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My Take
Jack Blades is exactly the kind of musician I admire most: the dependable backbone rather than the flashy frontman. As bassist and co-lead vocalist of Night Ranger, a founding member of Damn Yankees, and a collaborator with Tommy Shaw and Tak Matsumoto, he has quietly shaped decades of American rock. What impresses me is the longevity. Singing, playing bass, and writing songs all at once is a triple role few sustain. He represents the unglamorous craft that holds bands together, and to me that durability is worth more respect than any single hit single ever gets.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jack Blades
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャック・ブレイズ
- Reading
- じゃっく・ぶれいず
- Born
- April 24, 1954 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Horse
- Origin
- Palm Desert, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / composer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Indio High School
- University
- San Diego State University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jack Blades born?
Born April 24, 1954 (age 72).
Where is Jack Blades from?
Jack Blades is from Palm Desert, California, United States.
What does Jack Blades do?
Jack Blades works as singer, composer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.