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Jason Scheff was born on April 16, 1962 in San Diego, California, United States. Public records list Jason Scheff as a composer, singer and songwriter. That works out to 64 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Point Loma High School.
My Take
Stepping in for Peter Cetera in Chicago must have been one of the toughest gigs in rock, and that is exactly why I respect Jason Scheff. Filling the shoes of a beloved voice invites instant criticism, yet he held the bassist and frontman role from 1985 to 2016, becoming the band's longest-serving in that position. To me his career is a masterclass in earning your place rather than being handed it. The San Diego native quietly silenced doubters through three decades of steady work, and I have a soft spot for performers who turn a thankless role into a legacy.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jason Scheff
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェイソン・シェフ
- Reading
- じぇいそん・しぇふ
- Born
- April 16, 1962 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Tiger
- Origin
- San Diego, California, United States
- Occupation
- composer / singer / songwriter / musician / guitarist
2. Background
- High school
- Point Loma High School
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.jasonscheff.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason%20Scheff
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6163429
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jason Scheff born?
Born April 16, 1962 (age 64).
Where is Jason Scheff from?
Jason Scheff is from San Diego, California, United States.
What does Jason Scheff do?
Jason Scheff works as composer, singer, songwriter, musician, guitarist.
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