Pat Smear
Georg Albert Ruthenberg (born August 5, 1959), better known by the stage name Pat Smear, is an American musician. He is best known as a rhythm guitarist of the rock band Foo Fighters. He has recorded five studio albums with the band.
Pat Smear | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Georg Albert Ruthenberg |
| Born | August 5, 1959 West Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative rock, punk rock, hardcore punk, deathrock, grunge, post-grunge |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Labels | What?, Slash, Geffen, Capitol |
Smear was a founding member of punk band the Germs.[1]
References
- Mullen, Brendan (December 27, 2000). "Annihilation Man; How Darby Crash lost control. Of the Germs. Of Circle One. Everything". LA Weekly. Archived from the original on October 9, 2012. Retrieved May 23, 2007.
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