Jad Fair is a Founding member of Half Japanese.
He has released over 180 albums and recorded with Daniel Johnston, Yo La Tengo, Teenage Fanclub, Kramer, Moe Tucker, R. Stevie Moore, Mosquito, Strobe Talbot, Samuel Locke Ward, Norman Blake, Tenniscoats, The Pastels, God Is My Co-Pilot, Jason Willett, Naofumi Ishimaru, The Tinklers, Danielson, Lovely Eggs, Boister, Brave Combo, Dim Stars, David Fair, & HIFIKLUB

The Placebos have Brian Birzer on guitar, Cheryl Tepper on drums, and Jad on guitar and vocals.