Jez Williams

Jeremy Francis "Jez" Williams (born 18 February 1970) is the guitarist/songwriter of Doves.[1] He was born in Manchester, Lancashire, England, and he is also the twin brother of bandmate Andy and the son of noted modernist architect Desmond Williams. Before their incarnation as Doves, the three members were a dance-club music trio called Sub Sub.

Jez Williams
Birth nameJeremy Francis Williams
Born (1970-02-18) 18 February 1970
Manchester, England
GenresIndie rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, synthesiser, bass, piano, organ, banjo, percussion, melodica
Years active1985present
LabelsHeavenly Records
Associated actsDoves, Sub Sub, Black Rivers
WebsiteDoves' official website

His earlier bands include Metro Trinity, whose first EP called "Die Young" was released in 1987 on Cafetieria Records, based in Hulme, Manchester. Members also included Tim Whiteley, Colin Rocks, Pete Zichovitch and Jonny Male, who later became the main songwriter/guitarist in the band Republica.

While Doves were on a hiatus between 2010 and 2020, Jez and Andy Williams formed a side project called Black Rivers, releasing a self-titled album in February 2015.

Doves songs with Jez Williams singing lead vocals

Doves' primary lead singer is bassist Jimi Goodwin, but all three members share vocal duties. Jez sings lead vocals on these songs:

References

  1. Strong, Martin Charles; Peel, John (25 October 2004). The great rock discography. Canongate U.S. pp. 446–. ISBN 978-1-84195-615-2. Archived from the original on 31 December 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2011.


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