Jaret Reddick
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| Birth name | Jaret Reddick |
| Also known as | J.R. Red Dick Jaret Von Erich |
| Born | March 6, 1972 |
| Origin | Grapevine, Texas, U.S.  |
| Genre(s) | Pop Punk, Alternative rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals Guitar |
| Years active | 1994 - present |
| Label(s) | Jive |
| Associated acts | Bowling for Soup |
| Website | Official site |
Jaret Reddick (born March 6, 1972 in Grapevine, Texas, United States) is the lead vocalist/guitarist for rock band Bowling for Soup. He plays a trademark guitar that has a flag of Texas design on it.
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[edit] Background
Jaret Ray Reddick was born in Grapevine, Texas. He is the youngest of six children, with four sisters and a brother, named Danny. He went to Cunningham Elementary School, Wichita Falls, TX. He graduated from S.H. Rider High School in Wichita Falls, TX. In high school, he played snare drum in the marching band. Jaret has degrees in business management and psychology from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls.
Jaret loves games, which is the inspiration for the tattoo sleeve on his right arm, which includes such things as a Rubik's cube, a Fisher-Price Chatter Telephone, jacks, Monopoly's Rich Uncle Pennybags, and Operation's Cavity Sam. The most recent addition is Mr. Potato Head.
He has owned a chain of toy stores and worked in real estate while attempting to get his music career off the ground. He is happily married, and has two children, Emma and Jack [1], and resides in a small community outside of Denton, TX.
[edit] Bowling for Soup
Bowling for Soup formed in 1994 in Wichita Falls, Texas[2]. Their name derives from Bowling For Shit, a comedy routine by Steve Martin. Jaret is the songwriter for the band, penning such BFS hits as "Punk Rock 101", as well as playing rhythm guitar. He also likes Iron Maiden, with his favourite song being "Paschendale", inspired by his old history teacher Dave McGill.
[edit] Other Appearances
- Jaret appears in the song "Download This Song", by artist MC Lars.
- Jaret also makes appearances on three songs on the Army of Freshmen album, Under the Radar.
- Jaret appears on the track "Runaway" by The Lordz.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Bowling for Soup
- 1994: Bowling for Soup
- 1996: Cell Mates
- 1998: Rock on Honorable Ones!!
- 1999: Tell Me When to Whoa!
- 2000: Let's Do It for Johnny!
- 2002: Drunk Enough to Dance
- 2004: A Hangover You Don't Deserve
- 2005: Bowling for Soup Goes to the Movies
- 2006: The Great Burrito Extortion Case
[edit] Trivia
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- Jaret once said that the coolest person on earth is Mötley Crüe bass player Nikki Sixx[3].
- His favorite Pulp Fiction quote is "Pretty please, with sugar on top, clean the fucking car" (The line is said by Harvey Keitel's character, Winston Wolf)[4].
- He wrote the arrangement of the band's "Jimmy Neutron" cover in 45 minutes.
- Jaret states he would rather burn than freeze to death.[5]
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[edit] References
- ^ MySpace.com - Jaret - 35 - Garçon - Flower Mound, TEXAS - www.myspace.com/jaretvonerich
- ^ Bowling For Soup | Music Artist | Videos, News, Photos & Ringtones | MTV
- ^ Bowling For Soup - Jive Records
- ^ Bowling For Soup - Jive Records
- ^ Bowling For Soup - Jive Records
