Brian Bell

Alternative rock, Composer

1968 –

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Who is Brian Bell?

Brian Bell is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. He is best known as the rhythm guitarist, backing vocalist and occasional lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Weezer, with whom he has recorded nine studio albums. Bell also fronts the rock band The Relationship, and was previously the lead vocalist and guitarist of the indie rock band Space Twins.

Moving to Los Angeles at the age of eighteen, Bell played bass guitar in the band Carnival Art, releasing three studio albums with the band before departing in 1993. Bell subsequently joined Weezer as its rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist, in 1993, at the request of band member Matt Sharp. Replacing founding member Jason Cropper, Bell joined the band during the recording of its debut album, Weezer. Backed by the singles "Buddy Holly", "Undone – The Sweater Song" and "Say It Ain't So", the album was a critical and commercial success.

Weezer's second studio album, Pinkerton, was released in 1996, displaying a more abrasive and raw aesthetic. Initially not as commercially successful as the band's debut album, the critical response to the album subsequently led to frontman Rivers Cuomo putting the band on hiatus until the release of the band's second self-titled album in 2001.

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Born
Dec 9, 1968
Iowa City
Also known as
  • Bell, Brian
  • Weezer
Parents
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Bearden High School
Lived in
  • Iowa City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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