Brad Heald

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Brad Heald
[[Image:‎|220px|Brad Heald playing live.]]
Brad Heald playing live.
Background information
Birth name Brad Heald
Born March 3, 1983 (1983-03-03) (age 25)
Origin Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Genre(s) Garage rock revival
Alternative rock
Neo-psychedelia
Post-Grunge
Occupation(s) Bassist
Instrument(s) Bass
Years active 2006 - present
Associated acts The Vines
Notable instrument(s)
Fender Jaguar Bass

Brad Heald is the current bassist in the Australian garage rock band The Vines. He replaced Patrick Matthews, the previous bassist of The Vines, who left during the Annandale gig where Craig Nicholls reportedly kicked a photographer. He joined the band in July 2006. He was originally in the Sydney local band D'Arcy. His first connection with the band was when he met Ryan Griffiths at a house party.

He recorded the bass for several tracks for the soon to be released Scott Burns debut album and completed all his bass tracks for the forthcoming 4th album by the Vines in late 2007 and early 2008, his first album with the band.

His favourite music includes The Kinks, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Kings of leon, Arcade Fire, The Strokes and The Pixies.

He enjoys surfing and plays a Fender Jaguar Bass.

Brad studied at Sylvania High School and grew up in Blakehurst.