShears on Vocals". Clubbing TV. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2023. "Levitate...
performed by Australian twin sisters Nervo featuring Kylie Minogue, JakeShears and Nile Rodgers. It's included on their debut studio album, Collateral...
band Scissor Sisters derived their name from the scissoring position. JakeShears of the group stated that while many of their songs have gay themes, they...
New Kids on the Block, Jordin Sparks, Naughty by Nature, Boyz II Men, JakeShears, and with Drake on his 2018 number-one hit "Nice for What". Freedia is...
1999. He had previously met JakeShears—then still known as Jason Sellards—through a childhood friend, and Hoffman asked Shears to provide vocals for his...
Sisters in 2001 at the insistence of a friend who, at the time, was dating JakeShears. He originally dismissed the band when he first saw them perform at The...
Hearts". Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on 2021-11-01. JakeShears, Two Chrome Hearts That Beat As One Paper 03/14/2012 Asaf Rotman, Surfaced:...
songwriting duties from several new partners, including singers Pink and JakeShears. The album received generally positive reviews from contemporary music...
debut, portraying Lauren in the musical Kinky Boots alongside singer JakeShears and comedian Wayne Brady: Maldonado met singer and entrepreneur Jeremy...
included in the book 1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die in 2008. JakeShears of Scissor Sisters named it one of his favorite albums of all time, stating:...
2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021. "Voices (feat. Kylie Minogue) - Song by JakeShears - Apple Music". Retrieved 4 October 2023. Poole, Robert Michael (5 May...
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