Jessica Wolfe | |
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Also known as | Jess Wolfe |
Born | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Origin | Los Angeles |
Genres | Indie pop |
Occupation(s) | singer, songwriter, actress |
Instrument(s) | vocals, bass synth |
Years active | 2005–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]
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]
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]
Wolfe was previously married to Lucius's drummer, Dan Molad, but they divorced ahead of the Second Nature album tour. [8]
with Lucius
with Brandi Carlile
Award / Organization | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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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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