Brian Wheat
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| Brian Wheat | |
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 Brian Wheat with Tesla at the Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie, NY. April 27, 2009. |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Brian Thomas Wheat |
| Born | November 5, 1963 |
| Origin | U.S. |
| Genres | Hard rock Blues rock Heavy metal |
| Occupations | Bass Guitarist, Songwriter |
| Instruments | Bass |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Labels | Geffen, Tesla Electric Company Recordings |
| Associated acts | Tesla, Soulmotor |
| Notable instruments | |
| Gibson Thunderbird Hofner |
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Brian Wheat (born November 5, 1963 in Sacramento, California) best known as the bass guitarist of the band Tesla.[1] He formed the band City Kidd in 1982, with his friend Frank Hannon. After adding Tommy Skeoch, Jeff Keith and Troy Luccketta to the lineup, the band signed with Geffen Records and changed their name to Tesla.
[edit] J Street Recorders studio
Brian owns a recording studio by the name of J Street Recorders in Sacramento, California. Bands such as Papa Roach, Tesla, Pat Travers, Deftones, and many others have recorded there[citation needed].
[edit] References
- ^ Huey, Steve; Leahey, Andrew. "Biography: Tesla". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p5620/biography. Retrieved 7 July 2010.
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