Jessicka Addams (born Jessica Fodera on October 23, 1975) is an American visual artist and retired musician. Best known by her stage name Jessicka, she was the frontwoman for the

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band

Jack Off Jill Jack Off Jill was an American gothic rock band from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, founded in 1992 by vocalist Jessicka, drummer Tenni Ah-Cha-Cha, bassist/keyboardist Agent Moulder, and guitarist Michelle Inhell. Though these four women were the init ...

, and later for the noise-pop band

Scarling. Scarling. was an American noise pop band formed in Los Angeles in 2001. The band consisted of lead vocalist Jessicka Addams and guitarist Christian Hejnal. Name The band's name comes from a fictional word created by singer/fine artist Jessicka ...

Early life

Jessicka grew up in the town of

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. She was raised as an only child by her mother Nancy after her mother divorced her husband, Joseph. After high school Jessicka had immersed herself in music, the

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, gay iconography, all things

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and

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. At 17, she decided that she wanted to start her own band.

Music career

Jack Off Jill (1992–2000)

Jessica Fodera met Tenni Arslanyan while attending high school in Sunrise, Florida. She added the "K" to the original spelling of her first name and dropped her surname, paying homage to ''

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'', by

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. They had begun writing songs, but had not yet formed a complete band when

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and Michelle Oliver joined them to create the band Jack In Jill. In 1992, Jack In Jill got their start when they were asked to open for fellow Floridian

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and his band, Marilyn Manson and the Spooky Kids at a

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nightclub called The Plus 5 Lounge. Manson suggested a name change to ''

'' (JOJ).''MTV.com1'
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. URL accessed June 18, 2007. In 1993, JOJ released their first recording titled, "Children 5 And Up", produced by Marilyn Manson. In early 1993, Jessicka performed with Manson's ephemeral side project, Mrs. Scabtree and shared vocal duties with then boyfriend

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. In December 1994 while on tour, Jessicka spent a night in jail when she and Manson were arrested after a concert in

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, for breaking the town's adult entertainment codes. They both spent one night in jail. Charges were dropped. Before her 21st birthday, Jessicka's record label, Rectum Records, had released several independent JOJ records and several 7" singles. Jack Off Jill signed with Los Angeles-based Risk Records in January 1997. The band released their first full-length album, ''Sexless Demons and Scars'', in September 1997 then toured in the U.S. and Canada. In July 2000, JOJ released their second full-length CD, ''Clear Hearts, Grey Flowers'', just as their label was preparing to close down. JOJ officially went on hiatus in late 2000, after playing a show at Los Angeles' The Troubadour in April 2000. They were joined onstage by guitarist

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of the UK band Fluffy and producer

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on drums.

Scarling. (2002–2014)

After taking a break from the music industry and making Los Angeles her permanent residence, Jessicka was invited in 2001 by guitarist

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to be a guest vocalist on his solo album. The pair had only met a few months earlier through a mutual friend, Lisa Leveridge. They began recording and rehearsing together and eventually recruited the musicians who would form the first and very short-lived lineup of Scarling. In early 2002 Jessicka was introduced to

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, owner of

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, by mutual friend

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. In March 2003 Scarling.'s debut single, "Band Aid Covers the Bullet Hole", was released on John's label. The cover featured an illustration entitled "Wound 39" by artist

. In April 2004 Scarling. released their first album, ''

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'', which again utilized the team of Ryden and Vrenna. In the autumn of 2004, Jessicka was featured on the cover of ''

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'' vocalist issue. Scarling. was invited to join the lineup of the Robert Smith-curated

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Festival, performing on select West Coast dates alongside Jessicka's long-time favorite band

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. Three weeks before joining the tour, drummer

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filled in and was soon replaced by Beth Gordon. Smith described the band's music as "dark, desperate, chaotic, gorgeous pop music, the sound of the end of the world", and Scarling.'s ''

'' was nominated for the 2004

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. After a series of 7" singles on Sympathy, Scarling. announced in early 2005 that their second album, ''

