Jake Shakeshaft
Pop Singer
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.