The drums
From left: Jonny Pierce, Jacob Graham and Connor Hanwick
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Words arye dworken Photography Chris shonting Producer Ann Lee Caceres Special thanks Lindsay Plotkin and Puffy’s Tavern
s a child, Jonathan Pierce had a friend, and his name was Jesus. But wherever Jonathan went, Jesus was always there with him, and no matter how hard he tried, Jonathan could never find the distance he needed. Jonathan grew up near Orlando, Florida, in Kissimmee, where Mickey Mouse ears and ST—059
religion were in abundance, and his parents were preachers in the Pentecostal church. He was home-schooled, and as with every young boy, his adolescence was confusing, though even more so due to his Christian conscience. At night, Jonathan would listen to Morrissey. He found solace in music; first through the