Jeff Scott Soto

Jeff Scott Soto is an American rock singer of Puerto Rican descent. He is most well known for being the lead singer for the group Talisman from 1990 till the end of Talisman in 2007, the vocalist on Yngwie Malmsteens first two albums, and the lead vocalist for Journey on their 20062007 tours after Steve Augeri had to leave the band because of an acute throat infection. His style ranges from Hard Rock to Heavy amp Power Metal, but he is also influenced by classic soul music singers such as Sam Cooke as well as Journey vocalist Steve Perry, and Freddie Mercury from Queen.

Jeff was the 2nd born to father Joseph and mother Mikki. His older brother bymonths, Joey, is the only full blood sibling, he has a younger half sister Christina from his mothers side andyounger half brothers, Johnny and Joel from his dads side. Born in Brooklyn NY, he, his brother and mother relocated to Los Angeles when Jeff was only 8. Already naturally musically inclined, Jeff was singing around the house according to him as long as he remembers being able to talk.

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