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Justin Vernon

Justin Vernon, American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer

Born
April 30, 1981
Age in 2026
45
Zodiac sign
Taurus
Birth year
1981

About Justin Vernon

Justin DeYarmond Edison Vernon 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. He formed his first band, Mount Vernon, in 1997 after meeting its members at a Wisconsin high school jazz camp. In 2001, Vernon released his first solo album under the name "J.D Vernon", titled Home Is. They released their first local musical project in 1998.

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Justin Vernon timeline

  1. He formed his first band, Mount Vernon, in 1997 after meeting its members at a Wisconsin high school jazz camp.
  2. They released their first local musical project in 1998.
  3. In 2001, Vernon released his first solo album under the name "J.D Vernon", titled Home Is.

The world when Justin Vernon was born

Justin Vernon was born in 1981. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1981

  • #1 song"Bette Davis Eyes" – Kim Carnes
  • Top movieChariots of Fire
  • Top TV showDallas
  • Best-selling bookThe Hotel New Hampshire – John Irving

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentSugar Ray Leonard defeats Thomas Hearns
  • Top headlineMTV launches
  • Technology milestoneIBM launches the PC
  • Defining fadPac-Man fever
  • Notable inventionIBM PC (personal computer)
  • World population4.53 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderRonald Reagan
  • Sports championLos Angeles Dodgers (World Series)
  • Also wonBoston Celtics (NBA)
  • U.S. population229.5M

1981 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Justin Vernon's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19812026
Gas$1.31$3.45/gal
Average home$68,900$435,000
Average income$22,388$67,500
Minimum wage$3.35$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$2.78$11.95
Postage stamp$0.18$0.73
Population229.5M341 million

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