- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJason William Mizell
- Nickname
- Jam Master Jay
- Height5′ 8½″ (1.74 m)
- Jam Master Jay was born on January 21, 1965 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Die Hard (1988), The Bounty Hunter (2010) and Friday Night Lights (2004). He was married to Terri Corley. He died on October 30, 2002 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
- SpouseTerri Corley(? - October 30, 2002) (his death, 3 children)
- ChildrenTyra Myricks
- ParentsJesse Mizell
- RelativesLarry Mizell(Cousin)
- His sons' Jason Mizell Jr. (DJ Jam Master J'Son) and T.J. Mizell (DJ Dasmatic) are both professional Disc Jockeys. They perform with Run D.M.C. as disc jockeys whenever Rev Run and Dmc performs shows. Each of his sons have performed at venues around the world, and made several television appearances on various television networks.
- Played bass and drums in several garage bands prior to joining Run-D.M.C.; on all of their albums from Raising Hell on, he played keyboards, bass, and live drums in addition to his turntable work.
- Former owner of JMJ Records, former label of the hip-hop groups Onyx and The Afros.
- Was DJ for the hip-hop group Run-D.M.C.
- Father of Jesse Mizell, and Tyra Myricks.
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