Dean Bernardini
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| Dean Bernardini | |
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 Chevelle bassist Dean Bernardini, live in Cleveland 4-12-07
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| Background information | |
| Born | December 27, 1973 Deerfield, Illinois, USA |
| Genre(s) | Alternative Rock Alternative Metal |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar Drums |
| Years active | 2005 - present |
| Label(s) | Epic Records |
| Associated acts | Chevelle Liftpoint |
Dean Bernardini (born December 27, 1973 in Illinois) is the bass guitar player for the hard rock band Chevelle, as well as being a brother-in-law to the Loefflers. He joined the band in 2005 after the departure of Joe Loeffler, who had been a member of the group since 1996. In May 2006, he injured his left hand, which forced the band to cancel eight tour dates (from June 30 to July 26) with Nickelback and Hoobastank.[1] Dean uses Gibson Thunderbird bass guitars with Mesa Boogie and Ampeg amplifiers.[2]
[edit] Origins
Before Chevelle, Dean played drums in the Chicago band Liftpoint. Liftpoint opened for Chevelle a few times during Dean's time with the band and also went on several tours with Chevelle as an opening act.
Bernardini taught himself to play bass by playing along to bass lines on albums. The first album he played to was Muse's Absolution.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Mtv News Staff. For The Record: Quick News On Kanye West, Tool, Cam'ron, Guns N' Roses, Kristen Bell, Three 6 Mafia & More. Mtv News. Retrieved on 2008-03-13.
- ^ a b Diane Gershuny. Chevelle's Dean Bernardini. Bass Player Magazine Online. Retrieved on 2008-03-13.
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