Jezz Torrent is a main character in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
He is voiced by Kevin McKidd.
History[]
Background[]
Jezz is the lead singer for the Scottish hair metal band Love Fist.
Events of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City[]
In 1986, Torrent is first seen at one of Juan Cortez's parties, alongside two groupies.
Torrent, alongside Kent Paul, Dick, Percy and Willy, later hired Tommy Vercetti to do some work for them, including the task of bringing Mercedes Cortez to them and buying some drugs for themselves, called "Love Juice".
Later, a psycho fan of Love Fist tries to kill the band for unknown reason, however in both missions, the band was saved by Tommy Vercetti.
According to his bandmate Percy, Torrent practices bestiality and has previously had sex with sheep, though the truth behind this is unknown, as it may simply be an example of the band members taunting each other.
Events of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
Torrent is a member of the Epsilon Program, and writes a testimonial on their website about how the cult helped him overcome a drug addiction.
Character[]
Influence[]
Jezz Torrent bears some resemblance to Paul Stanley, the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for KISS.
His name is possibly influenced by British keyboardist, guitarist, composer, touring member of Black Sabbath and guitar maker Jezz Woodroffe. This is made more likely by the fact he is credited in Grand Theft Auto V, suggesting that he and the developers are connected.
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
- The Party
- Love Juice (Boss)
- Psycho Killer (Boss)
- Publicity Tour (Boss)
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Jezz Torrent's name is another sexual joke from Rockstar Games. Jezz is pronounced "jizz" if spoken in a Scottish accent and "jizz" is a slang term for semen.
- Jezz Torrent has a different universe variant of himself in the HD Universe in the new continuity started in Grand Theft Auto IV, along with other previous media personalities.