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Jake Shears

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Jason F. Sellards (born October 3, 1978), known professionally by the stage name Jake Shears, is an American singer, songwriter, musician and actor. He is best known as the co-lead vocalist of New York City pop-rock band Scissor Sisters, who achieved considerable chart success in the 2000s before their indefinite hiatus in 2012. Since 2017, Shears has pursued a solo career; he released his debut solo studio album, Jake Shears, in August 2018 and his second album Last Man Dancing on June 2, 2023. In addition to his solo career, Shears has collaborated with several artists and made his Broadway debut in Kinky Boots in 2018. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 18 different languages on Wikipedia. Jake Shears is the 4,348th most popular singer (down from 3,830th in 2024), the 19,330th most popular biography from United States (down from 17,906th in 2019) and the 1,088th most popular American Singer.

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Among people born in 1978, Jake Shears ranks 1,288. Before him are Zhang Dechang, Kazunari Okayama, Ferdinando Coppola, Norihiro Yamagishi, Katsuya Ishihara, and Olga Alexandrova. After him are Shinya Kawashima, Dario Dabac, Michiharu Otagiri, Hanna Marusava, Stefano Morrone, and Louisa Walter.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Jake Shears ranks 19,338 out of 20,380. Before him are Suzie McConnell-Serio (1966), Juergen Sommer (1969), August Alsina (1992), John Roberts (1971), Meryl Davis (1987), and Scout Taylor-Compton (1989). After him are Alex Frost (1987), Jordan Nwora (1998), Luke Ridnour (1981), Steve Israel (1958), Adrianne Wadewitz (1977), and Jon Fisher (1972).

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Among SINGERS In United States

Among singers born in United States, Jake Shears ranks 1,084. Before him are Joe (1973), and August Alsina (1992). After him are Yeat (2000), Krayzie Bone (1973), Win Butler (1980), Morgan Wallen (1993), Joe Diffie (1958), Rodney Jerkins (1977), Killer Mike (1975), David Cook (1982), Trippie Redd (1999), and Sabrina Bryan (1984).

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