Jesse Lacey
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Jesse Thomas Lacey is an American musician
from Levittown, New York
. He is the frontman of the band Brand New
.
, Lacey plays guitar and writes most of the band's songs and lyrics. During a concert in St. Louis, Missouri, Lacey stated that during his sophomore year in high school he was persuaded to begin playing bass guitar by friend John Nolan. Before Brand New, he played in The Rookie Lot, featuring fellow Brand New bassist Garrett Tierney and drummer Brian Lane, as well as future Movielife
member Brandon Reilly
. Before The Rookie Lot, Lacey briefly played bass guitar and sang backing vocals in the band Taking Back Sunday
. Two notable songs that he is featured on are "Go On" and "Summer Stars" from the band's self-titled EP
.
Jesse Lacey has close ties with fellow Long Island musician John Nolan. Lacey attended South Shore Christian School, with Nolan, who had previously left Taking Back Sunday
and founded his band Straylight Run
. Jesse is also good friends with Kevin Devine
and Andy Hull
of Manchester Orchestra
.
Jesse Lacey has been featured in Kevin Devine
's "Cotton Crush", "After Party", and "No One Else's Problem" off the 2005 album Split the Country, Split the Street
. In 2007, Lacey did a solo tour of thirteen shows with Kevin Devine
and special guest Grace Read. During the summer of 2008 Jesse Lacey toured with Kevin Devine
and special guest Brian Bonz.
In 2007, Lacey played bass on the song "Rocket" (featuring T.J. from Men, Women & Children
) on the album This Is a Landslide by the band Intramural
.
Lacey has stated that although he likes talking to people, he does not enjoy talking about his band or his personal life, which is why he does not do many interviews.
. He has referenced them in the song "Mix Tape" on Brand New's debut album Your Favorite Weapon
. Lacey's lyrical style has been compared to Morrissey
. Lacey had also taped the words "Hi Moz" to his guitar in a television appearance for Jimmy Kimmel Live!. He is also a fan of the bands Archers of Loaf
(particularly their album Icky Mettle), Modest Mouse
and Neutral Milk Hotel
. He has stated in various interviews that Neutral Milk Hotel's second LP
, In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
is the most beautiful record ever written.
s and Jazzmasters, a Rickenbacker 330
, a Fender Cyclone and Squier Super-Sonic
for live performances, while in the studio, he uses many others. Recently he has used two Jazzmasters exclusively, one blue in standard tuning, and one black tuned 1/2 step down. Both Jazzmasters have had their bridges replaced with Mustang bridges and both have also been fitted with a buzzstop, but are otherwise stock. His acoustic guitars include a Takamine acoustic-electric, a Gibson Hummingbird, and several Taylor Acoustic-Electrics. His effects pedal board consists of (or has consisted of) a Boss TU-2, Vox Wah, Boss TR-2, Boss DD-2, Boss DD-5, Line6 DL4, ProCo Rat, MXR Blue Box, Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer, Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail, Boss RV-5, Boss NS-2, and a Morley ABY Selector Switch, among many others. He has used multiple amp and cab combinations including a Marshall Super Lead, Vox AC30, Matchless Phoenix 35, Fender Hot Rod Deville 4x10, Fender Triple, Fender Twin Reverb, and an Orange Rockerverb among others, most of which are played through a THD Hot Plate. On the "Your Favorite Weapon" tours he used a Fender Roc Pro 1000 amp head.
EPs:
Demos:
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
from Levittown, New York
Levittown, New York
Levittown is a hamlet in the Town of Hempstead located on Long Island in Nassau County, New York. Levittown is midway between the villages of Hempstead and Farmingdale. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a total population of 51,881....
. He is the frontman of the band Brand New
Brand New
Brand New is an American rock band from Long Island, New York. Formed in 2000, the band currently consists of vocalist/guitarist/lyricist Jesse Lacey, guitarist/vocalist/lyricist Vincent Accardi, bassist Garrett Tierney, drummer Brian Lane, and guitarist/keyboardist Derrick Sherman.In the late...
