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Jake Pitts
Birth Name:Jacob Mark Pitts
Birth Date:21 August 1985
Birth Place:Nampa, Idaho, U.S.
Genre:Heavy metal, post-hardcore, metalcore, alternative metal
Occupation:Musician, songwriter, record producer
Instrument:Guitar
Years Active:1999–present[1]
Label:Lava, Standby
Current Member Of:Black Veil Brides
Associated Acts:Black Veil Brides, Aelonia
Website:Jake Pitts on Twitter

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

Musical career

Pitts received his first guitar when he was 10 years old, but he put it away and did not play it again until he was 13. He began listening to Metallica around this time, because he wanted to recreate their sound.[1] Jake only received lessons for about four months. After this time, he decide to learn on his own. From his Mother, Carolyn, he learned music and harmony theory, who was a classical pianist and composer. Pitts is also influenced musically by rock and heavy metal artists such as Van Halen, Scorpions, Paul Gilbert, Buckethead, Randy Rhoads, Pantera, Black Sabbath, Armored Saint, Dio, Manowar, Iced Earth, Darkthrone, Cannibal Corpse, Slayer, Avenged Sevenfold, Mötley Crüe, and Metallica.

Before joining Black Veil Brides, Pitts played lead guitar in the bands the Perfect Victim and 80 Proof Riot.[2] He is a certified recording engineer and went to Los Angeles Recording School in 2006.[3] He co-produced the fourth Black Veil Brides record with John Feldmann, along with their fifth record Vale.

He is working on a new band with his spouse Cory, called Aelonia. He is also producing for other bands such as New Years Day.[4]

Personal life

The song "Carolyn" was written by Pitts about his mother when she was going through a period of illness.[5] [6] On January 18, 2014, his mother, Carolyn, died.[7] 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. Pitts also opened a fitness company called Get Mean Fitness with his friend Matt Yani.[8]

Pitts married Cory Logvin, on February 3, 2017.[9]

Awards

Pitts and fellow Black Veil Brides guitarist Jinxx won Revolver Magazine's Golden Gods Award for "Best Guitarists 2012".[10] [11]

Production

Notes and References

  1. Web site: "METAL OF HONOR" INTERVIEW: JAKE PITTS FROM BLACK VEIL BRIDES. Exhibit A Gallery. April 15, 2010. June 19, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20130520065906/http://www.exhibitagallery.com/blog/2010/04/interview-jacob-pitts-from-black-veil-brides/. May 20, 2013.
  2. Web site: Guitar World. Interview: Black Veil Brides’ Jake Pitts and Jinxx Discuss Their Roots and Connection to Their Fans. Alison. Richter. January 10, 2012. June 19, 2012.
  3. Web site: Black Veil Brides: 'You've Got To Be More Than A Band In T-Shirts And Jeans' | Interviews @ . Ultimate-guitar.com . 2013-02-28 . December 3, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131203051726/http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/interviews/interviews/black_veil_brides_youve_got_to_be_more_than_a_band_in_t-shirts_and_jeans.html?no_takeover . dead .
  4. Web site: Sick first session in Iron Audio 2.0 with New Years Day . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BPty-WTgelc . December 24, 2021 . registration. Jake Pitts Instagram . 26 May 2020 . 26 January 2017.
  5. Web site: Carolyn by Black Veil Brides Songfacts . Songfacts.com . 2013-02-28.
  6. Web site: Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides Talks "Set the World on Fire", "Batman" Movies, and More – ARTISTdirect News . Artistdirect.com . 2013-02-28.
  7. Web site: Jake Pitts Instagram . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/jcNvq8lD9U . December 24, 2021 . registration. 26 May 2020 . 21 January 2014.
  8. Web site: Jake Pitts Youtube.
  9. Web site: Jake Pitts Instagram . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BQE1WGjgWXc . December 24, 2021 . registration. 26 May 2020 . 3 January 2017.
  10. Web site: 'Revolver' Golden Gods Awards Winners Announced. Revolver Magazine. April 16, 2012. May 24, 2012.
  11. Web site: Jake and Jinxx win award for "Best Guitarists". Loudwire Rock News. Mary. Oullette. April 12, 2012. May 23, 2012.

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