Brett Reed
Brett Reed (born July 12, 1972) is an American musician, best known as the original drummer for the punk rock bands Rancid and Devils Brigade. He joined Rancid in November 1991 and left 15 years later. He played on every Rancid release up to their 2003 album Indestructible.
Brett Reed
- Name
- Brett Reed
- Born
- 12 July 1972
- Birthplace
- United States
- Occupation
- Musician
- Nationality
- United States.
- Fields
- music.
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Brett Reed (born July 12, 1972) is an American musician, best known as the original drummer for the punk rock bands Rancid and Devils Brigade. He joined Rancid in November 1991 and left 15 years later. He played on every Rancid release up to their 2003 album Indestructible.
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On November 3, 2006, his announcement of leaving Rancid was made public and he was replaced by Branden Steineckert. He has not been active in the music industry since this time. He plays left-handed. He has also played acoustic guitar on a number of Rancid acoustic shows, but unlike drums, he plays guitar right-handed. He played drums on P!nk's Try This album.
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• Name — Brett Reed • Born — 12 July 1972 • Birthplace — United States • Instrument — Drums, guitar • Genre — Punk rock • Occupation — Musician • Years Active — 1991–2006 • Associated Acts — Rancid Devils Brigade
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Brett Reed is recorded as a citizen of United States. Recorded with the occupation musician. Classed in the genre punk rock.
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Brett Reed was born on 12 July 1972.
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