Pat Smear
American musician and actor
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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![]() Smear performing in 2018 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Georg Albert Ruthenberg |
Born | West Los Angeles, California, U.S. | August 5, 1959
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 |
References
change- ↑ 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.