Jen Ledger
Musician and drummer for Skillet
Born
December 8th, 1989
35 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in England, an influential musician and drummer gained prominence as a member of the rock band Skillet. Joined the band in 2008 and contributed to The Awake album and subsequent releases. Recognized for powerful vocals and drumming skills, played a key role in the band’s success in the Christian rock genre. Skillet achieved multiple platinum and gold certifications with a string of hit albums and singles.
Drummed on the album 'Awake'
Contributed to the album 'Rise'
Performed in the band Skillet
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