Jack Lawless

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Jack Lawless
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Jack Lawlees (far right) with DNCE at Soundbox in 2015
Background information
Born (1987-09-20) September 20, 1987 (age 35)
New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer
Instrument(s)
  • Drums
  • percussion
  • vocals
Years active2007–present
Labels Republic
Member of
  • DNCE
  • Ocean Grove
  • Bort

Jack Lawless (born September 20, 1987) is an American musician and singer. He is the drummer for the bands DNCE and Ocean Grove, as well as a live drummer for the Jonas Brothers. [1] He grew up in Middletown Township, New Jersey, part of Monmouth County.

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Career

Music

Lawless has performed with the Jonas Brothers since 2006. [2]

In 2008, Lawless played the drums on Demi Lovato's debut album Don't Forget . [2]

He is the drummer for the band DNCE (with Joe Jonas as lead singer) which debuted in 2015. [3] [4] [5]

Jonas Brothers

The Jonas Brothers' backing band included Ryan Liestman on keyboards, John Taylor on guitar, Greg Garbowsky on bass and himself on drums.

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