Jesse Hughes (musician) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jesse Hughes
Hughes performing in 2010
Background information
Birth name	Jesse Everett Hughes
Also known as	Boots Electric J Devil The Devil Fabulous Weapon
Born	(1972-09-24) September 24, 1972 (age 52) Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
Origin	Palm Desert, California, U.S.
Genres	Garage rock hard rock desert rock rockabilly
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter musician
Instruments	Vocals guitar bass
Years active	1998–present
Labels	AntAcidAudio Downtown MapleMusic

Jesse Everett Hughes (born September 24, 1972) is an American singer and musician. He is famous as the lead singer of the rock band Eagles of Death Metal. With his band, he has made four studio albums and one live album. Jesse Hughes also has a solo music career. For his solo work, he uses the name Boots Electric.

Early Life and School

Jesse Everett Hughes was born in Greenville, South Carolina. This was on September 24, 1972. When he was seven, he moved to Palm Desert, California. He moved with his mother, Jo Ellen.

In high school, he met Josh Homme. They became very good friends. Josh helped Jesse when a bully was bothering him. Jesse later went to Greenville Technical College. He earned a degree in journalism there. For several years, he managed a video store in Palm Desert.

Jesse Hughes' Music Career

Starting Eagles of Death Metal

Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme created the band Eagles of Death Metal in 1998. They started making music together. The band became well-known for its rock sound.

On November 13, 2015, the band was playing a concert. They were at the Le Bataclan theater in Paris. During their show, the theater was attacked. The band members were able to escape safely through a backstage area.

Other Music and Film Projects

In September 2011, Jesse Hughes released his first solo album. It was called Honkey Kong. He released it under his solo name, Boots Electric. The album came out on Dangerbird Records.

In 2015, Jesse appeared in a silent film. The movie was called Gutterdämmerung. It was directed by Björn Tagemose. Other famous musicians like Iggy Pop and Lemmy were also in the film.

In 2017, Jesse starred in a documentary. It was called Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis (Our Friends). The film was directed by Colin Hanks. It was about the 2015 Paris attack. The documentary also featured Josh Homme and Bono.

In 2020, Jesse Hughes became a Senior Reporter. He worked for MUSE TV and Culturally Obsessed. In 2021, he worked with musician Muck Sticky. They released a song and music video called "Stir Crazy". In the same year, Eagles of Death Metal announced a tour. It was to celebrate their 24th anniversary.

Musical Instruments and Gear

Hughes performing with Eagles of Death Metal in June 2019

Jesse Hughes uses specific brands for his music. He is supported by Maton guitars. He also uses Orange amplifiers.

Personal Life and Nicknames

Jesse Hughes uses many different nicknames. Some of these are "J. Devil", "The Devil", "Boots Electric", and "Fabulous Weapon". The last two names were also used by his father's bands. In 2008, he shared that Josh Homme gave him the "The Devil" nickname. Josh gave him this name when Jesse was 13 years old.

Jesse has also shown interest in politics. He once said he wanted to be a Republican politician when he was younger.

Discography

Filmography

See also

In Spanish: Jesse Hughes para niños