.
Musical career
In addition to being the lead singer of Brand NewBrand New
Brand New is an American rock band from Long Island, New York. Formed in 2000, the band currently consists of vocalist/guitarist/lyricist Jesse Lacey, guitarist/vocalist/lyricist Vincent Accardi, bassist Garrett Tierney, drummer Brian Lane, and guitarist/keyboardist Derrick Sherman.In the late...
, Lacey plays guitar and writes most of the band's songs and lyrics. During a concert in St. Louis, Missouri, Lacey stated that during his sophomore year in high school he was persuaded to begin playing bass guitar by friend John Nolan. Before Brand New, he played in The Rookie Lot, featuring fellow Brand New bassist Garrett Tierney and drummer Brian Lane, as well as future Movielife
The Movielife
The Movielife was a Long Island Melodic hardcore band, composed of vocalist Vinnie Caruana, bassist Phil Navetta, guitarist Brandon Reilly, drummer Evan Baken, and guitarist Alex Amiruddin, until 2001 when Alex Amiruddin left and was replaced by Dan Navetta....
member Brandon Reilly
Brandon Reilly
Brandon Reilly is an American musician, best known as the lead singer and guitarist for the band Nightmare of You.-Biography:Reilly first played with the Long Island hardcore band Confide, featuring Gregory Catanese of Forklift Driver...
. Before The Rookie Lot, Lacey briefly played bass guitar and sang backing vocals in the band Taking Back Sunday
Taking Back Sunday
Taking Back Sunday is a rock band from Long Island, NY, formed in 1999 by guitarist Eddie Reyes. Current members of the band are Adam Lazzara , John Nolan , Eddie Reyes , Shaun Cooper and Mark O'Connell ....
. Two notable songs that he is featured on are "Go On" and "Summer Stars" from the band's self-titled EP
Taking Back Sunday EP
Taking Back Sunday is Taking Back Sunday's first traceable demo. Jesse Lacey, now of the band Brand New, was in the band during the making of this demo. The lead vocals on this album are not sung by Adam Lazzara, but by Antonio Longo. The drumming on "Go On" and "Summer Stars" was done by Steven...
.
Jesse Lacey has close ties with fellow Long Island musician John Nolan. Lacey attended South Shore Christian School, with Nolan, who had previously left Taking Back Sunday
Taking Back Sunday
Taking Back Sunday is a rock band from Long Island, NY, formed in 1999 by guitarist Eddie Reyes. Current members of the band are Adam Lazzara , John Nolan , Eddie Reyes , Shaun Cooper and Mark O'Connell ....
and founded his band Straylight Run
Straylight Run
Straylight Run was an indie rock band based in Baldwin, New York. Two of the members, Nolan and Cooper, had been members of Taking Back Sunday and have now rejoined that band. Their final releases are the EPs About Time and Un Mas Dos, preceded by the full-length album entitled The Needles The...
. Jesse is also good friends with Kevin Devine
Kevin Devine
Kevin Devine is an American songwriter and musician from Brooklyn, New York, who is known for alternately introspective and political lyrics and melodic acoustic guitar songs...
and Andy Hull
Andy Hull
Andy Hull is an American singer, guitarist and song writer for the indie rock band Manchester Orchestra. He also has a side project Right Away, Great Captain, as well as co-founder of a side project with friend and folk musician Kevin Devine by the name of Bad Books.Hull was born in Atlanta, Georgia...
of Manchester Orchestra
Manchester orchestra
Manchester Orchestra is an American indie rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 2005. The group is currently composed of rhythm guitarist-singer-songwriter Andy Hull, lead guitarist Robert McDowell, keyboardist and percussionist Chris Freeman, bassist Jonathan Corley, and drummer Tim Very...
.
Jesse Lacey has been featured in Kevin Devine
Kevin Devine
Kevin Devine is an American songwriter and musician from Brooklyn, New York, who is known for alternately introspective and political lyrics and melodic acoustic guitar songs...
