Justin Beck

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Justin Beck
Birth nameJustin Beck
Born (1979-12-17) December 17, 1979 (age 44)
Origin Merrick, [1] Long Island, New York, U.S.
Genres Hardcore punk, metalcore, post-hardcore, alternative metal
Occupation(s)Musician, Songwriter, Guitarist
Instrument(s)Guitar, Bass, drums
Years active1993–present
Labels Warner Music
Website www.Glassjaw.com

Justin Beck is an American musician and businessman. He is the guitarist and musical writer for Long Island, New York band Glassjaw. Beck founded the band merchandise company MerchDirect in 1999 on the principle of artists owning the rights to merchandise over a major label. [2] In the 90s, he was a member of the straight edge hardcore band Sons of Abraham, together with Todd Weinstock. [3]

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Personal life

He and wife, Melissa Howard, an alumna of The Real World: New Orleans , are the parents of Shalom Mazie, who was born March 20, 2009, [4] and two other daughters: Maja and Shira.

Justin Beck is the only member of Glassjaw to remain straight edge. [5]

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References

  1. Glassjaw roars back
  2. Rubinton, Noel (December 31, 2007). "Think it's easy to start a t-shirt company? Think again". Long Island Newsday .
  3. "Sons of Abraham". AllMusic. Archived from the original on June 23, 2012. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
  4. "Melissa Howard Beck Welcomes Daughter Shalom Mazie". People . March 26, 2009.
  5. "Interview: Daryl Palumbo of Head Automatica". 5 June 2013.