Pat Smear is known for his work as the lead guitarist and co-founder of the punk band Germs and as a guitarist for Nirvana and Foo Fighters.
Smear left home at age 13 to join a commune, showcasing his early commitment to a non-traditional lifestyle.
The Germs' debut album, (GI), is regarded as a milestone in punk rock history, highlighting Smear's significant contributions to the genre.
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Discography
So You Fell in Love With a Musician1992
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Cut Me Some Slack2012
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- What? Records
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- Foo Fighterselectric guitar · 2010current
- 45 Gravecurrent
- Dee Geescurrent
- Sound City Playerscurrent
- The Holezcurrent
- Germsguitar, lead vocals, original · 1976–1980
- Adolescentsguitar · 1981–1981
- The Tater Totz1989–1990
- Foo Fighterselectric guitar · 1995–1997
- Germsguitar, original · 2005–2009
- Germsguitar, original · 2013–2013
Played together with
- Alfie AgnewAdolescents · 1986–1986 · background vocals
- Brad LoganAdolescents · 2014 · bass guitar
- Bruce Duff45 Grave
- Casey RoyerAdolescents · 1980–1981 · background vocals
- Casey RoyerAdolescents · 1986–1986 · background vocals
- Casey RoyerAdolescents · 2001–2001 · background vocals
Dan BrownAdolescents · 1986–1987 · guitar- Dan RootAdolescents · 2010 · guitar
- Danny BenairAdolescents · additional
- Derek O’BrienAdolescents · 2001–2008 · drums (drum set)
- Dinah Cancer45 Grave
- Don Bolles45 Grave
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Georg Albert Ruthenberg, better known by his stage name Pat Smear, is an American musician who plays guitar for Foo Fighters. He was the lead guitarist and co-founder of the Los Angeles–based punk band Germs and a touring guitarist for Nirvana. He joined Foo Fighters in 1994 and left the band in 1997, before rejoining as a touring guitarist in 2005 and once again becoming a full-time member in 2010.
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