Jakey - Lead & Rhythm Guitar & Vocals

Our very own Guitar Hero! Jakey is the founder member of the band and says:

"I suppose I am the catalyst of Smokin Monkey as on a drunken night out with Simon I asked him if he had ever thought about singing in a band, he hadn't so it was a good platform to start from. From there, together we have hand picked the rhythm section of Chike & now Asa & Rob and the rest as they say is history.

As well as giving solid rhythm and soaring lead I think I bring some much needed glamour and style to the band that wouldn't be out of place on a Parisian cat walk."

Who Are Your Favourite Guitarist?
Pete Townshend, Zakk Wylde, Jimi Hendrix, Toni Iommi, Prince, David Gilmour, Jack White, Tom Morrelo.

Who Are Your Favourite Bands?
The Who, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Band of Gypsy's, 16 horse power, Drive by truckers, The White Stripes, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Fingers or pick?
Either.

When It Comes To The Ladies?
Dark and sultry.

Guitars:
'96 Gibson Les Paul Standard and '93 Gibson Les Paul Studio

Amplification:
Orange Thunderverb 200 Head with Orange 4x12 cab and the Les Paul :o))

Effects:
Boss GT 8

Strings:
D'addario 11's.