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'''Brian Lane Bell''' (born [[December 9]], 1968, Iowa City, Iowa) is the rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist for [[Weezer]]. He has played both lead and rhythm for the band over the years, and, though all four band members contribute vocal parts to Weezer records, Bell's harmonies are often the centrally featured second voice part behind [[Rivers Cuomo]]. Bell has songwriting credits on a handful of Weezer songs, spanning four distinct albums, including "[[L.A. Girlz]]," "[[Thought I Knew]]," and "[[Endless Bummer]]." The band has recorded and played live several more of Bell's songs, but never officially released them. Bell has also sang lead on a number of Weezer's earlier-career songs during live shows. | '''Brian Lane Bell''' (born [[December 9]], 1968, Iowa City, Iowa) is the rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist for [[Weezer]]. He has played both lead and rhythm for the band over the years, and, though all four band members contribute vocal parts to Weezer records, Bell's harmonies are often the centrally featured second voice part behind [[Rivers Cuomo]]. Bell has songwriting credits on a handful of Weezer songs, spanning four distinct albums, including "[[L.A. Girlz]]," "[[Thought I Knew]]," and "[[Endless Bummer]]." The band has recorded and played live several more of Bell's songs, but never officially released them. Bell has also sang lead on a number of Weezer's earlier-career songs during live shows. | ||
Bell joined Weezer in [[1993]] following the departure of founding member [[Jason Cropper]]. While the first Weezer lineup had consisted of a relatively close-knit group of friends, Bell had only met the band in passing at shared live shows, and was hired to replace Cropper toward the end of the recording sessions for the band's debut, ''[[Weezer (The Blue Album]]''. | Bell joined Weezer in [[1993]] following the departure of founding member [[Jason Cropper]]. While the first Weezer lineup had consisted of a relatively close-knit group of friends, Bell had only met the band in passing at shared live shows, and was hired to replace Cropper toward the end of the recording sessions for the band's debut, ''[[Weezer (The Blue Album)]]''. | ||
In addition to his duties in Weezer, he also has fronted two bands of his own: [[Space Twins]], (c. 1993 - c. 2004), and [[The Relationship]] (2006 - 2017). These groups have collectively released four LP's and five singles. | In addition to his duties in Weezer, he also has fronted two bands of his own: [[Space Twins]], (c. 1993 - c. 2004), and [[The Relationship]] (2006 - 2017). These groups have collectively released four LP's and five singles. | ||