Jeff Scott Soto
Jeff Scott Soto (born November 4, 1965) is an American rock singer of Puerto Rican descent.[1] He is best known for being the vocalist on Yngwie Malmsteen's first two albums, and the lead vocalist for Journey in 2006–07.
Jeff Scott Soto
November 4, 1965
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
- Singer
- musician
- songwriter
- Vocals
- guitar
- keyboards
1983–present
- Frontiers
- Rat Pak
- Pavement
- Soto/Bieler
- W.E.T.
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra
- Joel Hoekstra's 13
- SOTO
- Art of Anarchy
He sang lead vocals in the band Eyes as well as Sons of Apollo. He also had a long tenure as the front man of hard rock band Talisman. Currently he works as a solo artist, with his self-named band SOTO and as the vocalist of supergroups W.E.T. and Trans-Siberian Orchestra. In 2020, Jeff joined forces with the band Art of Anarchy and their debut together drops in 2024. His style ranges from hard rock to power metal, being influenced by classic soul singers as Sam Cooke as well as Journey's Steve Perry, and Freddie Mercury of Queen.
Personal life[edit]
Soto was born in Brooklyn, New York, his family moved to Los Angeles when he was a child. He spent his youth singing, learning trumpet and keyboards.
In 2012, he married his long-term girlfriend, Elena. He has a son from a previous marriage, and two step-children.