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Jeff Scott Soto
Biography
Jeff Scott Soto (born November 4, 1965) is an American rock singer of Puerto Rican descent. He is best known for being the vocalist on Yngwie Malmsteen's first two albums, and (briefly) the lead vocalist for Journey in 2006–2007. He also had a long tenure as the frontman of hard rock band Talisman. Currently he works as solo artist, with his self-named band SOTO and as the vocalist of supergroups W.E.T., Sons of Apollo and Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
His style ranges from hard rock to power metal, being influenced by classic soul singers as Sam Cooke as well as Journey's Steve Perry, and Freddie Mercury of Queen.
Known For
Film
Yngwie Malmsteen: Raw Live
Vocals
2010
Film
W.E.T - One Live in Stockholm
Vocals
2014
Film
Talisman: World's Best Kept Secret
Self
2005
Film
Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force: Live in Japan '85
Vocals
2006
Film
Yngwie Malmsteen: Far Beyond the Sun
Self
2007
Film
Sons of Apollo - Live with the Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony - Documentary
Self
2019
Film
Jeff Scott Soto: JSS Live At The Gods 2002
Vocals
2003
Film
Jorge Salán: No Looking Back
Self
2014
Film
Jeff Scott Soto: The JSS Queen Concert - Live at the Queen Convention 2003
Vocals
2004
Film
Axel Rudi Pell & Friends: Magic Moments (25th Anniversary)
Self
2015
Film
Sons Of Apollo: Live With The Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony
Self
2019
Film
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Christmas Eve and Other Stories Live in Concert
Self
2020
Film
W.E.T. Live at Firefest VIII
Vocals / Guitar / Keyboards
2011
Filmography
2020FilmTrans-Siberian Orchestra: Christmas Eve and Other Stories Live in Concertas Self2019FilmSons of Apollo - Live with the Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony - Documentaryas Self2019FilmSons Of Apollo: Live With The Plovdiv Psychotic Symphonyas Self2015FilmAxel Rudi Pell & Friends: Magic Moments (25th Anniversary)as Self2014FilmJorge Salán: No Looking Backas Self2014FilmW.E.T - One Live in Stockholmas Vocals2011FilmW.E.T. Live at Firefest VIIIas Vocals / Guitar / Keyboards2010FilmYngwie Malmsteen: Raw Liveas Vocals2007FilmYngwie Malmsteen: Far Beyond the Sunas Self2006FilmYngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force: Live in Japan '85as Vocals2005FilmTalisman: World's Best Kept Secretas Self2004FilmJeff Scott Soto: The JSS Queen Concert - Live at the Queen Convention 2003as Vocals2003FilmJeff Scott Soto: JSS Live At The Gods 2002as Vocals