's "Cotton Crush", "After Party", and "No One Else's Problem" off the 2005 album Split the Country, Split the Street
Split the Country, Split the Street
Split the Country, Split the Street is Kevin Devine's third studio album. It was released in 2005, being the second of two albums released on Triple Crown Records. It is the first solo record released after Kevin was no longer in Miracle of 86...
. In 2007, Lacey did a solo tour of thirteen shows with Kevin Devine
Kevin Devine
Kevin Devine is an American songwriter and musician from Brooklyn, New York, who is known for alternately introspective and political lyrics and melodic acoustic guitar songs...
and special guest Grace Read. During the summer of 2008 Jesse Lacey toured with Kevin Devine
Kevin Devine
Kevin Devine is an American songwriter and musician from Brooklyn, New York, who is known for alternately introspective and political lyrics and melodic acoustic guitar songs...
and special guest Brian Bonz.
In 2007, Lacey played bass on the song "Rocket" (featuring T.J. from Men, Women & Children
Men, Women & Children
Men, Women & Children was an electropop band formed in 2004 by ex-Glassjaw guitarist Todd Weinstock. They released their self-titled debut album in 2006....
) on the album This Is a Landslide by the band Intramural
Denver Dalley
Denver Dalley is an accomplished singer-songwriter who got his start in Omaha, Nebraska.Dalley collaborated with Conor Oberst of the band Bright Eyes in the politically-charged indie rock band Desaparecidos. Dalley was the main songwriter while Oberst provided lyrics. The band released one album on...
.
Lacey has stated that although he likes talking to people, he does not enjoy talking about his band or his personal life, which is why he does not do many interviews.
Musical influences
He has stated that he is a fan of The SmithsThe Smiths
The Smiths were an English alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in 1982. Based on the song writing partnership of Morrissey and Johnny Marr , the band also included Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce...
. He has referenced them in the song "Mix Tape" on Brand New's debut album Your Favorite Weapon
Your Favorite Weapon
-External links:* on YouTube...
. Lacey's lyrical style has been compared to Morrissey
Morrissey
Steven Patrick Morrissey , known as Morrissey, is an English singer and lyricist. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the alternative rock band The Smiths. The band was highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career,...
. Lacey had also taped the words "Hi Moz" to his guitar in a television appearance for Jimmy Kimmel Live!. He is also a fan of the bands Archers of Loaf
Archers of Loaf
Archers of Loaf is an American indie-rock band originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, formed in 1990. The group toured extensively and released a total of four studio albums, a collection album, numerous singles and EPs, and a live album which was released after the band broke up in...
(particularly their album Icky Mettle), Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington, by singer/lyricist/guitarist Isaac Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green, and bassist Eric Judy. They are based in Portland, Oregon. Since their 1996 debut album, This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think...
and Neutral Milk Hotel
Neutral Milk Hotel
Neutral Milk Hotel was an American indie rock band formed by singer, guitarist and songwriter Jeff Mangum in the early 1990s. The band was noted for its experimental sound, obscure lyrics and eclectic instrumentation....
. He has stated in various interviews that Neutral Milk Hotel's second LP
LP album
The LP, or long-playing microgroove record, is a format for phonograph records, an analog sound storage medium. Introduced by Columbia Records in 1948, it was soon adopted as a new standard by the entire record industry...
, In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea is the second studio album by American indie rock band Neutral Milk Hotel, released in the United States on February 10, 1998 on Merge Records...
is the most beautiful record ever written.
Equipment
Lacey has been known to play several different Fender TelecasterFender Telecaster
The Fender Telecaster, colloquially known as the Tele , is typically a dual-pickup, solid-body electric guitar made by Fender.Its simple yet effective design and revolutionary sound broke ground and set trends in electric guitar manufacturing and popular music...
s and Jazzmasters, a Rickenbacker 330
Rickenbacker 330
The Rickenbacker 330 is part of Rickenbacker's 300 series of guitars, the series for which Rickenbacker is perhaps best known. The 330 entered the Rickenbacker product line in 1958, though at the time the 300 series of guitars was known as the "Capri" series. It was designed by the German luthier...
