Nic Cester
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| Nic Cester | |
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 Cester performing in Chicago in 2004.
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| Born | July 6, 1979 |
| Origin | Melbourne, Australia |
| Genre(s) | Rock and roll, hard rock, garage rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Electric guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Label(s) | Elektra |
| Associated acts | Jet The Wrights |
| Website | www.jettheband.com |
Nicholas John Cester (born July 6, 1979) is an Australian musician, best known for his lead vocals in the rock band Jet. He is the one of band's main songwriters, and is a singer and guitarist.
Born in Melbourne, Australia, Nic is the oldest of four brothers, born to a Scottish mother and Italian father.
The band was initially formed in 1996 by Nic and Cam while at High School. Nic decided to learn how to play guitar after watching his uncle play Blackbird. Currently, Jet is comprised of Nic (Vocals, Guitar), his brother Chris Cester (Drums,Percussion & Vocals/Backup), Cameron Muncey (Lead Guitar,Vocals/Backup), and Mark Wilson (Bass, Harmonica). When Jet first began performing in clubs, Nic was working in a Melbourne factory as a forklift operator. Jet played multible shows and residencies at The Duke of Windsor Hotel (locally and endearingly referred to as "The Duke") in Chapel Street, Windsor. Dave Powell of Majorbox Music saw them play one night and decided to take them on. The band was signed to record label Elektra after their debut single, "Take It Or Leave It", became a hit.
Nic currently tours with Jet for most of the year, but when he's not traveling he hangs out in his home town of Melbourne. He formerly attended St. Bedes Boys College in Mentone, Victoria, and cites The Beatles as his greatest musical influence.
Nicholas John Cester is a founder of the supergroup The Wrights.
In August 2004, at the height of Jet's success internationally, he lost his beloved father, John, to cancer. He wrote the song "Shine On" for his younger brothers and cousins as a tribute to his father.
In late October 2006, Nic was diagnosed with vocal nodules. Jet rescheduled several European dates, allowing him time to recover.
On November 31, 2007 Nic performed alongside Powderfinger & Missy Higgins in Concert 4 a Cure (for women with breast cancer).
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[edit] Personal life
Nic currently splits his downtime between his homes in Milan and Melbourne. He has a longterm live-in girlfriend, Melbourne netballer, Pia McGeogh.
[edit] Instruments and equipment
[edit] Electric guitars
[edit] Acoustic guitars
- Gibson SJ-200 Modern Classic
- Cole Clark FL-3
