| Dean Pleasants | |
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Dean Pleasants |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Dean Pleasants |
| Also known as | Deano |
| Born | May 18, 1965 |
| Genres | Heavy metal, Punk rock, Hardcore punk, Crossover thrash, Funk metal |
| Occupations | Musician, Songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Labels | Epic, Suicidal |
| Associated acts | Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Jessica Simpson, Ugly Kid Joe |
Dean Pleasants is a heavy metal guitarist.[1] He is currently the lead guitarist for Suicidal Tendencies, replacing Rocky George after the split up in 1997.[1][2] He is also a member of the Suicidal Tendencies funk metal side project Infectious Grooves. He also played with Ugly Kid Joe on their America's Least Wanted album[3] and was in the Jessica Simpson band for several years. He also played with George Clinton, Tone Loc, Coke advertisements, Poe, Jody Whatley and Atlantic Starr.
Dean uses VHT, Fender and Marshall amps and plays Fernandes guitars.
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