, a Fender Cyclone and Squier Super-Sonic
Squier Super-Sonic
The Squier Super-Sonic was a guitar manufactured and sold by Fender for two years in the 1990s as part of Fender's 1997 Vista series. The guitar was designed by Joe Carducci, who was Fender's electric guitar product manager at the time...
for live performances, while in the studio, he uses many others. Recently he has used two Jazzmasters exclusively, one blue in standard tuning, and one black tuned 1/2 step down. Both Jazzmasters have had their bridges replaced with Mustang bridges and both have also been fitted with a buzzstop, but are otherwise stock. His acoustic guitars include a Takamine acoustic-electric, a Gibson Hummingbird, and several Taylor Acoustic-Electrics. His effects pedal board consists of (or has consisted of) a Boss TU-2, Vox Wah, Boss TR-2, Boss DD-2, Boss DD-5, Line6 DL4, ProCo Rat, MXR Blue Box, Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer, Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail, Boss RV-5, Boss NS-2, and a Morley ABY Selector Switch, among many others. He has used multiple amp and cab combinations including a Marshall Super Lead, Vox AC30, Matchless Phoenix 35, Fender Hot Rod Deville 4x10, Fender Triple, Fender Twin Reverb, and an Orange Rockerverb among others, most of which are played through a THD Hot Plate. On the "Your Favorite Weapon" tours he used a Fender Roc Pro 1000 amp head.
Discography
Albums:- The Rookie Lot/Yearly split 7" (As The Rookie Lot), (1999)
- Your Favorite WeaponYour Favorite Weapon-External links:* on YouTube...
(As Brand NewBrand NewBrand New is an American rock band from Long Island, New York. Formed in 2000, the band currently consists of vocalist/guitarist/lyricist Jesse Lacey, guitarist/vocalist/lyricist Vincent Accardi, bassist Garrett Tierney, drummer Brian Lane, and guitarist/keyboardist Derrick Sherman.In the late...
), (October 19, 2001) - Deja EntenduDeja EntenduDeja Entendu is the second album from Long Island based rock band Brand New, released in 2003. It was widely praised for showing the band's maturation from Your Favorite Weapon. The album's title is French for "already heard" and is a commentary on modern rock...
(As Brand NewBrand NewBrand New is an American rock band from Long Island, New York. Formed in 2000, the band currently consists of vocalist/guitarist/lyricist Jesse Lacey, guitarist/vocalist/lyricist Vincent Accardi, bassist Garrett Tierney, drummer Brian Lane, and guitarist/keyboardist Derrick Sherman.In the late...
), (June 17, 2003) - Split the Country, Split the Streets (Backing Vocals on "Cotton Crush", "Afterparty", and "No One Else's Problem"), (May 10, 2005)
- The Devil and God Are Raging Inside MeThe Devil and God Are Raging Inside MeThe Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me is the third full length album by the alternative rock band Brand New, and their major label debut on Interscope Records. It was released on November 20, 2006 in the United Kingdom, on November 21, 2006 in the United States and Canada, November 25, 2006 in...
(As Brand NewBrand NewBrand New is an American rock band from Long Island, New York. Formed in 2000, the band currently consists of vocalist/guitarist/lyricist Jesse Lacey, guitarist/vocalist/lyricist Vincent Accardi, bassist Garrett Tierney, drummer Brian Lane, and guitarist/keyboardist Derrick Sherman.In the late...
), (November 21, 2006) - This Is a Landslide (Bass Guitar on "Rocket"), (October 23, 2007)
- Brother's BloodBrother's Blood-B-Sides:The I Could Be with Anyone E.P. features 2 b-sides, "The Weather Is Wonderful" and "What's Keeping Us Young", along with a demo for "She Stayed As Steam"....
(Backing Vocals on "Tomorrow's Just Too Late"), (April 24, 2009) - Daisy (As Brand NewBrand NewBrand New is an American rock band from Long Island, New York. Formed in 2000, the band currently consists of vocalist/guitarist/lyricist Jesse Lacey, guitarist/vocalist/lyricist Vincent Accardi, bassist Garrett Tierney, drummer Brian Lane, and guitarist/keyboardist Derrick Sherman.In the late...
