Dean Pleasants

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Dean in Boston, September 2018
Dean Pleasants
Dean Pleasants
Dean Pleasants
Background information
Birth nameDean Pleasants
Also known asDeano
Born (1965-05-18) May 18, 1965 (age 56)
San Antonio, Texas
GenresHeavy metal, punk rock, hardcore punk, crossover thrash, funk metal
Occupation(s)Musician, Songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1981–present
LabelsEpic, Suicidal
Associated actsSuicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Jessica Simpson, Ugly Kid Joe

Dean Pleasants (born May 18, 1965) is a heavy metal guitarist.[1] He has been the lead guitarist for Suicidal Tendencies since 1996,[1][2] and is their longest-standing lead guitarist, surpassing Rocky George, who had been the band for 11 years. He is also a member of the Suicidal Tendencies funk metal side project Infectious Grooves. He also played with Ugly Kid Joe on their America's Least Wanted album[3] and was in the Jessica Simpson band for several years. He also played with[citation needed] George Clinton, Tone Loc, Coke advertisements, Poe, Jody Watley and Atlantic Starr. Dean currently endorses Schecter guitars, having also used Fernandes and ESP guitars in the past. For amplification he has used VHT, Fender and Marshall amps.[citation needed]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Sharpe-Young, Garry (2005). New Wave of American Heavy Metal. p. 298. Retrieved February 28, 2010.
  2. ^ http://metalstorm.ee/bands/band.php?band_id=399&bandname=Suicidal%2BTendencies Metal Storm
  3. ^ allmusic.com entry


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