Justin Vernon

Justin Vernon
Vernon performing with Big Red Machine in 2019
Background information
Also known asBon Iver
Born
Justin DeYarmond Edison Vernon

(1981-04-30) April 30, 1981
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • keyboards
  • banjo
  • bass
  • drums
  • percussion
  • piano
Years active1998–present
Member of
Formerly ofDeYarmond Edison
Signature

Justin DeYarmond Edison Vernon (born April 30, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. He is best-known as the primary songwriter and frontman of indie folk band Bon Iver. He is also a member of the bands Volcano Choir, Big Red Machine, the Shouting Matches, and Gayngs, and was previously a member of the now-defunct band DeYarmond Edison. Known for his distinct falsetto voice, Vernon has received widespread acclaim for his work, predominantly with Bon Iver.