), (September 22, 2009)
EPs:
- Taking Back Sunday EPTaking Back Sunday EPTaking Back Sunday is Taking Back Sunday's first traceable demo. Jesse Lacey, now of the band Brand New, was in the band during the making of this demo. The lead vocals on this album are not sung by Adam Lazzara, but by Antonio Longo. The drumming on "Go On" and "Summer Stars" was done by Steven...
(As Taking Back SundayTaking Back SundayTaking Back Sunday is a rock band from Long Island, NY, formed in 1999 by guitarist Eddie Reyes. Current members of the band are Adam Lazzara , John Nolan , Eddie Reyes , Shaun Cooper and Mark O'Connell ....
), (2001) - Lullaby EPLullaby EPLullaby was the second EP released by Taking Back Sunday. This was the last EP to featureoriginal vocalist Antonio Longo-See also:*...
(As Taking Back SundayTaking Back SundayTaking Back Sunday is a rock band from Long Island, NY, formed in 1999 by guitarist Eddie Reyes. Current members of the band are Adam Lazzara , John Nolan , Eddie Reyes , Shaun Cooper and Mark O'Connell ....
), (2001) - Brand New/Safety in Numbers Split EPBrand New/Safety In Numbers Split EP-Personnel:Brand New*Jesse Lacey – vocals, rhythm guitar, backing vocals*Vinnie Accardi – lead guitar*Garrett Tierney – bass*Brian Lane – drums, percussion*Natalie Iozzio - Flute Safety in Numbers*Andy Jackson – vocals, lead guitar...
(As Brand NewBrand NewBrand New is an American rock band from Long Island, New York. Formed in 2000, the band currently consists of vocalist/guitarist/lyricist Jesse Lacey, guitarist/vocalist/lyricist Vincent Accardi, bassist Garrett Tierney, drummer Brian Lane, and guitarist/keyboardist Derrick Sherman.In the late...
), (2002) - The Holiday EPThe Holiday EPThe Holiday EP is an EP by the band Brand New. This free, limited edition album was released on December 15, 2003 and made exclusively available to members of the Brand New Street Team. Only 1000 copies were ever pressed and members of the team only had to pay shipping costs in order to obtain it...
(As Brand NewBrand NewBrand New is an American rock band from Long Island, New York. Formed in 2000, the band currently consists of vocalist/guitarist/lyricist Jesse Lacey, guitarist/vocalist/lyricist Vincent Accardi, bassist Garrett Tierney, drummer Brian Lane, and guitarist/keyboardist Derrick Sherman.In the late...
), (December 15, 2003)
Demos:
- Five track demo tape (As The Rookie Lot), (1998)
- First four-track demo (As Brand NewBrand NewBrand New is an American rock band from Long Island, New York. Formed in 2000, the band currently consists of vocalist/guitarist/lyricist Jesse Lacey, guitarist/vocalist/lyricist Vincent Accardi, bassist Garrett Tierney, drummer Brian Lane, and guitarist/keyboardist Derrick Sherman.In the late...
), (2000) - Second demo (As Brand NewBrand NewBrand New is an American rock band from Long Island, New York. Formed in 2000, the band currently consists of vocalist/guitarist/lyricist Jesse Lacey, guitarist/vocalist/lyricist Vincent Accardi, bassist Garrett Tierney, drummer Brian Lane, and guitarist/keyboardist Derrick Sherman.In the late...
), (2001) - Fight Off Your Demons (As Brand NewBrand NewBrand New is an American rock band from Long Island, New York. Formed in 2000, the band currently consists of vocalist/guitarist/lyricist Jesse Lacey, guitarist/vocalist/lyricist Vincent Accardi, bassist Garrett Tierney, drummer Brian Lane, and guitarist/keyboardist Derrick Sherman.In the late...
), (2006)