Jake Luhrs

William Jacob "Jake" Luhrs is an American musician best known as the lead vocalist of August Burns Red.

Jake Luhrs
Luhrs performing with August Burns Red in 2014
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Jacob Luhrs
Born (1985-02-02) February 2, 1985
OriginMontclair, New Jersey[1]
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2006–present
Associated actsAugust Burns Red, She Walks in Beauty

Background

Luhrs first entered the music scene in Columbia, South Carolina where he was the frontman for a band known as She Walks In Beauty. The band released two EPs on which Luhrs was featured but eventually disbanded. After vocalist Josh McManness left, Luhrs got in touch with August Burns Red through Myspace which started his career with the band. Luhrs has performed on all the ABR albums except 2005's Thrill Seeker and 2003's Looks Fragile After All. Luhrs has performed both studio and live guest vocal spots for bands such as Pierce the Veil,[2][3] Blessthefall,[4] and For Today.[5] Luhrs runs a charity called Heart Support.[6][7][8][9][10] Luhrs, along with Matt Greiner and JB Brubaker and members of We Came as Romans and Blessthefall, appear in parody metal band, Amidst the Grave's Demons video for "Save My Life".

Personal life

Luhrs was married to Kristen Michelle Welch since 2011, but they have since separated.[9] Luhrs is a devout Christian.[11][12] Luhrs also won the Artist Philanthropic Award at the APMA Awards of 2016.[13] He is a part of the non-denominational church and currently in seminary at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

Discography

August Burns Red
Main article: August Burns Red discography

Collaborations
YearSongAlbumArtist
2011"Ruler of the Air" (featuring Jake Luhrs)KingdomsLife in Your Way
2012"Set Apart" (featuring Jake Luhrs)ImmortalFor Today
2013"Carry On" (featuring Jake Luhrs)Hollow Bodiesblessthefall
2016"Dead Memory" (featuring Jake Luhrs)DeathgripFit for a King
2019"Redefined" (featuring Jake Luhrs)Shaped by FireAs I Lay Dying

Bibliography
  • Mountains (2018)

References
  1. "August Burns Red - Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?". November 22, 2017.
  2. Emily (August 6, 2015). "Pierce the Veil Perform Caraphernelia With August Burns Red's Jake Luhrs". Kerrang!. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  3. Sharp, Tyler (August 5, 2015). "Pierce the Veil perform with August Burns Red vocalist, unnecessary-yet-awesome heaviness ensues". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  4. Bower, Chad (June 10, 2013). "Blessthefall Releasing New Album "Hollow Bodies" In August". Loudwire. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  5. wookubus (March 30, 2012). "For Today's "Immortal" To Features Cameos From August Burns Red, P.O.D. & Sleeping Giant Vocalists". Theprp. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  6. Garza, Adrian (June 12, 2013). "UTG INTERVIEW: Jake Luhrs of heartsupport / August Burns Red". Underneath the Gun. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  7. "Here's How You Can Help AUGUST BURNS RED's Jake Luhrs Change Lives On The VANS WARPED TOUR". Rock Feed. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  8. Gee-Kellems, Christie (July 25, 2013). "Interview with Jake Luhrs of Heart Support / August Burns Red". Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  9. Toby Morrell, Matt Carter, and Joey Svenson. "#157 Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red". The Bad Christian Podcast. Retrieved November 18, 2016.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  10. "August Burns Red's Jake Luhrs Talks His Foundation, HeartSupport". Revolver. December 17, 2014. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  11. Belcher, Josh (August 6, 2015). "Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red". Rocking God's House. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  12. Sarachik, Justin (November 11, 2014). "August Burns Red Vocalist Say They're "Not a Ministry" Christian Band Who's "Soul Purpose" is to preach; Lets Music Speak Truth". Breathcast. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  13. Chatterjee, Kika (July 18, 2016). "August Burns Red's Jake Luhrs wins Artist Philanthropic Award for HeartSupport at 2016 APMAs". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
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