Jerry Horton
| Jerry Horton | |
|---|---|
 Jerry Horton playing at Soundwave on February 28, 2015. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jerry Allan Horton |
| Born |
March 10, 1975 Charleston, South Carolina |
| Genres | Alternative rock, hard rock, alternative metal, nu metal, rapcore, punk rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels | Eleven Seven Music, DGC/Interscope, Geffen, DreamWorks |
| Associated acts | Papa Roach |
| Website |
paparoach |
| Notable instruments | |
|
Schecter Solo Custom Schecter Tempest Custom [1][2] | |
Jerry Allan Horton (born March 10, 1975 in Charleston, South Carolina) is the lead guitarist and backing vocalist and founding member of Californian alternative rock band Papa Roach.[3]
Biography
Jerry Horton was born in Charleston, South Carolina on March 10, 1975. He has one brother named Chad. He began playing the guitar at the age of 14. Before joining Papa Roach, Horton worked as a roofer. He was introduced to the band by an ex-girlfriend and soon joined Ben Luther as the lead guitarist of the band. Horton has been nominated a couple of times as best guitarist for the Californian Music Awards.[4] Horton is straight edge.
References
- ↑ http://www.schecterguitars.com/guitars/jerry-horton-tempest-detail
- ↑ http://www.schecterguitars.com/vault/listing/jerry-horton-solo-6-detail
- ↑ "Jerry Horton". Papa Roach. Retrieved 2012-03-08.
- ↑ "Jerry Horton". All Axess. Retrieved 2012-03-08.
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