The singer-songwriter on blanking on live TV, breaking up during Covid and the closest he’s come to death
Born in Arizona, Jake Shears, 42, fronted the band Scissor Sisters. Their 2004 debut album went to No 1 in the UK and the following year they won three Brit awards. Shears’ latest solo single, Do The Television, is out now. He lives in New Orleans.
What is your greatest fear?
Ending up alone.
