20-year-old Wade, whose mother sang and played guitar with a folk-pop trio in the '70s, got his first guitar and began writing songs at 12, after his parents split up. Among his influences are Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Paul Simon and The Beatles. The discipline he brings to his craft is also reflected in his extra-musical activities: Wade is a black belt in the martial art of Du Ye Chi Tao.
Due to three years of steady gigging around L.A., Lifehouse has built an enthusiastic fan base. The band's sonic character has been compared to that of Live and Matchbox Twenty. They separate themselves from the pack, however, with Jason's sonorous vocals and a finely calibrated sense of dynamics. The players move fluidly from solid electric rock to more pensive, acoustic sounds. Lifehouse's songs resonate for listeners in either setting, a point Wade has made with numerous solo acoustic performances.
Many of Wade's lyrics address issues of self-discovery and spiritual seeking, areas of exploration that have further bonded him to his fans. He views the name of the band as a metaphor for his music.
Lifehouse's debut album , No Name Face, will be issued on DreamWorks Records Oct. 31, 2000. The disc was produced by Ron Aniello (Jude, Kendall Payne, Shannon McNally) and recorded in L.A. at Ocean Way and Panembriello studios, Aniello's own facility. It was mixed by Brendan O'Brien (U2, Rage Against The Machine, Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam).
The first track off No Name Face to go to radio is "Hanging By A Moment." Lifehouse will begin touring extensively in September.
Biography curtesy of Dreamworks Records and the Official Lifehouse web site.
