Jerry Finn
Record producer and audio engineer
Born
1969
57 years ago
Died
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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