Aaron Pauley

Aaron Charles Pauley was born on August 4, 1988, in Vacaville, California, to Randy and Kellie Pauley. He developed an early interest in music, beginning guitar at the age of eight and bass at eleven. His involvement in music started at thirteen when he joined his first band, Menace to Society. After graduating from Vacaville High School in 2006, Pauley further pursued his musical career. In 2008, he became the lead vocalist for the Sacramento-based band Jamie’s Elsewhere, where he recorded two albums, “They Said a Storm Was Coming” (2010) and the “Reimagined” EP (2012).

Pauley’s career progressed significantly in 2012 when he joined Of Mice & Men, a prominent rock band, taking on the roles of bassist and lead vocalist. With Of Mice & Men, he has contributed to multiple studio albums, including “Restoring Force” (2014), “Cold World” (2016), “Defy” (2018), “Earthandsky” (2019), “Echo” (2021), and “Tether” (2023). In addition to his work with Of Mice & Men, Pauley has engaged in various collaborations with other artists and bands throughout his career. These collaborations include contributions to tracks by The Parade, Twenty Days with Julian, The Light Iris, The Blush of Dawn, Eric July, Kayzo & PhaseOne, Bad Wolves, and From Ashes to New.