Justin Beck
Birth nameJustin Beck
Born (1979-12-17) December 17, 1979
OriginMerrick,[1] Long Island, New York, U.S.
GenresHardcore punk, metalcore, post-hardcore, alternative metal
Occupation(s)Musician, Songwriter, Guitarist
Instrument(s)Guitar, Bass, drums
Years active1993–present
LabelsWarner Music
Websitewww.Glassjaw.com

Justin Beck is an American musician and businessman. He is the guitarist and musical writer for Long Island, New York band Glassjaw. Beck, with a high school and college buddy, Lee Tepper, also co-founded a band merchandise company called MerchDirect, which started in 1999 after Beck refused to give up the rights to his merchandising to a major label.[2] In the 90s, he was a member of the straight edge hardcore band Sons of Abraham, together with Todd Weinstock.[3]

Personal life

He and wife, Melissa Howard, an alumna of The Real World: New Orleans, are the parents of Shalom Mazie, who was born March 20, 2009, [4] and two other daughters: Maja and Shira.

Justin Beck is the only member of Glassjaw to remain straight edge.[5]

References

  1. Glassjaw roars back
  2. Rubinton, Noel (December 31, 2007). "Think it's easy to start a t-shirt company? Think again". Long Island Newsday.
  3. "Sons of Abraham". AllMusic. Archived from the original on June 23, 2012. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
  4. "Melissa Howard Beck Welcomes Daughter Shalom Mazie". People. March 26, 2009.
  5. "Interview: Daryl Palumbo of Head Automatica". 5 June 2013.
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