Jeff Hanneman

Jeff Hanneman (born January 31, 1964, in Oakland, California) is the guitarist and founding member of the American thrash metal band Slayer. Hanneman grew up in Los Angeles in a family of war veterans, leading

Jeff Hanneman (born January 31, 1964, in Oakland, California) is the guitarist and founding member of the American thrash metal band Slayer. Hanneman grew up in Los Angeles in a family of war veterans, leading to his fascination with warfare.

Hanneman was born in 1964 and grew up in Oakland, California. Hanneman's family had several war veterans; his father fought in Normandy during World War II and his brothers in Vietnam, often talking about their experiences at dinner. At the time, war movies were commonly shown on TV, and Hanneman would join his brothers in constructing and coloring tank and plane models, which ultimately led to his interest in warfare and history.