Nick Hexum
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| Birth name | Nicholas Lofton Hexum | |
| Also known as | DJ Lofton | |
| Born | April 12, 1970 (age 36) Madison, Wisconsin, USA |
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| Origin | Los Angeles, California, USA | |
| Genre(s) | Alternative rock | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer/songwriter | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Guitar | |
| Years active | 1990 - Present | |
| Label(s) | Volcano Records | |
| Associated acts |
311 (band) Pepper Zack Hexum Travis Lipsey |
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| Website | http://www.nickhexum.com | |
Nicholas Lofton Hexum (born April 12, 1970 in Madison, Wisconsin) is the vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the Los Angeles, California-based alternative rock band 311.
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[edit] Early Life
Hexum went to Westside High School in Omaha, Nebraska. There he played in the school's concert jazz band, and played in several local bands like "The Ed's," "The Right Profile," and "Unity." In the late 1980's Nick moved to Los Angeles to pursue music, but he found his opportunity to be back home in Omaha just a couple years later. His friend and future band mate, Chad Sexton, convinced him to move back to Omaha to start and band with other friends Aaron Wills and Jim Watson; this is the band that would eventually take the name 311.
[edit] 311 formed
311 began playing together in 1989. In 1990 Nick realized the only way for 311 to gain notoriety was to release albums, so Nick started his own record company called "What Have You Records" and used it to begin releasing 311 titles. The band released three albums, Dammit!, Unity, and Hydroponic, as well as one EP, Downstairs EP, before signing to Capricorn Records in 1992. 311 is still rolling on with success to this day and show no signs of stopping.
[edit] Personal Life and Other Projects
Hexum appeared on the Joe Strummer track "It's A Rockin' World", from Chef Aid: The South Park Album alongside Flea and Tom Morello.
"Ginsing Clothing" (presumably a musical-reference spelling variant of "ginseng") is a clothing line owned and operated by Nick, started in 2004.
Nick Hexum bought a private island vacation rental off the coast of Florida, and has renamed the island from Money Key to Melody Key. [1] Melody Key is now on the market for $10 million. [2]
Hexum also created a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting various environmental and social causes called Liberal Hexum, [[1]] its main focus is global warming. Nick completed the Los Angeles marathon as his first charity event; accepting per mile pledges to be donated to his PAC.
Nick still uses his label, What Have You Records, to produce other artists such as Pepper, The Matches,ImpulseTravis Lipsey(childhood friend) and Zack Hexum (his younger brother).
He also dated Nicole Scherzinger.
Purchased DIRECTV from X Satellite which is owned by long time friend John Shahidi. [2]
[edit] References
- ^ Nick Hexum Buys Money Key September 24, 2004: Money Key which 311 singer Nick Hexum has purchased and is renamed Melody Key.
- ^ Melody Key Listing Melody Key Listing
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