Scissor Sisters are an American pop rock band formed in 2000. Their members include Jake Shears and Ana Matronic as vocalists, Babydaddy as multi-instrumentalist, Del Marquis as lead guitar/bassist, and Randy Real as drummer. Scissor Sisters incorporate diverse styles in their music, but tend to sway towards pop rock, glam rock, nu-disco, and electroclash. Forged in the "gay nightlife scene of New York", the band took its name from the female same-sex sexual activity tribadism.
Scissor Sisters at Super Bock Super Rock 2007 in Portugal
Jake Shears on tour in St. Louis, 2007
Jake Shears and Ana Matronic performing in 2010 at the Fuji Rock Festival, Japan
Babydaddy and Ana Matronic performing in Kansas City on the 2012 "Magic Hour" tour.
Jason Sellards, known professionally by the stage name Jake Shears, is an American musician. He is best known as the co-lead vocalist of New York City pop-rock band Scissor Sisters, who achieved considerable chart success in the 2000s before their indefinite hiatus in 2012. Since 2017, Shears has pursued a solo career; he released his debut solo studio album, Jake Shears, in August 2018 and his second album Last Man Dancing on June 2, 2023. In addition to his solo career, Shears has collaborated with several artists and made his Broadway debut in Kinky Boots in 2018.
Shears performing in March 2011
Shears performing with Scissor Sisters in Japan, 2010
Shears performing at The O2 in 2023