ABOUT JAKE SHAKESHAFT
Singer-songwriter who went on to become one-half of the duo known as Joe and Jake. He helped make a name for himself by entering a national talent competition called The Next Big Thing and making it to the final at The Cavern Liverpool.
He attended Langdale Primary School, Newcastle Business & Language School, and the Newcastle Under Lyme College to study GCSE Music. He eventually quit college to pursue music full-time.
He was scouted at The Leopard Burslem Stoke On Trent to appear on BBC 1's The Voice where he was selected for Team will.i.am .
He was born in Newcastle Under Lyme to parents George and Mandy. He is an only child.
He started playing guitar and singing after being inspired by Ed Sheeran .
