Duff mckagen biography

American hardcore punk band

The Fartz were a hardcore punk band that was founded in 1981 and were one of the first well-known bands in their genre from Seattle, Washington.

They were signed to Jello Biafra's Alternative Tentacles Record label.

Duff McKagan was a co-founder of Guns N' Roses, with a year tenure on bass in what was at the time the biggest band on earth.

They were notable not only for playing incredibly fast and heavy music, but also for their politically and socially conscious song lyrics that criticized government policies, religious hypocrisy, racism, sexism, and poverty. Throughout their musical career they championed a blue collar, working class perspective on life.

History

Early career

The Fartz original lineup in 1981 included vocalist Blaine Cook, guitarist Tommy Hansen, bassist Steve Hofmann, and drummer Loud Fart. Hansen and Fart had formerly played together in the Seattle band, Kaos.

Michael Andrew "Duff" McKagan (born February 5, ) is an American musician.

Michael Andrew "Duff" McKagan is an American musician.

Duff McKagan was a co-founder of Guns N' Roses, with a year tenure on bass in what was at the time the biggest band on earth.

A founding member of Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver — and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee — shares the story of his rise to the pinnacle of.

Duff McKagan was born on February 5, in Seattle, Washington, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Hulk (), The Italian Job () and.

Cook and Hofmann had first met in 1979 when they worked together at a local restaurant called Red Robin. Hansen taught Hofmann how to play bass. Hofmann asked Fart to play drums