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Jesse Hughes 
Jesse Hughes playing the Commodore Ballroom in July 2009Background information Birth name Jesse Everett Hughes Also known as The Devil, Boots Electric, J Devil Born September 24, 1972 - Greenville, South Carolina U.S. Genres Alternative rock, garage rock revival, blues rock, hard rock Occupations Musician, songwriter, Women's Rights Activist Instruments Vocals, guitar, bass, percussion, flute Labels AntAcidAudio, Downtown Records Associated acts Eagles of Death Metal, Desert Sessions, Queens of the Stone Age Jesse "The Devil" Hughes (born September 24, 1972) is an American musician from Greenville, South Carolina. Hughes is known for his role as frontman of the California-based rock band, Eagles of Death Metal. He cites Little Richard as his biggest musical influence and inspiration.[1]
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Early life
At age 7, Hughes' mother, Jo Ellen, moved him to Palm Desert, California. In high school, Hughes became friends with Josh Homme (later of Kyuss and Queens of the Stone Age). They became good friends after Josh Homme stopped a bully from picking on Hughes. Hughes graduated from the Greenville Technical College with a degree in journalism and worked as manager of a Video Depot in the Palm Desert for several years.
Eagles of Death Metal
Main article: Eagles of Death MetalJesse Hughes and Josh Homme formed Eagles of Death Metal in 1998. Hughes credits Homme with saving his life, claiming that during the recording of the second Eagles of Death Metal album Death By Sexy, he fell into serious drug addiction and that Homme not only drove him to rehab, but paid for it as well.[2]
Pseudonyms
Hughes is known to go by many different nicknames, including "J. Devil" (or simply "The Devil")[3] as well as "Boots Electric" ("Boots" for short) and "Fabulous Weapon" (both of which were band names used by Hughes' father). In an interview[4] Hughes revealed that his band mate Josh Homme gave him "The Devil" nickname when he was thirteen. "I used to get picked on a lot by Karl Doyle" says Hughes, "And when I would get picked on severely, or if it really made a point to me, I would get vengeance, but I would get vengeance in the way that I could, which was mostly clever and all consuming. Joshua once witnessed me in the moment I was about to enact vengeance upon someone, and he just said, 'You're the fucking devil dude,' and it stuck."
Other works
Jesse is one of the characters in the book Sex Tips from Rock Stars by Paul Miles to be published by Omnibus Press in July 2010.[5] In September 2011, Hughes will release his debut solo album under the moniker Boots Electric. The album will be released on Dangerbird Records and is called "Honkey Kong." [6][7] They played their first show in Columbus, Ohio August 12, 2011 at the CD 101 Summerfest Eve. [8]
Musical equipment
Jesse Hughes at the Commodore Ballroom.
Hughes is currently endorsed by Maton guitars[9] and Orange amplifiers.[10]
- Guitars
- Maton MS500 Electric
- Maton BB1200 Electric
- Maton EAJ85 Jumbo Acoustic
- Yamaha AES1500
- Effects
- Ernie Ball Wah Pedal
- Boss DD-6 Delay
- TC Electronics Nova Drive Overdrive/Distortion
- Boss TU-2 Tuner
- Amplifiers
- Orange Rockerverb 50w combo
- Orange 4x12 Cabinet
- Laney Amplifer
Selected discography
See also: Eagles of Death Metal#DiscographyYear Band or artist Album 1998 The Desert Sessions Volumes 3 & 4 2002 Fatso Jetson Cruel & Delicious 2004 Eagles of Death Metal Peace, Love, Death Metal As a solo artist A Pair of Queens 2005 Queens of the Stone Age Lullabies to Paralyze 2006 Eagles of Death Metal Death by Sexy 2008 Heart On September 2011 Boots Electric (solo artist) Honkey Kong 2011 on Miracle Boots Electric (solo artist) Untitled 4 song 12 inch LP References
- ^ Medsker, David (2006-02-28). "Interview with Jesse Hughes". Bullz-Eye. http://www.bullz-eye.com/music/interviews/2006/eagles_of_death_metal.htm. Retrieved 2007-07-20.
- ^ http://www.truepunk.com/interviews/eagles_of_death_metal/
- ^ Blevins, Tal (2004-10-20). "Eagles of Death Metal: Local-Eyzed in San Francisco". IGN.com. http://music.ign.com/articles/558/558314p1.html. Retrieved 2007-07-20.
