Zach Filkins

About

Model and musician who became the lead guitarist for the pop act OneRepublic. He has also wrote and composed several of the band's hits, including "Stop and Stare."

Before Fame

He spent much of his youth studying classical guitar in Spain. He founded his first band when he was still in high school called This Beautiful Mess.

Trivia

He was a judge on the 10th and 11th annual The Independent Music Awards.

Family Life

He had a son named Leighton with Lindsay Filkin, whom he married in 2008. He speaks fluent Spanish. 

Associated With

He has played with Ryan Tedder in OneRepublic.