Jess Greenberg
Jess Greenberg | |
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| Born | December 20, 1994 London, England |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, acoustic guitarist, YouTube content creator, financial analyst |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | YouTube music covers |
Jess Greenberg (born 20 December 1994) is a London-based English singer, acoustic guitarist, and YouTube content creator.
Biography
From an early age, Greenberg showcased her musical talents, with her initial public appearance occurring at the age of four when she performed Elvis Presley’s "Can't Help Falling in Love" at the Hotel Byblos in Saint-Tropez. The 2003 movie School of Rock played a pivotal role in shaping her musical interests, inspiring her to delve into rock legends such as AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Additionally, she regards Jimi Hendrix as a significant influence on her style.
Greenberg began sharing cover performances on YouTube in 2010 when she was 15 years old. By December 2012, she earned recognition as Female Artist of the Month by Star Central magazine. Her popularity surged after winning Ryan Seacrest’s "Totally Covered Summer" contest in August 2013 with her rendition of Daft Punk’s "Get Lucky." That same month, her cover of AC/DC’s "Highway to Hell" further elevated her profile.
Although committed to a music career, Greenberg pursued academic studies in economics and subsequently completed a degree encompassing Statistics, Economics, and Finance. Following graduation, she embarked on a career as a financial analyst at Goldman Sachs. In October 2016, she transitioned to Winton Capital where she worked until October 2020. Since November 2020, Greenberg has been employed as an associate at BlackRock based in London.
YouTube
As of , Greenberg's YouTube channel boasts over 1.39 million subscribers and has accumulated upwards of 207 million views.
In August 2014, her Metallica cover of "Enter Sandman" was featured by Sports Illustrated, which praised it as "the best-looking Metallica cover you'll see today." Later that year in October, Guitar World spotlighted her interpretations of Led Zeppelin tracks "Rock and Roll" and "Whole Lotta Love," highlighting her complete solo performances timed with the remastered release of Led Zeppelin IV.
A March 2015 feature in Metro UK reported that by age 20, Greenberg had amassed over 70 million views on YouTube, establishing her as a rising internet sensation. While initial attention was partly due to her appearance, her continued success was credited largely to her musical abilities.
See also
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- 1994 births
- Living people
- Singers from London
- English women guitarists
- English guitarists
- 21st-century British guitarists
- 21st-century English women singers
- 21st-century English singers
- People educated at the City of London School for Girls
- British music YouTubers
- 21st-century British women guitarists
- YouTubers from London
- Goldman Sachs people
- BlackRock people