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| − | '''Fred Sablan''' (born April 28th, 1970) is a multi-talented musician originally from the San Francisco Bay area in California. In the late nineties, Sablan performed as the guitarist for the punk band ''Crack | + | '''Fred Sablan''' (born April 28th, 1970) is a multi-talented musician originally from the San Francisco Bay area in California. In the late nineties, Sablan performed as the guitarist for the punk band ''Crack'', which was described by journalist Todd S. Inoue as "Cupertino's punk-noise surrealists."<ref>http://www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/01.23.97/cover/crack-9704.html</ref> Sablan's most notable presence to the Manson fanbase came from his involvement as both a bassist and occasional guitarist for Jeordie White aka [[Twiggy]]'s side project [[Goon Moon]], whom he met through mutual friend and former [[Nine Inch Nails]] guitarist Aaron North. Prior to this he was the bassist for the band Butcher Holler, and contributed to their album titled "I Heart Rock" which Sablan describes sounding like ''"Black Sabbath mixed with Roxy Music."'' Butcher Holler broke up shortly after opening up for the Foo Fighters. Sablan is a long time guitarist, though his focus is more toward bass guitar now. Sablan is also involved in his own personal project, titled ''Birthday Twin'' which is described as being ''"punk-experimental-blues."'' Sablan describes this project to be ''"born out of all kinds of music,...i record whatever i feel like with the emphasis being on film score and live mood creating"'' |
His personal influences include, Morricone, Spacemen 3, Mogwai, NEU!, David Axelrod, Primal Scream, Harry partch, Terry Riley, [[Slayer]], Silver Apples, UNKLE, Bert Jansch, Bad Brains, Iggy Pop, CAN and Sonic Youth. | His personal influences include, Morricone, Spacemen 3, Mogwai, NEU!, David Axelrod, Primal Scream, Harry partch, Terry Riley, [[Slayer]], Silver Apples, UNKLE, Bert Jansch, Bad Brains, Iggy Pop, CAN and Sonic Youth. | ||
Revision as of 14:53, 25 July 2010
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 Fred Sablan, 2007 performing with Goon Moon, credit: Muhammad Asranur
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Fred Sablan |
| Born | April 28th, 1970 |
| Genre(s) | Punk rock, experimental, hard rock, alternative metal, film score. |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar, guitar |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Label(s) | Ipecac |
| Associated acts | Marilyn Manson, Goon Moon, Crack |
| Notable instrument(s) | |
| Bass, Guitar | |
Fred Sablan (born April 28th, 1970) is a multi-talented musician originally from the San Francisco Bay area in California. In the late nineties, Sablan performed as the guitarist for the punk band Crack, which was described by journalist Todd S. Inoue as "Cupertino's punk-noise surrealists."[1] Sablan's most notable presence to the Manson fanbase came from his involvement as both a bassist and occasional guitarist for Jeordie White aka Twiggy's side project Goon Moon, whom he met through mutual friend and former Nine Inch Nails guitarist Aaron North. Prior to this he was the bassist for the band Butcher Holler, and contributed to their album titled "I Heart Rock" which Sablan describes sounding like "Black Sabbath mixed with Roxy Music." Butcher Holler broke up shortly after opening up for the Foo Fighters. Sablan is a long time guitarist, though his focus is more toward bass guitar now. Sablan is also involved in his own personal project, titled Birthday Twin which is described as being "punk-experimental-blues." Sablan describes this project to be "born out of all kinds of music,...i record whatever i feel like with the emphasis being on film score and live mood creating"
His personal influences include, Morricone, Spacemen 3, Mogwai, NEU!, David Axelrod, Primal Scream, Harry partch, Terry Riley, Slayer, Silver Apples, UNKLE, Bert Jansch, Bad Brains, Iggy Pop, CAN and Sonic Youth.
July 25th, 2010 the band lineup for Marilyn Manson revealed to the fanbase that Fred Sablan had been contributing to the recording sessions of the new album, as Fred was listed as a member.
Trivia
References
- ↑ http://www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/01.23.97/cover/crack-9704.html
- ↑ http://twitter.com/birthdaytwin
External links
| Members of Marilyn Manson | |
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| Current | Marilyn Manson |
| Former | Olivia Newton Bundy • Zsa Zsa Speck • Gidget Gein • Sara Lee Lucas • Daisy Berkowitz • Zim Zum • John 5 • Mark Chaussee • Tim Skold • Madonna Wayne Gacy • Rob Holliday • Wes Borland • Andy Gerold • Ginger Fish • Chris Vrenna • Fred Sablan • Twiggy |
| Associated performers | |
| Current | Paul Wiley • Juan Alderete |
| Former | Jason Sutter • Spencer Rollins • Daniel Fox • Tyler Bates • Gil Sharone • Brandon Pertzborn |
