Jake Cavaliere | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Jacob William Cavaliere |
Born |
Downey, California, United States |
April 5, 1972
Genres | Punk Rock, Rock & Roll, Garage Punk, Surf, Psychedelic |
Occupation(s) | Musician, Singer, Song Writer, Producer, Tattoo Artist |
Instruments | Vocals, Organ, Piano, Bass, Harmonica |
Years active | 1989–present |
Labels | Dionysus, Sympathy For the Record Industry, Fargo, Gearhead Records, Zombie A Go Go, Capital |
Associated acts | Eastern Green, The Finks, The Morlocks, Lords of Altamont, Black Honey Cult, Untamed Youth, Lord Hunt & His Missing Finks, The Go-Nuts, The Bomboras, Chelsea Smiles, Gallows, The Fuzztones, The Witchdoctors |
Website | http://lordsofaltamont.com/ |
Jake Cavaliere (born Jacob William Cavaliere, April 5, 1972 in Downey, California) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, producer and tattoo artist. He is best known for being the frontman and lead vocalist for Southern California rock and roll band Lords of Altamont, as well as his contributions as organ player and vocalist for the surf and garage combo The Bomboras.
Often known as 'The Preacher', Jake started his career in music while still attending high school with San Diego-based garage band Eastern Green and has also spent time on tour with The Cramps as Poison Ivy's guitar technician in the mid 2000s. Recruited in 2007 by former MC5 bassist Michael Davis, Jake is also a member of the non-profit organization, Music is Revolution. He has since appeared in, or recorded with acts such as : The Witchoctors, The Fuzztones, The Finks, The Bomboras, Chelsea Smiles, The Morlocks, The Go-Nuts, Untamed Youth, Lord Hunt & His Missing Finks, Lords of Altamont and Black Honey Cult.