Jason Wade

Jason Michael Wade (born July 5, 1980) is an American singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the American alternative rock band Lifehouse.[1][2][3]

Jason Wade
Wade performing with Lifehouse in Pleasanton, California in 2019
Background information
Birth nameJason Michael Wade
Born (1980-07-05) July 5, 1980
OriginCamarillo, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
  • bass
Years active2000–present
Labels
Associated acts
Websitelifehousemusic.com

Lifehouse

At the age of 15, Wade co-founded Lifehouse (originally called Blyss) with neighbors Sergio Andrade and Rick Woolstenhulme.[4][3] Lifehouse rose to fame when their debut album, No Name Face, was released in 2000.[5] As of 2019, Lifehouse has sold more than 15 million singles and albums worldwide.[6]

Solo work

Wade recorded a cover of "You Belong to Me" for the 2001 movie Shrek and its accompanying soundtrack.[7]

Wade released a solo album entitled Paper Cuts in 2017.[8]

In 2018, Wade formed a band named ØZWALD with Lifehouse touring guitarist Steve Stout. They have released numerous singles and two albums: Sweet Delirium and Born In A State.[9]

Personal life

Wade's parents are divorced. After the divorce, he and his mother moved to Seattle.[10]

According to Wade, he used the Lifehouse song "You and Me" to propose to his then-girlfriend, Braeden, whom he married in 2001.[11]

References
  1. Hwang, Pey-Hua (October 2, 2001). "CONCERT REVIEW: Lifehouse Rocks the House Acoustic and A Capella Numbers Highlight Show". The Tech. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  2. Schulte, Stephanie (May 23, 2017). "Lifehouse singer reveals the story behind writing 'Hanging by a Moment'". The Press-Enterprise. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  3. "Lifehouse returning to Maricopa". InMaricopa.com. September 8, 2019. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  4. Morien, Cassie (October 5, 2002). "LIFEHOUSE'S SECOND CD HANGING BY NOTHING". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  5. Moraski, Lauren (February 18, 2015). "Lifehouse singer Jason Wade: "I feel like we're starting all over again"". CBS News. Retrieved May 30, 2016.
  6. St. Aude, Melissa (September 11, 2019). "Lifehouse shares the magic of music with audiences". PinalCentral.com. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  7. "Shrek [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] - Original Soundtrack | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
  8. "ListenHotMusic.com". listenhotmusic.com.
  9. "Album Premiere: Sweet Delirium by ØZWALD".
  10. Lang, George (September 14, 2001). "No label for lifehouse Christian artist Jason Wade sheds music stereotype". The Oklahoman. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  11. Weatherby, Taylor (July 14, 2017). "Lifehouse's Jason Wade Reveals He Used Band's Song 'You and Me' to Propose: Exclusive Video". Billboard. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
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