Jacob Sproul

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Jacob Sproul
Born1983 (age 3536)
Origin Boulder, Colorado, United States
Genres Rock
Occupation(s)Guitarist, vocalist
Instruments Guitar, bass guitar
Associated acts Rose Hill Drive

Jacob Sproul (born January 3, 1983) is the rhythm guitarist and vocalist of American rock band Rose Hill Drive. He played bass for most of Rose Hill Drive's existence, but switched to rhythm guitar after bassist Jimmy Stofer joined. [1] He is the brother of lead guitarist Daniel Sproul. Sproul is a graduate of Fairview High School in Boulder, Colorado. Jacob's knuckles contain tattoos saying 'Love' and 'Bass.' Jake and Daniel are the older brothers of Boulder musician Ben Sproul. He has written a variety of songs that are unbelievably catchy and musically inclined.

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References

  1. Accomazzo, David (23 September 2010). "Back from the brink". Boulder Weekly. Retrieved 11 March 2017.