Aaron Pauley

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Aaron Pauley
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Aaron Pauley performing in 2019
Background information
Birth nameAaron Charles Pauley
Born (1988-08-04) August 4, 1988 (age 36)
Vacaville, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • bass
Years active2004–present
Member of
Formerly ofRazing Alexandria

Aaron Charles Pauley (born August 4, 1988) is an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist and bassist for the rock band Of Mice & Men and the lead vocalist for Jamie's Elsewhere. He was also formerly the lead vocalist for Razing Alexandria.

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Biography

Pauley grew up in Vacaville together with his parents Randy and Kellie Pauley, and younger brother, Samuel. [1] He developed an interest in music at an early age and began playing guitar at the age of eight, and began playing bass at age 11. Pauley joined his first band, Menace to Society, at the age of 13. [1] He graduated from Vacaville High School in 2006. Two years later, he joined the Sacramento-based Jamie's Elsewhere as a vocalist and recorded two albums with them. He joined Of Mice & Men in 2012. [1]

Pauley currently lives in Huntington Beach with his wife Amanda Bouffard and his Boston Terrier, Daisy. [1]

Discography

All credits were taken from Pauley's AllMusic credits list. [2]

With Jamie's Elsewhere
With Of Mice & Men

Collaborations and other songs

SongYearArtistRelease
"You Had Me at Hello" (featuring Aaron Pauley)2010 [3] [4] The ParadeCastles
"Nicotine Battle vs. Theropy" (featuring Aaron Pauley)Twenty Days with JulianTwenty Days with Julian
"Battle for Athens" (featuring Aaron Pauley)2011 [5] [6] The Light IrisCities Built on Ruins of Regret
"(A) 1.13.40" (featuring Aaron Pauley)The Blush of DawnThe Blush of Dawn
"Straighten Up" (featuring Aaron Pauley)2012 [7] Eric JulyNon-album single
"Meet You in the Sound" (featuring Aaron Pauley)2022 [8] Kayzo & PhaseOneNew Breed
"Sacred Kiss" (featuring Aaron Pauley) Bad Wolves Sacred Kiss
"One Foot in the Grave" (featuring Aaron Pauley)2024 From Ashes to New Blackout

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