Johnny 3 Tears
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| Birth name | George Ragan |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Rap vocals, bass guitar |
| Discography | Hollywood Undead discography |
| Member of | Hollywood Undead |
George Ragan, better known by his stage name Johnny 3 Tears (also acronymized as J3T) is an American musician who raps and plays bass guitar for the band Hollywood Undead.
Early life
Ragan grew up in a rough neighborhood of Los Angeles that was heavily influenced by street gun violence, drugs, graffiti, and gangs (particularly the 18th Street gang),[1] though his parents regularly gifted him with books for Christmas to aid his education.[2] At the age of 17, Ragan graduated from high school while at juvenile hall for firearm possession.[1]
Career
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In 2008, Ragan assisted in writing the band's breakthrough single "Undead", which reflects an expression of the band's frustrations after getting into the corporate side of the music industry. In 2012, Ragan helped write the song "We Are" as a means to inspire youth and teen fans;[3] he started by writing the chorus for the song.[4]
Musical style and influences
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Other ventures
Since 2010, Ragan and Hollywood Undead bandmate J-Dog (birth name Jorel Decker) have also run a cannabis business called "Dove and Grenade".[5] They began by growing in a few garages in North Hollywood and Sylmar.[5]
Personal life
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References
- ^ a b Law, Sam (April 12, 2020). "Gangs, Guns And Graffiti: Hollywood Undead Are One Of Rap-Rock's True Survivors". Kerrang!. Wasted Talent Ltd. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
- ^ Childers, Chad (December 23, 2012). "Hollywood Undead's Johnny 3 Tears prefer games over books for Christmas". Loudwire. Townsquare Media. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
- ^ Childers, Chad (December 21, 2012). "Hollywood Undead's Johnny 3 Tears: New single 'We Are' inspired by America's youth". Loudwire. Townsquare Media. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
- ^ Childers, Chad (January 15, 2013). "Hollywood Undead's Johnny 3 Tears talks new album, working with Slipknot's Clown, and more". Loudwire. Townsquare Media. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
- ^ a b Chesler, Josh (September 15, 2022). "Odd Jobs: Hollywood Undead's Always Been Cannabis Entrepreneurs — But Now They Do It Legally". Spin. Yahoo! Entertainment. Retrieved December 14, 2023.