Sublime Posts Heartfelt Tribute to Jakob Nowell on 29th Birthday

To honor Jakob Nowell’s 29th birthday, Sublime posted a surprise compilation of his performances over the past year with his new bandmates and uncles, Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson. The transformative year has been diligently documented, with the highlights (Coachella, Point Break Festival, No Values) comprising the majority of the well-wishing birthday video.

Jakob Nowell of Sublime and Jakobs Castle — Courtesy Josh Kim/@joshuaonenineproductions

Jakob himself told The Pier last month that he “never thought he’d be doing the Sublime thing”, but has since gracefully settled into the role he father left nearly 30 years ago, and without missing a beat. The all but seamless transition has spawned a new wave of Sublime fans, and they can’t get enough of the young Nowell. Birthday wishes and general gushing over the Jakob’s Castle frontman came from all corners of the globe yesterday, cementing his status as the darling of American reggae rock.