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Nick was born and raised in [[Stillwater, Oklahoma]] and his favorite band is [[Def Leppard]]. He first started to play the guitar when he was seven. When he was a teen, he was invited to play with his band at a party where [[Tyson Ritter]] was the [[bouncer]]. Ritter, seeing that Wheeler's band didn't have a bassist, joined with them, starting a close friendship with Wheeler. The two went to [[New York City]] to record the first album. Months later, they added [[Mike Kennerty]] and [[Chris Gaylor]] to their live show. Their first album, for which Nick played drums and guitar, released many hits such as "[[Swing, Swing]]", "[[Time Stands Still]]" and "[[The Last Song]]". After a one and a half year hiatus, they released their second album, ''[[Move Along]]'', this time with Interscope Records instead of Doghouse Record which released their first self-titled album. The CD sold much better than the first album, with Top 20 hit, "Move Along" and Top 10 hits, "[[It Ends Tonight]]" and "[[Dirty Little Secret]]". He has toured with The All-American Rejects in two tours in [[2006]], the Black Cloud and Underdogs tour opening for Fall Out Boy. Later on, The All-American Rejects had a headlining tour, the Tournado. Also in 2006, Nick played guitar for the Snakes on A Plane. He took one semester at Oklahoma State University and then dropped out. He has many tattoos including the "[[Queen (band)#Logo|Queen crest]]" on his upper left arm. and a Muppets tattoo on his upper right arm.[[Image:Nick22.jpg|thumb|Nick wheeler]] Nick is known for playing many notable guitar parts. He is known to have an addiction to Muppets. He currently resides in Destin,Fl. |
Nick was born and raised in [[Stillwater, Oklahoma]] and his favorite band is [[Def Leppard]]. He first started to play the guitar when he was seven. When he was a teen, he was invited to play with his band at a party where [[Tyson Ritter]] was the [[bouncer]]. Ritter, seeing that Wheeler's band didn't have a bassist, joined with them, starting a close friendship with Wheeler. The two went to [[New York City]] to record the first album. Months later, they added [[Mike Kennerty]] and [[Chris Gaylor]] to their live show. Their first album, for which Nick played drums and guitar, released many hits such as "[[Swing, Swing]]", "[[Time Stands Still]]" and "[[The Last Song]]". After a one and a half year hiatus, they released their second album, ''[[Move Along]]'', this time with Interscope Records instead of Doghouse Record which released their first self-titled album. The CD sold much better than the first album, with Top 20 hit, "Move Along" and Top 10 hits, "[[It Ends Tonight]]" and "[[Dirty Little Secret]]". He has toured with The All-American Rejects in two tours in [[2006]], the Black Cloud and Underdogs tour opening for Fall Out Boy. Later on, The All-American Rejects had a headlining tour, the Tournado. Also in 2006, Nick played guitar for the Snakes on A Plane. He took one semester at Oklahoma State University and then dropped out. He has many tattoos including the "[[Queen (band)#Logo|Queen crest]]" on his upper left arm. and a Muppets tattoo on his upper right arm.[[Image:Nick22.jpg|thumb|Nick wheeler]] Nick is known for playing many notable guitar parts. He is known to have an addiction to Muppets.[[Image:Nick64.jpg|thumb|Nick Wheelers muppet tattoo]] He currently resides in Destin,Fl. |
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Nick Wheeler (born Nickolas Don Wheeler on March 20, 1982) is the lead guitarist, back-up vocalist, keyboardist, and programmer for The All-American Rejects.
Biography
Nick was born and raised in Stillwater, Oklahoma and his favorite band is Def Leppard. He first started to play the guitar when he was seven. When he was a teen, he was invited to play with his band at a party where Tyson Ritter was the bouncer. Ritter, seeing that Wheeler's band didn't have a bassist, joined with them, starting a close friendship with Wheeler. The two went to New York City to record the first album. Months later, they added Mike Kennerty and Chris Gaylor to their live show. Their first album, for which Nick played drums and guitar, released many hits such as "Swing, Swing", "Time Stands Still" and "The Last Song". After a one and a half year hiatus, they released their second album, Move Along, this time with Interscope Records instead of Doghouse Record which released their first self-titled album. The CD sold much better than the first album, with Top 20 hit, "Move Along" and Top 10 hits, "It Ends Tonight" and "Dirty Little Secret". He has toured with The All-American Rejects in two tours in 2006, the Black Cloud and Underdogs tour opening for Fall Out Boy. Later on, The All-American Rejects had a headlining tour, the Tournado. Also in 2006, Nick played guitar for the Snakes on A Plane. He took one semester at Oklahoma State University and then dropped out. He has many tattoos including the "Queen crest" on his upper left arm. and a Muppets tattoo on his upper right arm.
Nick is known for playing many notable guitar parts. He is known to have an addiction to Muppets.
He currently resides in Destin,Fl.
Equipment
He owns numerous guitars, both electric and acoustic. His main guitar is his Vintage Sunburst Gibson Firebird V. He is seen with a Firebird in all the videos except for It Ends Tonight, in which he uses a Gibson ES-335. Also in The Last Song, he is seen with a Classic White Gibson Firebird. He also owns a cherry Gibson Firebird VII.