Scott Klopfenstein
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| Scott "Scotty" Klopfenstein | |
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| Born | May 31, 1977 |
| Origin | Garden Grove, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Ska-punk, Indie rock |
| Occupations | Musician, Songwriter |
| Instruments | Lead Harmonies, Vocal Solos, Trumpet, Guitar, Keyboard |
| Years active | 1993 - Present |
| Labels | Mojo, Jive, At The Helm |
| Associated acts | Reel Big Fish The Littlest Man Band PAL The Scholars Nuckle Brothers Less Than Jake |
Scott Allen "Scotty" Klopfenstein is an American musician known as a long-time member of Reel Big Fish. He plays trumpet, guitar, keyboard, and sings. Before the release of Reel Big Fish's third album, he mainly played trumpet and sang backup, but he is the lead vocalist for the songs "Average Man", and "Drunk Again" (Klopfenstein penned both of these songs, as opposed to the majority of RBF songs which are written by lead vocalist/guitarist Aaron Barrett). He plays guitar for most of the songs on Cheer Up! and We're Not Happy 'til You're Not Happy and plays keyboard at live shows.
In concert, Klopfenstein talks to the audience frequently and participates in humorous banter with Barrett.
Before joining Reel Big Fish, Klopfenstein was a member of Orange County's Nuckle Brothers and The Scholars as a trumpeter and vocalist. He briefly headed a side project called Pal with fellow former Scholars member Jesse Wilder, but then started The Littlest Man Band, which features Dan Regan from Reel Big Fish, and three members of The Scholars. Reel Big Fish and The Littlest Man Band have performed at the same venues. The band has been inactive for almost two years and, at recent events during RBF's summer tour, Klopfenstein has mentioned that due to his move to New York, he no longer has the opportunity to perform with the band. In January of 2009, he created a website a his solo project and released new songs "Welcome to New York" and "The Hilarious".
In 2005, Klopfenstein moved to New York City to live with his fiancée. In September 2005, Klopfenstein was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome while touring New Zealand. He was hospitalized immediately and sent home to New York to recover. On December 31, 2005, Klopfenstein rejoined the band for a New Year's concert. Shortly after while touring in Europe, Klopfenstein had a recurrence of the syndrome and was flown home from Amsterdam, unable to finish the rest of the tour.
In September 2006 Klopfenstein married. He is a cousin of professional football player Joe Klopfenstein, who plays for the Buffalo Bills.
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