Joe Hedges
Joe Hedges  | |
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| Birth name | Joseph Hedges | 
| Born | September 6, 1980 Trenton, Ohio, United States  | 
| Genres | Pop, ambient, alternative rock, experimental | 
| Occupations | Visual Artist, Songwriter, Musician, Art Educator | 
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards | 
| Years active | 1997–present | 
| Spouse | Jiemei Lin (married 2014-present) | 
| Website | www.joehedges.com | 
Joe Hedges (born September 6, 1980) is an American intermedia visual artist, rock singer, songwriter and musician who lives and works in Pullman, Washington. His primary media are oil painting and new media, using a wide variety of materials including flatscreen televisions and vintage electronics. In addition to his visual art career, Hedges is known as the lead vocalist and main songwriter for the American alternative rock music group July for Kings. July For Kings had moderate success, especially in the Cincinnati area, in the late 1990's and early 2000's. Hedges is also known for his solo songwriting career and more recently for his work with an arts nonprofit he founded with his partner Jiemei Lin, Pullman Arts Foundation,