Carl Jah

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Carl Jah
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Carl Jah (back row, second from right) as part of the band Dread Zeppelin at the Edwards Drive-In, Arcadia, CA 1989
Background information
Birth nameCarl John Haasis
Born Arcadia, California, U.S.
Genres Rock, reggae, heavy metal, hard rock
OccupationsMusician
Years active1976–present
Website carljah.com

Carl Jah (Carl Haasis) is an American rock musician and co-founder of the band Dread Zeppelin. He was the lead guitarist with the band from its founding until 1995, and returned for a period in the 2000s. In 2012, he released his first solo album, Re-Purpose. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Blackett, Matt (June 4, 2013). "Carl Jah Lets Nothing Go to Waste on 'Re-Purpose'". Guitar Player . Retrieved August 30, 2013.
  2. Nicholes, Will (July 31, 2013). "Former Dread Zeppelin guitarist hits solo trail". Toledo Free Press . p. 18. Retrieved August 30, 2013.

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