Jinxx

Jinxx
Jinxx in the 2011 music video for Rebel Love Song
Background information
Birth name Jeremy Miles Ferguson
Born (1986-01-07) January 7, 1986
Webster City, Iowa, U.S.
Genres Rock, metalcore, hardcore punk, heavy metal, glam metal
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter
Instruments Vocals, guitar, violin, cello, piano, keyboards
Labels Lava, Standby, Universal Republic
Associated acts Black Veil Brides, The Dreaming, Amen, 80 Proof Riot, Chris Hall, Team Cybergeist, XO Stereo, The Drastics

Jeremy Miles Ferguson, better known by the stage name Jinxx, is an American musician best known as the rhythm guitarist, violinist, cellist, pianist, lyricist, songwriter, and composer of American rock band Black Veil Brides.

History

He joined Black Veil Brides in mid-2009 when Andy Biersack was reforming his band in Hollywood, California. He has also played in the bands The Dreaming, Amen, Team Cybergeist, and The Drastics.[1][2][3][4] He got his first guitar when he was two, and started playing live shows with his father at the age of eight, mainly playing in local bars.[1] He is heavily influenced by classical music and classical composers, such as Bach and Beethoven.[2][5] The first album he ever owned was Metallica's fourth album, ...And Justice for All, and he learned every track from start to finish.[6] He and fellow Black Veil Brides guitarist Jake Pitts won Revolver Magazine's Golden Gods Award for "Best Guitarists 2012".[7][8] Jinxx married his second wife Alice Mogg on September 18th, 2018 in London.

References

  1. 1 2 Red (August 29, 2009). "Jinxx Interview". Noizefront. Archived from the original on January 7, 2014. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
  2. 1 2 Interview – Jinxx. blackveilbridespy.blogspot.com (April 30, 2011).
  3. ↑ » Members. Teamcybergeist.com. Retrieved on 2012-07-28.
  4. ↑ Black Veil Brides: Jinxx Biography. Andrewbiersack.blogspot.com (January 7, 1981). Retrieved on 2012-07-28.
  5. ↑ "Slash, Korn, Slayer, Slipknot, Anthrax, Hollywood Undead, Asking Alexandria, Five Finger Death Punch, Michelle Rodriguez and More Talk When They Discovered Metallica – ARTISTdirect News". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved 2013-02-28.
  6. ↑ Alison Richter (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.
  7. ↑ Revolver Magazine (April 16, 2012). "'Revolver' Golden Gods Awards Winners Announced". Revolver Magazine. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
  8. ↑ Mary Oullette (April 12, 2012). "Jake and Jinxx win award for "Best Guitarists"". Loudwire Rock News. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
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