Jerry Finn

Record producer and audio engineer

Jerry Finn - Record producer and audio engineer
Born

1969
56 years ago

Died

August 21st, 2008
17 years ago — 39 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American engineer and producer, contributed to the punk rock genre and alternative rock music. Collaborated with various well-known artists, impacting the sound of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Produced the album 'Enema of the State' by Blink-182, which became a defining record for pop-punk music. Worked with other notable bands such as Green Day, Against Me!, and AFI, leaving a significant mark on the music industry through innovative production techniques.

Produced 'Enema of the State' by Blink-182

Worked on albums for Green Day and AFI

Contributed to the sound of punk and alternative rock

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