Jen Ledger is a popular British drummer who is known to fans as the backing vocalist of the cult band Skillet. At the age of 18, she already knew for sure that she would devote herself to creativity. Musical talent and bright appearance - did their job. Today, Jen is one of the most influential female drummers on the planet.
Childhood and youth Jen Ledger
The artist's date of birth is December 8, 1989. She was born in the UK, specifically in the city of Coventry. She was lucky to be brought up in a primordially intelligent and pious family.
Jen's musical inclinations woke up in her childhood. She mastered drumming early. Since that time, Ledger has often taken part in music competitions and festivals. Often the girl left the stage with a victory in her hands.
She developed in a given direction and knew for sure that a good musical future awaited her. At the age of 16, Jen went to the United States of America. Here she studied sacred music at the school of worship.
She got her first experience of working in a team in The Spark team. The girl was aiming for the drummer's place, but, alas, it was occupied. Without thinking twice, Jen picked up the bass guitar, because she had no other option to prove herself.
The creative path of Jen Ledger
Real luck came to Ledger when the musicians of the Skillet band paid attention to her. They first saw Jen in the church of her hometown.
Just then, a place for a drummer was vacated in the team, and they were in an "active search". The band's frontman arranged an audition for the artist, which she successfully passed. In the same year she went with Skillet on tour.
In this group, she discovered another talent in herself. It turns out that she had good vocal abilities. She first performed the vocal part in the piece of music Yours to Hold. "Fans" appreciated the drummer's voice. From now on, Jen will repeatedly pick up the microphone.
The leaders of Skillet helped the drummer develop a solo career as well. So, in 2012 it became known that she was working on her own musical project of the same name.
In 2018, her discography opened with the mini-LP Ledger. The tracks that led the collection were warmly welcomed by numerous fans of the British artist.
The singer received an offer to sign a contract with Atlantic Records. She gave the company a positive response. President Pete Gunbarg commented that he had been thinking about working with the drummer for a long time. Interestingly, the label does not restrict Jen from working with the Skillet team. Ledger continues to work with the team.
Jen Ledger: details of his personal life
Jen is a pious and religious girl. She has never shared information about her personal life. Neither fans nor journalists know her marital status.
Interesting facts about the artist
- She represented the company VIC FIRTH, playing with personalized sticks of this manufacturer.
- Full name sounds like Jennifer Carole Ledger.
- She has received several Drummies! award.
Jen Ledger: Today
Rock The Universe concert took place in 2019. In the same place, LEDGER presented a part of solo musical compositions. From among the presented tracks, fans appreciated the songs of Warrior, Iconic, Completely and Underdogs. In the same year, as part of the main project, Jen took part in the recording of the album Victorious.
In 2020, she presented a solo single. We are talking about the work "My Arms. The track's release was accompanied by a lyric video.
