Jeffrey Jey

Gianfranco Randone (Italian pronunciation: [dʒaɱˈfraŋko ranˈdoːne]; born 5 January 1970), known by his stage name Jeffrey Jey, is an Italian-American musician and singer-songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the group Eiffel 65 (1997–2005, 2010–present). He was also the lead singer of the groups Bliss Team (1992–1997) and Bloom 06 (2005–2010). After Eiffel 65's reunion in June 2010, he toured Italy and Europe with the band. In addition to singing, Jey also plays bass guitar, electric guitar, drums and keyboards.

Not to be confused with Jeffrey Jay.

Jeffrey Jey
Jeffrey Jey in Rome-Ostia, July 2008.
Background information
Birth nameGianfranco Randone
Also known asCorey Randone
Born (1970-01-05) 5 January 1970
Lentini, Italy
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • bass guitar
  • drums
Years active1992–present

Jey's father moved his family from Sicily to Brooklyn, New York in 1972 and returned to Italy in 1984. Due to his father being a musician and these twelve years spent growing up in New York he also became interested in becoming a musician due to all the influences throughout the city. He is fluent in both English and Italian.

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