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'', would appear later that year; it was preceded by the single "We are the Music Makers" and was released in August 2005. ''So Long, Scarecrow'' was co-produced by

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and received several favorable reviews. '' Alternative Press''' Jason Pettigrew gave the album a 5 out of 5 rating. Simon Price from The Independent said, "Fodera has always had a knack for acronyms and catchphrases,'Manorexic' is one which will be lapped up by the goth kids, but her intriguing lyrics, sung in a voice pitched midway between

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sweetness and

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stridency, cut deeper than mere punning." The song ''Bummer'' a track from SLS was featured on Showtime's ''

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'' season 3 episode "Latecomer". In December 2005, Scarling. embarked on its first UK tour. In 2006 Jessicka continued to tour in the US and Europe with Scarling., touring with such bands as UK

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band

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and opening for

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and

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. In 2006, Scarling. released their fourth single

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. The album cover featured a portrait of Jessicka done by Los Angeles photographer Piper Ferguson. On May 13, 2014, Mark Ryden released an album entitled 'The Gay Nineties Old Tyme Music: Daisy Bell,' that features

Scarling Scarling. was an American noise pop band formed in Los Angeles in 2001. The band consisted of lead vocalist Jessicka Addams and guitarist Christian Hejnal. Name The band's name comes from a fictional word created by singer/fine artist Jessicka ...

. along with other artists all giving a different rendition of the same song, '

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.'The album, printed on 180 g red vinyl, was limited to 999 copies, all hand-numbered and signed by Ryden. Half of the records were to be sold at the Michael Kohn Gallery. The proceeds from the record, will benefit Little Kids Rock, a nonprofit that supports musical education in disadvantaged elementary schools.

Jack Off Jill reunion shows and retirement (2015)

On April 7, 2015, Bust.com announced a Jack Off Jill reunion show at

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in Asheville, NC on July 18 as well as a Pledgemusic campaign offering "Golden Tickets" and other Jack Off Jill rarities related to the show. The 2015 lineup consisted of Jessicka, Tenni Ah-Cha-Cha, Michelle Inhell and

." During the band's reunion, Jack Off Jill was described by several publications as "Riot Goth Legends" and "Cult Heroes"." Jessicka stated that their show at Heaven in London on October 23, 2015 (her birthday) would be Jack Off Jill's final show. On February 2, 2021, Jessicka announced on

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that she was no longer a part of the music industry, stating that she was now "finding other ways to release my negative emotions while trying to be kinder to myself."

Between bands

After JOJ Jessicka worked with

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and producer

on ''

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'' soundtrack, and with drummer

. She also made a cameo appearance in ''

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''. In March 2009, Jessicka appeared as a special guest in an episode of the reality television series ''

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'', hosted by

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. In April 2009, Jessicka modeled for photographer

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for the

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''Heaven Bound'' art show. Jessicka and her husband Christian performed with their band Scarling. at the wedding of

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finalist

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and Matthew Wolcott at the

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in Hollywood on June 26, 2010. Jessicka and Christian were featured on an episode of ''

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'' which aired August 20, 2013. Released March 10, 2014, Jessicka makes a small cameo in

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's "Begin the End" video, directed by Los Angeles photographer Piper Ferguson. On July 22, 2014, Jessicka wrote the essay titled "Coming Full Circle with Fat Phobia, Anne Wilson, & Self Hatred" that was published online in ''Bust''. It discusses the singers' experiences with being overweight in the music industry.

Art

On April 25, 2008, at the World of Wonder Storefront Gallery in Los Angeles, California, Addams was in her first group artshow curated by actor

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called depARTed. On November 13, 2010, she presented her artwork collectively entitled 'Smile Even if it Hurts' at the Dark Dark Science Gallery (

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, California) in a joint exhibit with friend and fellow artist Lindsey Way. Adams' show was titled "What's Behind the Bunny" and featured collaborations with artists Mark Ryden, Elizabeth McGrath, Morgan Slade, Louis-Marie de Castelbajac, Joshua Petker, Tarina Tarantino,

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, and Janine Jarman.Pettigrew, Jason
Q&A: Mindless Self Indulgence's Lindsey Way and Scarling's Jessicka Addams plan art exhibit

