Jeff Pezzati

Jeffrey Neal "Jeff" Pezzati (born February 6, 1960) is the lead singer of the Chicago punk band Naked Raygun. From 1983 to 1985, he also played bass for the band Big Black. In 1980 Pezzati was asked to audition for Naked Raygun (then known as Negro Commando). Pezzati passed the audition and became the band's longest-running member. The band has been credited by Dave Grohl of Nirvana/Foo Fighters fame for inspiring the then 13 year old Grohl to get into punk music.

Jeff Pezzati
Background information
Born (1960-02-06) February 6, 1960
OriginChicago, Illinois
Genres
  • Punk rock
  • pop punk
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, bass guitar
Years active1980–present
LabelsRuthless, Homestead, Quarterstick, Caroline, No Idea, Thick, Riot Fest, Jettison

In 1999 Pezzati founded the band The Bomb.

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