Sameer Gadhia

About Sameer Gadhia

Young the Giant's originator and lead singer is a well-known vocalist. Their second full-length album, Mind over Matter, debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200.

Young the Giant is an American rock band formed in Irvine, California in 2004. The band's lineup includes Sameer Gadhia, Jacob Tilley, Eric Cannata, Payam Doostzadeh and François Comtois. Previously known as The Jakes, Young the Giant was signed to Roadrunner Records in 2009, and they released their debut album of the same name in 2010. The group's first three singles, “My Body,” “Cough Syrup,” and “Apartment,” have all appeared on the US Alternate Song charts.

Associated acts	American Pets (Previously Travelers)
Also known as	The Jakes (formerly)
Labels	Elektra, Fueled by Ramen, Roadrunner
Members	Sameer Gadhia, Jacob Tilley, Eric Cannata, Payam Doostzadeh, Francois Comtois
Genres	Alternative rock, indie rock, indie pop
Origin	Irvine, California, U.S.
Years active	2004–present
Past members	Ehson Hashemian, Jason Burger, Sean Fischer

---

Trivia

He was studying at Stanford University, where he was part of an a cappella group, when he decided to pause his studies and pursue music full-time in 2009.

Sameer Gadhia before fame

The Jakes formed in 2004, but remained mostly a local band until late 2009, when they changed their name and signed with Roadrunner Records.

Achievement of Sameer Gadhia

In 2009, he opted to suspend his studies and pursue music full-time while attending Stanford University, where he was a member of an a cappella group.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

Undisclosed

Sameer Gadhia family life

He grew up in a musical family with many singers around him. California is the home state of the band.

Associations of Sameer Gadhia

In 2011, he and the band played"My Body" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Sameer Gadhia Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

Weight	in kg - N/A
Height	N/A
Eye Color	N/A
Hair Color	N/A