Justin Beck Explained

Justin Beck
Background:	non_vocal_instrumentalist
Birth Name:	Justin Beck
Birth Date:	17 December 1979
Origin:	Merrick,^[1] Long Island, New York, U.S.
Years Active:	1993–present
Label:	Warner Music
Website:	www.Glassjaw.com

Justin Beck is an American musician and businessman. He is the guitarist and musical writer for Long Island, New York band Glassjaw. In 1999, Beck founded the merchandise company Merchdirect on the principle of artists owning the rights to merchandise.^[2] Beck successfully concluded the sale of Merchdirect and exited the company in 2023. In the 90s, he was a member of the Jewish straight edge hardcore band Sons of Abraham.^[3]

Signature instruments

In January 2024, Schecter Guitar Research announced the release of a signature Justin Beck guitar and bass.^[4]

Personal life

He and wife, Melissa Howard, an alumna of , are the parents of Shalom Mazie, who was born March 20, 2009, ^[5] and two other daughters: Maja and Shira.

Justin Beck is the only member of Glassjaw to remain straight edge.^[6]

External links

• Justin Beck - Off The Record article

Notes and References

1. http://lipulse.com/2018/02/26/glassjaw-roars-back/ Glassjaw roars back
2. Rubinton, Noel (December 31, 2007). "Think it's easy to start a t-shirt company? Think again". Newsday.
3. Web site: Sons of Abraham. AllMusic. June 25, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20120623093949/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/sons-of-abraham-mn0000042483. June 23, 2012.
4. Web site: Weller . Phil . Glassjaw’s Justin Beck gets signature guitar AND bass models courtesy of Schecter . guitarworld.com . Guitar World . 25 May 2024.
5. http://celebritybabies.people.com/2009/03/26/melissa-howard-beck-welcomes-daughter-shalom-mazie/ "Melissa Howard Beck Welcomes Daughter Shalom Mazie"
6. Web site: Interview: Daryl Palumbo of Head Automatica. 5 June 2013.