Jeff Gutt is a musician and singer from the Detroit area who is most known for being the lead singer of the metal band Dry Cell. After competing in the X-Factor in 2012 and 2013, he became well-known. In the competition, he performed Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, which was a big hit and earned him a lot of attention.

Early Years, Biography, And Family

Jeff Gutt was born on May 2, 1976, and spent most of his youth with his family in St. Clair Country, Michigan. In both Algonac and Marine City, he attended Marine City High School. He received his diploma in 1994. Jeff has loved music since he was a child.

During his high school years, Jeff Gutt was a member of the Innerfaith band. Being in the band and being the frontman of Interfaith helped him achieve popularity. He led the band with the help of his friend Matt Brooks on bass, Jeff Sankuer on drums, and Patrick Sankuer on guitar.

Cellular Drying

His next well-known band, in which he was the lead vocalist, was The Dry Cell. Danny Hartwell, Judd Gruenbaum, and Brandon Brown were the members of the band. In 2004, Jeff Gutt quit the band and returned in 2005. Jeff and the band published their song ‘Disconnected’ in 2002, just before Jeff left the band.

Before releasing the ‘The Dry Cell Collection’ compilation in early 2010, the band had a two-year hiatus before reuniting with the same members. Then Jeff Gutt left Dry Cell for the second time.

Hallelujah, X-Factor!

Jeff Gutt stayed in the music industry and appeared on The X Factor in the 2012 season. That was the period in which he grew in fame and fanfare. Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, and Paula Abdul were the original judges on the show. On the show, he performed Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, which was a tremendous smash. In 2012, Jeff Gutt returned to X Factor and made it to the final four, finishing runner-up.

Jeff Gutt was a member of the Acrylic Band with No Name and Punch before joining X Factor. Jeff Gutt and his friends formed this band in 2005 and released it. The band also won the 89X & TNTs Battle of the Bands in Michigan, receiving $10,000 and studio time to produce a new EP, with its five-track release in 2007.

After leaving X Factor, Jeff Gutt formed Rival City Heights in January 2014. Bittersweet, Shadows in Light, and Your Name are the three songs he penned for the band. Jeff then released ‘A Detroit Christmas’ as a solo album in 2014.

Jeff Gutt traveled the Middle East with Alia Foundation with his band Rival City Heights. On February 19, 2016, the band released its debut single, “Take it Back.”

Earnings And Net Worth

The skilled musician’s net worth is estimated to be in the neighborhood of $500,000. His great musical career is his primary source of revenue.

Wife, Dating, And Relationship

Jeff Gutt is a single father with a son called Talon Gutt, according to reports. The boy’s mother is claimed to still reside in Detriot, but there is no verification of this.

Jeff Gutt is garnering a lot of attention these days. Despite many ups and downs, he has continued to work hard in the music industry. For him, being on the X Factor presented the greatest challenge and opportunity.

Height and Age

Jeff Gutt is of ordinary height.

He is 43 years old as of 2019.