Dean Pleasants
Pleasants performing in 2008
Pleasants performing in 2008
Background information
Also known asDeano
Born (1965-05-18) May 18, 1965
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
GenresHeavy metal, punk rock, hardcore punk, crossover thrash, funk metal
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Guitar
Years active1981–present
LabelsEpic, Suicidal
Member ofSuicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves
Formerly ofUgly Kid Joe

Dean Pleasants (born May 18, 1965) is an American guitarist. 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 in 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] He also played with 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.

References

  1. ↑ Sharpe-Young, Garry (2005). New Wave of American Heavy Metal. Zonda Books Limited. p. 298. ISBN 978-0-9582684-0-0. 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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