JAKE PITTS
Background information:
Birth name: Jacob Mark Pitts
Also known as: Jake Pitts, The Mourner, " My Get Fit Jesus "
Born: August 21st 1985 Idaho, United States
Genres: Heavy metal, glam metal, metalcore, hard rock
Occupations: Musician, guitarist, songwriter, producer, engineer, Youtuber ( Personal & fitness )
Instruments: Guitar, drums, piano
Years active: 2010-present
Labels: Lava, Standby
Associated acts: Black Veil Brides, 80 Proof Riot
Jacob Mark " Jake " Pitts ( born August 21st, 1985 )is an American musician and record producer best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band Black Veil Brides.
The song " Carolyn " was written by BVB lead guitarist Jake Pitts about his mother when she was going through a period of illness. On January 18th, 2014, his mother, Carolyn, died.
Jake married Inna Logvin Pitts on February 3rd 2017.
Jake received his first guitar when he was 10 years old, but he put it away and didnīt play it for a few years then he picked it back up when he began listening to Metallica, because he wanted to recreate their sound. He learned music and harmony theory from his mother, who was a classical pianist and composer.
Before joining BVB, he played lead guitar in the bands The Perfect Victim and 80 Proof Riot.He is a certified recording engineer and went to Los Angeles Recording school in 2006. Alongside currently co-producing the fourth Black Veil Brides record with John Feldmann, he is working on new band with his wife Inna, called " Aelonia ". He is also producing for other bands such as New Years Day.