Biography
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Born
8 February 1828
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Born In
Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, Pays-de-la-Loire, France
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Died
24 March 1905 (aged 77)
There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Jules Verne (February 8, 1828 – March 24, 1905) was a French author who pioneered the science-fiction genre. He is best known for novels such as Journey To The Center Of The Earth (1864), Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea (1870), and Around the World in Eighty Days (1873). Verne wrote about space, air, and underwater travel before air travel and practical submarines were invented, and before practical means of space travel had been devised. He is the third most translated author in the world, according to Index Translationum. Some of his books have been made into films. Verne, along with Hugo Gernsback and H.G. Wells, is often popularly referred to as the "Father of Science Fiction"
2) Jules Verne is a five piece metal band from Central Maine. They formed in 2005 and soon after released "The Tragedy No One Remembers," a four song EP showcasing the bands raw sound. They disbanded for a short time. Due to demand, they reformed in 2007 with remaining members Nicky and DJ, and some newcomers. Playing shows throughout Maine and New Hampshire. A new EP was soon released intitled, "How To Write A Love Letter." They will tour the US in 2008.
Nicky- Vocals
DJ- Guitar
Matt- Bass
Morgan- Drums
Rob- Guitar
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