| Greg Kriesel | |
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Greg Kriesel performing in 2008 |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Greg K. |
| Born | January 20, 1965 Glendale, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Punk rock, alternative rock |
| Instruments | Bass, vocals |
| Years active | 1984-present |
| Labels | Nitro, Epitaph, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Columbia |
| Associated acts | The Offspring (1986-present) |
| Website | www.offspring.com |
| Notable instruments | |
| Ibanez custom ATK300, Ibanez custom RD500 | |
Gregory David Kriesel (born January 20, 1965, in Glendale, California), best known by his stage name Greg K., is an American bass guitarist and backing vocalist for the punk band, The Offspring.[1]
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Kriesel is one of the founding members of The Offspring alongside singer Dexter Holland.[2] Prior to forming the Offspring, Kriesel was also on the track and field team in high school, along with fellow bandmate Holland, and was also in the Math Club. He and Holland had been playing locally since the early 1980s and formed Manic Subsidal in 1984. There's been a rumor that Greg and Dexter, prior to Manic Subsidal, were involved in Clowns of Death, a band that included future Offspring guitarist, Noodles. After hiring Noodles as their new guitarist, Manic Subsidal changed their name to The Offspring. Since their start in 1986, The Offspring has released eight full-length albums, four EPs, three compilation albums, three videos, one demo, one box set and twenty-five singles.
On May 28, 2008, Kriesel announced on The Offspring's website that he was taking a hiatus from touring because of a "scheduled family matter" but would be returning to the fold by mid-June. Face to Face bassist Scott Shiflett filled in for him on those shows. The "scheduled family matter" turned out to be a new child, as he became a father for the fourth time.
He currently lives in the Huntington Harbour community in Huntington Beach, California.
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