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November 10, 2010 On April 1, 2011, her website JessickaAddams.com launched featuring a gallery of her artwork. On April 9, 2011, Addams participated in

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's "Tiny Trifecta" in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York and LeBasse Projects inaugural exhibition "Momentum" in Chinatown, Los Angeles, California. On August 5, 2011, Addams' show "Little Grey Secrets" opened at

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gallery in Los Angeles. Addams is listed in several art publications as one of artist

's muses. On November 2, 2013, she was part of a four-woman show in Los Angeles called "Black Moon" with fellow female artists, Elizabeth McGrath,

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and

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.Duran, Amy. November 6, 201
IN L.A.: BLACK MOON @ SLOAN FINE ART

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January 2014, The LA Art Show had over 18,000 items on display from over 135 dealers, Addams was recognized by the

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Arts & Culture, "Jessicka Addams, who could be related to the real Addams Family and creates self-portraits that reference near death personal experiences with a witty, macabre slant."Helander, Bruc
LA Art Show-Stoppers

Arts & Culture Posted: January 19, 2014

Curator

Addams has curated two different art shows under the name Dark Dark Science. The first was on November 13, 2010, the show was collectively entitled 'Smile Even if it Hurts', a joint exhibit with friend and fellow artist Lindsey Way. The second show was on August 4, 2012, and ran until August 28, 2012. The show was called 'MiXTAPE'. Artists were asked to pick a song and create art inspired by that song. 24 artists participated in the show including

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, Aaron Smith, and

. The eclectic mix of songs chosen were featured for digital download on

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Personal life

Addams identifies herself as

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. On February 14, 2006, while on a break from touring, she and Scarling colleague

were engaged. Their wedding took place on October 13, 2007, at the Oviatt Penthouse in Los Angeles and was attended by numerous celebrities. The couple changed their surname to Addams. On October 20, 2017, Addams wrote a

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post accusing her ex-boyfriend

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, bassist of

, of raping her while they were a couple in the 1990s; she also accused him of subjecting her to

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and

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. On October 24, 2017, Marilyn Manson tweeted on

that the band had parted ways with Ramirez following allegations of sexual misconduct made against him, and announced that there would be a replacement for the upcoming tour.

Exhibitions

*2023 “Weird Like Clouds” *2016 "Please Stop Loving Me" / "Shitty Teen" with Lindsey Way February 5–28, 2016 at

, Los Angeles, CA *2014 "That Which Does Not Kill You" May 9 to June 8, 2014" The Cotton Candy Machine,

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, NYC *2011 "Little Grey Secrets"

Los Angeles, CA *2010 "Smile Even If It Hurts" at Dark Dark Science Gallery, Los Angeles, CA ;Selected group shows *2020/2021 Our Vision. Our Voices. *2020 Gold Bug Gallery, Love 20/20

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, CA *2018 LAST GASP group show MINNA GALLERY

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*2018 LA Art Show "Littletopia" Los Angeles, CA *2017 "Friends with the Animals: And Other Tales in an Anthropomorphised World". Curated by

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G R2 gallery,

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*2016 Damien Echols - "Collaborations". Copro Gallery

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California *2016 "Crime On Canvas"

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*2016 "My Blood Runs Yellow: A Tribute to Giallos" curated by Alix Sloan and Drew Fitzpatrick Los Angeles, California *2016 "ARCANA" at Red Truck Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana *2015 "Dreamlands" Corey Helford Gallery,

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, CA *2015 LA Art Show "Littletopia" Los Angeles, CA *2014 "Black Moon NYC" Sloan Fine Arts, NY with

, Elizabeth McGrath and

*2014 "Boxes of Death 5" *2014 "Small Indignities" September 13 – October 5 at Red Truck Gallery,

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*2014 "Flannel and Glitter" opened September 13 The Rawk Show, Romani Gallery, Austin, Texas *2014 "The Coaster Show" September 5–28, 2014

