Jeff Scott Soto

Biography

Jeff Scott Soto (born November 4, 1965) is an American rock singer of Puerto Rican descent. He is best known for being the vocalist on Yngwie Malmsteen's first two albums, and (briefly) the lead vocalist for Journey in 2006–2007. He also had a long tenure as the frontman of hard rock band Talisman. Currently he works as solo artist, with his self-named band SOTO and as the vocalist of supergroups W.E.T., Sons of Apollo and Trans-Siberian Orchestra. 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.

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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

1990Winner

Best Performance

Bad Jim

2014Nominee

Best Performance

Jorge Salán: No Looking Back

2014Winner

Best Performance

W.E.T - One Live in Stockholm

Career Highlights

2003Highlight

Best Performance

Jeff Scott Soto: JSS Live At The Gods 2002

2005Highlight

Best Performance

Talisman: World's Best Kept Secret