Biography
Who is Jason McCaslin?
Early life
Jason McCaslin was born in Toronto, Canada, on September 1980. He is of Irish and Swedish descent. Growing up in the area, he attended Exeter High School in Ajax, Ontario, where he crossed paths with future bandmates Deryck Whibley, Dave Baksh, and Steve Jocz.
Joining Sum 41
Jason McCaslin joined the band Sum 41 as their bassist and backing vocalist. Alongside frontman Deryck Whibley, he is one of only two members to appear on every studio album and EP released by the group. In 1999, the band signed an international record deal with Island Records, marking a major turning point in their professional music career.
Albums and touring
Over the years, Jason McCaslin and Sum 41 released multiple studio albums, including Does This Look Infected? In 2002, Chuck in 2004, and Underclass Hero in 2007. Their subsequent records included Screaming Bloody Murder, 13 Voices, Order in Decline, and Heaven :x: Hell. Their first four studio albums all achieved platinum certification in Canada.
Other musical projects and production
Outside of Sum 41, Jason co-created a garage punk side project named The Operation M.D. Alongside Todd Morse from H2O. In this band, he went by the name Dr. Dynamite, playing bass and other instruments while handling lead vocals on selected tracks. The group released their debut album, We Have an Emergency, in 2007, followed by their second album, Birds + Bee Stings, in 2010.
Personal life and family
Jason McCaslin has two sisters and grew up with a strong background in music. He married his wife Shannon on September 5, 2008. During their wedding celebration, bandmate Deryck Whibley and Todd Morse performed songs including U2's One and Sum 41's Pieces.
Birthday and age
Jason McCaslin was born on September 3, 1980, which makes Jason 46 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Jason shares the date with 29 other famous people.
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