Jak Housden (born John Paul Housden 12 June 1969) is an Australian guitarist, singer, and composer. Best known as a long-standing member of or The Whitlams, he is also a founding member of The Badloves, appearing on all their classic 1990s releases. A revered session guitarist, Jak has performed and recorded with Barry Gibb, Olivia Newton-John, Richard Clapton, Steve Kilbey, Kate Ceberano, Jimmy Barnes, Daryl Braithwaite, and Steve Balbi, among many others. Since 2015, Jak has been involved with Tim Minchin, touring extensively and recording on the album Apart Together. Presently, Jak is preparing to tour with The Whitlams in support of their new LP Sancho, meanwhile applying the finishing touches to his second solo record.