About The Rev
James Owen Sullivan, also known by his stage name The Rev, was an American musician and songwriter. He was the drummer, pianist, backing vocalist, and occasional co-lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold, which he co-founded in 1999. He was previously the lead vocalist and pianist of the avant-garde metal band Pinkly Smooth and drummer for the ska punk band Suburban Legends from 1998 to 1999. At the second annual Revolver Golden God Awards, Sullivan won the award for "Best Drummer". He received his first pair of drumsticks at the age of five and his own drum set at the age of twelve.
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