Jasen Rauch
Jasen Rauch | |
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Rauch in 2016. | |
Born | April 24, 1981 |
Residence | Springfield, Tennessee |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Guitarist, composer, producer |
Spouse(s) | Ashley Rauch |
Children | 2 |
Musical career | |
Genres | Alternative rock, alternative metal, post-grunge, Christian rock, Christian metal |
Instruments | Guitar |
Associated acts | Red, Breaking Benjamin |
Jasen Rauch (/ˈraʊʃ/)[1] (born April 24, 1981)[2] is an American producer, composer, musician, and writer, best known as the former lead guitarist and current lead guitarist of the alternative rock bands Red and Breaking Benjamin, respectively. Although no longer an active member of Red, he still writes music for the band.[1] Rauch is also well-known as the producer for Korn guitarist Brian Welch's solo project, Love and Death. According to Welch, Rauch "has a great track record for recording, producing, writing, and being in a band", and credits him as an inspiration for his returning to music.[3] Before joining Breaking Benjamin in late 2014, Rauch also co-wrote several songs on their 2009 Dear Agony album, including "I Will Not Bow" and "Lights Out".[4] Rauch is also a writer for Razor & Tie Music Publishing.[1]
Rauch has also worked with acts such as Pillar,[5] Kerrie Roberts,[6] Stars Go Dim,[1] Fireflight,[1] 12 Stones,[1] Spoken,[7] The Wedding,[8] and Disciple.[1] Spoken frontman Matt Baird expressed Rauch as a "vital part in what 'Illusion' is and where Spoken is right now", crediting him as "an amazing producer."[7] Rauch also worked with producer Rob Graves in scoring the film Into the Darkness.[1]
Personal life
Jasen Rauch, his wife Ashley Rauch, and his two daughters Eden and Lyric Rauch live in Springfield, Tennessee.[1] Rauch is a Christian.[9][10]
Discography
- with Red
- End of Silence (2006)
- Innocence & Instinct (2009)
- with Breaking Benjamin
- Dark Before Dawn (2015)
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Rauch, Jasen. "Jasen Rauch". Razor & Tie Direct LLC. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
- ↑ Birthdays: April 24 - ASSOCIATED PRESS
- ↑ Reesman, Bryan (December 22, 2013). "Co-founding Korn Guitarist Discusses His Return to the Band After Eight Years". GRAMMY.com. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
- ↑ Lello, Michael (November 18, 2009). "Exclusive: Ben Burnley interview transcript". The Weekender. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
- ↑ "Confessions: Information". About.com. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
- ↑ "Kerrie Roberts Savior To Me lyrics". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
- 1 2 "Spoken Frontman Matt Baird Talks New Album 'Illusion', Working With Jasen Rauch + More". Loudwire. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
- ↑ "The Wedding (ex-Letter Kills) sign to Tooth & Nail". Punk News. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
- ↑ "BMI Christian Awards Honor the Genre's Most Played Songs". BMI. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
- ↑ "Jasen Rauch Interview". YouTube. Ryfo Network. Retrieved April 21, 2015.