Joe Ballaro
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| Joe Ballaro | ||
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 Joe Ballaro performing at Irving Plaza in New York City.
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| Background information | ||
| Birth name | Joseph Albert Ballaro | |
| Also known as | Joey, JB | |
| Born | November 3, 1983 (age 23) Derby, Connecticut |
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| Genre(s) | Rock and roll, Indie, Country | |
| Occupation(s) | Bass guitarist | |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar, singing, acoustic guitar, piano | |
| Years active | 1996-present | |
| Associated acts |
Hot Rod Circuit, The Don't Tells | |
Joseph Albert Ballaro (born November 3, 1983 in Derby, Connecticut) is the bass guitarist of the Connecticut band Hot Rod Circuit. Before becoming a musician he attended culinary school at Johnson & Wales University. He currently resides with his parents in Shelton, Connecticut.
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[edit] Personal life
Joseph Ballaro's heroes include: Jay Russell, Mike Stroud, and Rick Danko.
[edit] Gear Used
Ballaro is endorsed by the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation and uses the following equipment:
- Fender precision bass
- Guild fretless bass
- Fender telecaster
- Ampeg SVT
[edit] Quotes
"What the fuck? I spent my first 20 minutes there." Said upon learning that his Wikipedia page says he was born in Derby, Connecticut.
"It's hot as Africa in here."
"Guns and fuckin' roses!"
"What are you from Jersey?"
[edit] External links
- Hot Rod Circuit official website.
- Joe Ballaro's Myspace profile
