Jess Wolfe

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Jessica Wolfe
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Jess Wolfe in 2023
Background information
Also known asJess Wolfe
Born Los Angeles, California, United States
OriginLos Angeles
Genres Indie pop
Occupation(s)singer, songwriter, actress
Instrument(s)vocals, bass synth
Years active2005–present

Jessica Wolfe is an American singer, songwriter, bass synth player and actress from Los Angeles, California. She is a founding member along with Holly Laessig of the indie pop musical group Lucius. [1]

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Life and early career

Jessica Wolfe was raised in Calabasas, California, and is a graduate of Calabasas High School. [2] She studied at the Berklee College of Music, where she met future Lucius bandmate Holly Laessig. She graduated with the class of 2007, and subsequently moved to Brooklyn. [3] [4] She then toured with Roger Waters as a backup singer on his Us + Them Tour. [5]

Music career

Wolfe and musical partner Holly Laessig founded Lucius upon moving to Brooklyn. [6] The band has since released two EPs, four albums, and have collaborated on numerous songs with other musical artists. [7]

Personal life

Wolfe was previously married to Lucius's drummer, Dan Molad, but they divorced ahead of the Second Nature album tour. [8]

Discography

with Lucius

with Brandi Carlile

Awards and nominations

Award / OrganizationYearCategoryNominated workResult
Grammy Awards 2023 Grammy Award for Album of the Year In These Silent Days - Brandi Carlile Nominated
Grammy Award for Record of the Year You and Me on the Rock - Brandi Carlile ft. Lucius Nominated
Grammy Award for Best Americana Performance Nominated


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References

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