Jinxx in 2015
Jeremy Miles "Jinxx" Ferguson (born January 7, 1986 in Webster City, Iowa) is an American guitarist, violinist, pianist, and the violinist, rhythm guitarist, and backing vocalist of Black Veil Brides.[1]
Early Life
Jinxx lived in Webster City, Iowa. He has a step brother named Travis (from his mother's first marriage) who taught him how to play guitar. Jinxx began learning guitar at the age of two and performing on stage at the age of eight.
During school, Jinxx would often be bullied for playing the violin, which his peers believed was an instrument for girls. He would be called the "silly sausage" or "dorkestra faggot". He would teach himself compositions such as "Moonlight Sonata" during study hall and gym class. As a result of the bullying, Jinxx would hide from the others after school to avoid getting beat up and having rocks thrown at him.
Before joining Black Veil Brides, Jinxx was a member of the bands The Dreaming, Amen, Team Cybergeist, and The Drastics.
Black Veil Brides
In mid-2009, Andy Biersack was reforming Black Veil Brides in Hollywood, California. Jinxx joined the band after being contacted by him and went under his current alias "Jinxx".
Jeremy joined Black Veil Brides in mid-2009 when lead singer, Andy Biersack, was reforming his band in Hollywood, California. During this time, he started going under his alias and was globally known as "Jinxx". Jinxx plays rhythm guitar, piano, and violin in Black Veil Brides. He also does backup vocals behind Ashley Purdy. He can also play other instruments like cello, keyboards, and recorder. He also has a degree in graphic design, he plays B.C. Rich Guitars, JR V NJ Delux, Pro X Bich, Eagle CJ Pierce, and Bich Double Neck. he also has his famed custom Ouija Board Guitar, Which was made by Evaline Guitar. He also plays the Harpsichord Piano.
Personal Life
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He married a woman called Sammi Doll October 20th, 2012.
During the fall of 2013, there were rumors flying around that there was cheating involved in Sammi and Jinxx's marriage. Any kind of cheating was denied from both sides and Jinxx tweeted a paragraph to clear things up; "About Sammi and I, I can assure you all we are not ‘breaking up’ or getting a divorce. Calm yourselves with the rumors! It IS true that we are going through a bit of a rough time at the moment, but this is really nobody’s business but ours. They say that the first year of marriage is the hardest, and the fact that we have to spend that year mostly apart makes it that much more difficult. We are grown up human beings with real feelings. Through distance and insight you find out things about yourself or the other you never realized existed before, and it freaks you out and you have to deal with it and work through it. We are simply each taking some time to reflect and discover what is most important to ourselves and each other. But again this is nobody’s business but our own. I would appreciate it if you all would give us our privacy during this time as we deal with this, stop making assumptions or judgments and probing or attacking me or the woman I love dearly. No one did anything wrong. I assure you everything is going to be okay and back to ‘normal’ soon :)"
But in November 2013 Jinxx said via twitter this :
"Now that I know what I know, and it is confirmed.. Looks like I am officially and legitimately a single man on this tour...So, hello ladies?"
Musical Influences
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He plays "Overture" on Black Veil Brides' third record, "Wretched and Divine", as a violin solo. Jinxx is more of a classical approach even in rock. He was heavily influenced by Randy Rhoads. The first guitar riff he's ever learned was Crazy Train. The first song he ever learned was Star Spangled Banner. He tried learning flute and trumpet and understands most orchestral instruments for scoring purpose. He wants to learn to sing better.
When asked who was his favorite composer was, choosing between Bach or Beethoven, he responded laughing "Oh my that's almost like asking someone who their favorite child is haha. But let's see... I suppose it depends on my mood. With Bach sometimes I prefer the hauntingly simplicity of Aria from Goldberg Variations. Other times I nerd out the advanced development of a single melodic time in "The Art of Fugue.: And if I'm feeling rusty on the viols, I like to run through all the Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin. As for Beethoven same situation. But I am always quite partial to the "Pathetique." So much passion in that one and the 5th Symphony is just plain heavy metal for its day. When I want to show off to a girl I'll shred her heartstrings with "Romance No.2 in G"
Awards
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