Young the Giant

Young the Giant
Young the Giant performing at Sasquatch 2011
Young the Giant performing at Sasquatch 2011
Background information
Also known asThe Jakes (formerly)
OriginIrvine, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active2004–present
LabelsElektra, Fueled by Ramen, Roadrunner
Members
  • Sameer Gadhia
  • Jacob Tilley
  • Eric Cannata
  • Payam Doostzadeh
  • Francois Comtois
Past members
  • Ehson Hashemian
  • Jason Burger
  • Sean Fischer
Websiteyoungthegiant.com

Young the Giant is an American rock band that formed in Irvine, California, in 2004. The band's line-up consists of Sameer Gadhia (lead vocals), Jacob Tilley (guitar), Eric Cannata (guitar), Payam Doostzadeh (bass guitar), and Francois Comtois (drums). Formerly known as the Jakes, Young the Giant was signed by Roadrunner Records in 2009, and they released their eponymous debut album in 2010. The band's first three singles, "My Body", "Cough Syrup", and "Apartment", all charted on the US Alternative Songs chart.