- ^ "Eagles of Death Metal Part 2: Jesse Hughes". SuicideGirls.com. 4 November 2008. http://suicidegirls.com/interviews/Eagles+of+Death+Metal+Part+2%3A+Jesse+Hughes/. Retrieved 2008-11-04..
- ^ http://sextipsfromrockstars.com SexTipsFromRockStars.com
- ^ http://www.prefixmag.com/news/eagles-of-death-metal-frontman-preps-solo-debut-ho/55037/
- ^ http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/spinner#/10
- ^ http://www.cd101.com/sections/events/Calendar.aspx?ev_id=52972
- ^ http://www.maton.com.au/profiles/jesse-hughes.html
- ^ http://www.orangeamps.com/artists.asp?Action=View&ID=39
External links
- Official Eagles of Death Metal site
- Eagles of Death Metal Fansite
- Jesse Hughes on Twitter
- Jesse Hughes at MySpace
- Jesse talks to Mattias and Dave-Os of Band of the Day
- Buddyhead interviews Eagles Of Death Metal about GNR tour
- Jesse Hughes Talks About Heart On
- Jesse Hughes In SPIN's November Issue
Eagles of Death Metal Permanent members: Jesse Hughes · Josh Homme
Current touring lineup: Hughes · Dave Catching · Joey Castillo · Dean Fertita
Past contributors: Troy Van Leeuwen · Brian O'Connor · Hutch · Dave Grohl · Nick Oliveri · Gene Trautmann · Jack Black · Samantha Maloney · Claude Coleman · Wendy Ray Fowler · Brody Dalle · Kat Von D · Taylor Hawkins · Tim VanhamelStudio albums Singles EPs A Pair of Queens (by Jesse Hughes)DVDs Related articles The Desert Sessions Personnel FounderContributing musiciansPJ Harvey · Jeordie White (a.k.a. Twiggy Ramirez) · Dave Catching · Nick Oliveri · Mark Lanegan · John McBain · Josh Freese · Chris Goss · Alain Johannes · Dean Ween · Alfredo Hernández · Fred Drake · Brant Bjork · Ben Shepherd · Pete Stahl · Jesse Hughes · Craig Armstrong · Mario Lalli · Larry Lalli · T. Fresh · Blag Dahlia · Gene Trautmann · Adam Maples · Teddy Quinn · Tony Mason · Barrett Martin · Natasha Shneider · Brendon McNichol · Samantha Maloney · Joey Castillo · Brian O'Connor · Troy Van LeeuwenDiscography Original 10" vinyl releasesVolume 1: Instrumental Driving Music for Felons · Volume 2: Status: Ships Commander Butchered · Volume 3: Set Coordinates for the White Dwarf!!! · Volume 4: Hard Walls and Little Trips · Volume 5: Poetry for the Masses (Sea Shed Shit Head by the She Sore) · Volume 6: Poetry for the Masses (Black Anvil Ego) · Volume 7: Gypsy Marches · Volume 8: Can You See Under My Thumb? There You Are. · Volume 9: I See You Hearin' Me · Volume 10: I Heart DiscoCompact Disc compilationsThe Desert Sessions, volumes 1 & 2 · The Desert Sessions, volumes 3 & 4 · The Desert Sessions, volumes 5 & 6 · The Desert Sessions, volumes 7 & 8 · The Desert Sessions, volumes 9 & 10Related bands Kyuss · Queens of the Stone Age · earthlings? · Masters of Reality · Eagles of Death Metal · Nick Oliveri and the Mondo Generator · Monster Magnet · Goatsnake · Soundgarden · Screaming Trees · Orquesta del Desierto · Yawning Man · Yellow#5 · Goon Moon · Fu Manchu · Brant Bjork & The Bros · Hater · Wellwater Conspiracy · Scream · Wool · The Dwarves · Fatso Jetson · Eleven · WeenCategories:- 1972 births
- Living people
- American rock singers
- American rock guitarists
- American libertarians
- National Rifle Association members
- American male singers
- People from Greenville, South Carolina
- Musicians from South Carolina
- South Carolina Republicans
- American anti-communists
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