, Los Angeles, CA *2014 "Fourth Annual Tiny Trifecta" at Cotton Candy Machine, Brooklyn, NY *2014 LA Art Show "Littletopia" Los Angeles, CA *2013 "Black Moon" Sloan Fine Arts, LA, CA with

, Elizabeth McGrath and

. *2013 "beer-is-art " Coaster Show at

, Los Angeles, CA *2013 "Third Annual Tiny Trifecta" at Cotton Candy Machine, Brooklyn, NY *2013 "Tentacles!" Ltd. Art Gallery in Seattle, Washington. *2013 " Mark Ryden's YHWH Group Custom Show" @ Toy Art Gallery Los Angeles, CA *2012 "AWAKENING" curated by Sloan Fine Arts, AFA gallery New York, NY *2012 "MiXTAPE" at Dark Dark Science Gallery, Los Angeles, CA *2012 "Second Annual Tiny Trifecta" at Cotton Candy Machine, Brooklyn, NY *2012 "Hey Geek Girl" LTD art Gallery Seattle, Washington *2011 "Spread the Word" Mark Moore Gallery, Culver City, CA *2011 "Plus 1" Sloan Fine Arts, New York, NY *2011 "Momentum" at LeBasse Projects Chinatown Inaugural Exhibition, Los Angeles, CA *2011 "Tiny Trifecta" at Cotton Candy Machine, Brooklyn, NY *2011 "Everything But The Kitschen Sync 14" at

, Los Angeles, CA *2009 "Crusaders and Haters" RoyalT, Culver City, California *2008 "2008 "DepARTed" World of Wonder Storefront Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

Discography

Jack Off Jill

scarling.

Guest contributions

* "Last Day in June" (1999), for the band Honey to Ash * "Miss Ann Thrope" (2000), track seven on

My Ruin My Ruin is an American alternative metal band from Los Angeles, California, composed of the husband and wife duo Tairrie B and Mick Murphy (guitarist), Mick Murphy. The band has been through various line-up changes since its formation in 1999. ...

studio album, '' A Prayer Under Pressure of Violent Anguish'', Snapper/

Spitfire The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied countries before, during, and after World War II. Many variants of the Spitfire were built, from the Mk 1 to the Rolls-Royce Griff ...

* "Make You Believe" (2000), for the band Messy * "Iieee" (2001), cover duet with Meegs Rascón, guitarist of

Coal Chamber Coal Chamber is an American nu metal band formed by Dez Fafara and Meegs Rascón in Los Angeles, California in 1993. Prior to Coal Chamber, the two had also created the band She's in Pain, in 1992. The original lineup also consisted of bassist ...

, for ''Songs of a Goddess – A

Tori Amos Tori Amos (born Myra Ellen Amos; August 22, 1963) is an American singer-songwriter and pianist. She is a classically trained musician with a mezzo-soprano vocal range. Having already begun composing instrumental pieces on piano, Amos won a full ...

Tribute'' * "Happy for You" (2008), for The Ingenues * "Nothing at All" (2012)

/ Tweaker "call the time eternity"

Metropolis Records Metropolis Records is a record label founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1993 by the late Dave Heckman. The label's all-electronic format closely tracked with European contemporaries, such as Off Beat, and, since 1995, has been instrumenta ...

* "Begin the End"

(cameo) directed by Piper Ferguson * "Mark Ryden's ''Gay Nineties' Album'' (2014) with

Soundtracks

* ''

Wicked Wicked may refer to: Books * Wicked, a minor character in the ''X-Men'' universe * ''Wicked'', a 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire that inspired the musical of the same name * ''Wicked'', the fifth novel in Sara Shepard's ''Pretty Little Liars'' ser ...

'' "When I Am Queen" & "Rabbiteen" (1998) * Soundtrack, ''

'' (2001)

Filmography

* ''

'' (2005) * ''

Bettie Page Reveals All ''Bettie Page Reveals All'' is a 2013 documentary film about the life history and cultural influence of Bettie Page. Directed by Mark Mori, much of its narration is from audiotape interviews with Page. Individuals offering commentary on Page and ...

'' (2012) (documentary)

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