Jake Shears
Jake Shears is an American singer, songwriter, and a founding member of the pop band Scissor Sisters, known for their eclectic sound and theatrical performances. With hits like 'I Don't Feel Like Dancin'' and 'Take Your Mama,' Shears has made a significant impact on the music scene since the early 2000s. He contributed to the Broadway musical 'Tammy Faye' as the lyricist, collaborating with Elton John on the project, which faced challenges at the box office and was described by John as 'too political' for American audiences.
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Elton John e marido reúnem estrelas em jantar 'épico'; veja quem é quem
Brazil· 2026-02-08
Jake Shears of Scissor Sisters had a blast playing to a packed-out Woodsies' tent.
Charli, Neil Young and Scissor Sisters give Glastonbury goosebumps
United Kingdom· 2025-06-29
Jake Shears is the founder and vocalist of the band Scissor Sisters, known for their hit song 'I Don’t Feel Like Dancin’'.
No Meo Kalorama houve ordem para dançar, com FKA Twigs e, enfim, com toda a gente | Música
Portugal· 2025-06-21Jake Shears performed opposite Rebecca Lucy Taylor in a West End production of Cabaret.
Self Esteem: A Complicated Woman review – maximalist pop for an age of uncertainty | Self EsteemUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-24
Jake Shears is mentioned as the actor who played opposite Rebecca Lucy Taylor in a West End revival of Cabaret.
‘It’s things like dressing rooms with only a urinal which make women give up’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-04-20
Jake Shears took Amadou & Mariam on the road with his band in 2012, praising their musicianship.
Amadou Bagayoko - thousands attend funeral of Malian musicianUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-07
Jake Shears of Scissor Sisters was one of the special guests featured on Amadou & Mariam's album Folila.
Amadou Bagayoko obituary | Amadou and MariamUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-07
Jake Shears of the Scissor Sisters wrote the lyrics for the musical 'Tammy Faye.'
Elton John thinks his shuttered musical ‘Tammy Faye’ failed because it was ‘too political’
United States· 2025-04-06
