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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 different languages on Wikipedia. Jake Shears is the 4,112th most popular singer (down from 3,830th in 2019), the 18,607th most popular biography from United States (down from 17,906th in 2019) and the 1,048th most popular American Singer.

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Among SINGERS

Among singers, Jake Shears ranks 4,112 out of 4,381. Before him are David Carreira, Alexandra Burke, Joe, Maria Arredondo, Bladee, and August Alsina. After him are Lady Sovereign, Yeat, Krayzie Bone, Pixie Lott, Silia Kapsis, and Andrea Ferro.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1978, Jake Shears ranks 1,120. Before him are Neil Sanderson, Sally Barsosio, Zhang Dechang, Kazunari Okayama, Norihiro Yamagishi, and Katsuya Ishihara. After him are Shinya Kawashima, Dario Dabac, Michiharu Otagiri, Hanna Marusava, Stefano Morrone, and Brian Ching.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Jake Shears ranks 18,615 out of 20,380. Before him are Mike Rodgers (1985), 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 1,048. Before him are MC Lyte (1970), Five for Fighting (1965), Andy McKee (1979), H.E.R. (1997), Joe (1973), and August Alsina (1992). After him are Yeat (2000), Krayzie Bone (1973), Morgan Wallen (1993), Joe Diffie (1958), Rodney Jerkins (1977), and Killer Mike (1975).

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