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Jeff Timmons is the founding member of 98°. While studying Psychology at Kent State University, he decided to move to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment. Although he received several acting jobs (including a commercial for the U.S. Navy!), his heart belonged to music and he formed a singing group. Time passed and several members came and went, but everything started to fall in place when a mutual friend introduced him to Nick. Shortly after, Justin and Drew joined the lineup and 98° was born.
Basic Information
Name: Jeffrey "Jeff" Brandon Timmons
Vocal Part: First tenor
Nicknames: Sugar, Tool, J.T.
Birthday: April 30, 1973
Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Canton, Ohio (grew up in Massillon, Ohio)
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 160 lbs
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
Tattoos: "Heaven" and "Good Luck" written in Japanese on chest; 98° on right bicep, "God" written in Japanese on back
Shirt size: XL
Parents: Patricia "Trish" (a bridal consultant) and James "Jim" Timmons (a corporate vice-president)
Siblings: Mike (brother, 29), Tina (sister, 24)
Pets: Two dogs
College: Kent State University
College major: Psychology
College football number: 46
Role model: Father
Professional role model: Stevie Wonder
Favorites
Favorite song on 98°: "Heaven's Missing an Angel"
Favorite song on 98° and Rising: "Still"
Favorite song to perform: "Heat It Up"
Favorite video: "Because of You"
Favorite performers: Boyz II Men, Take 6, Jodeci, Sade
Favorite song: "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye" by Boyz II Men
Favorite foods: Seafood and steak
Favorite ice creams:Cookie dough, mint chocolate chip
Favorite hobbies: hanging out in his Southern California apartment, collecting thousands upon thousands of football cards, lifting weights, reading
Favorite colors: Orange and blue
Favorite animal: Dog
Favorite sport: Football
Favorite team: Dallas Cowboys
Favorite clothing line: Phat Farm
Favorite actor: Robert DeNiro
Favorite actress: Salma Hayek
Favorite movie: "The Shawshank Redemption"
Favorite flower: Rose
Favorite cologne: Gendarme
Favorite breakfast restaurant: Denny's
Favorite number: 7
Favorite vacation spot: Panama City, Florida
Favorite car: Ferrari
Favorite quote: "Carpe Diem" (Seize the Day)
Favorite collector's item: Football cards (he has 'thousands upon thousands of them!')
Favorite childhood toy: A Spider-Man doll
Notable Quotes
"You're just a person, You put your pants on one leg at a time. I know it's a cliche to say that, but it's true. You live, you breathe, and you're gonna die, so you have to treat everyone else with the same respect with whice you want to be treated."
"'Carpe Diem' - Nothing is just going to fall in your lap. You must take full advantage of each day that God gives you to achieve your goals and dreams, and to live life to the highest of your potential."
"Heaven and Good Luck (Blessings) - Things you need to be successful in life!"
"Sing for anyone who will listen. Have faith, stay humble no matter what, and don't believe any negatives people tell you. People will tell you anything to get you not to follow your dream because they don't have the guts to follow theirs. Believe in what you want to belive in."
"I like to learn as much as I can."
"I'm gonna quit school now and get all the girls!" (so cute!!)
"I think everyone has a talent - a particular God-given thing to exel in."
"I like a girl with a sense of humor who is relaxed and easygoing"
"I like a girl with a nice smile and great personality. A good sense of humor is essential because I'm a screw-off."
"We're all very grounded guys; we all have a spiritual background. We have the proper perspective. We know as easily as it comes, it can easily be taken away. You should enjoy it while you have it."
"If you can feel what we feel when we're singing, then that's the greatest thing."
"We were writing songs, working as doormen and delivery boys and waiting for our big break."
Surprising Secrets and Little-Known Facts
Jeff's ideal date would be anywhere that he could really enjoy a girl's company, like a breakfast at Denny's, playing pool, going to get something to eat, going to see a movie, and even just hanging out.
He one day wants to work with Boyz II Men, Lenny Kravitz, Steve Perry of Journey, and Stevie Wonder again.
Jeff played the prince in a school production of "The Princess and the Pea" when he was in seventh grade.
He likes to read at least three books a week.
Jeff played the trumpet in high school.
His past jobs have included acting in a TV commercial for the US navy, working in a Chinese restaurant, and working as a security guard.
Jeff's past career aspirations were professional football, law, and child psychology.
He played football at Malone College.
Jeff was once a security guard at an apartment building and worked 75-hour weeks!
He once helped the rest of 98° plot to snatch some scenery to decorate the apartment they all shared.
He found his talent after serenading a group of girls at a college party and left them swooning.
His greatest fear is of heights.
Jeff's most prized possession is pictures of his family.
Jeff once dated singer Samantha Cole.
Jeff was rumored to, but did not, date singer Mariah Carey and actress Jennifer Love Hewitt. He retains that he is just friends with them.
Jeff admitted to dating someone around January, 2000. Her name is Krysti Cameron, and she is a 21-year-old college student from Pennsylvania. I honestly do not know if they are still together.
Thank Yous...
98°... This Christmas (1999)
First of all, I'd like to thank God and Jesus Christ for all their gifts that make everyday feel like Christmas. Alyssa, you are the greatest blessing I've been given in my life. All my love is for you, eternally. Thanks & Love to my family: Jim, Trish, Michael, Kristina, Gramma and Grampa M., Gramma T - Thanks for watching over me. Thanks to Matt Fechter (Perfecto), Thad King, Ron Humphrey, Kenny Weber, Dave Feller, Pat McVeen, the McCarthy family, Trish Sperry, Top 40 Entertainment, Paris D'Jon, Johnny Camisa and Melissa Casalino, Universal Records and Staff, Anders and Antour, Larry Rudolph and Vivien Rachles, Mark Cheatham at ICM, The Staff at MTV, all Radio and retail and most important our fans all over the world. Love, God Bless, and Happy Holidays!
Jeff's 'Why Me?s'
Onstage...
"There are so many; it's a daily occurrence with me. We were in Toronto, and there was a girl in the audience whom I was looking at and trying to sing to, and be cool and stuff, and I was backing up. I backed up over one of the wedges the guitar player had on the floor, and I fell and landed headfirst on the stage. My microphone flew out into the audience, and my headphones came off. It was a disaster! I thought I would have heard dead silence from the audience, but I heard roaring laughter. Nobody cared about my health... They just laughed! Another time, we were doing this thing for the NFL and United Way, and Jerry Rice was there, and we were all on risers. I was standing on one that was one height and he was on one a couple feet behind me. I turned around and stuck my hand out andn said 'Hey, Jerry, what's up!' and stepped to the right and there was no riser there. I fell off the stage and everyone started laughing. That was my most embarrassing moment ever, probably."
Copyright 99/00 - J/J98
