Buckethead
American guitarist and songwriter

Born
May 13th, 1969
55 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American guitarist and songwriter, recognized for a unique guitar style that blends elements of heavy metal, funk, and progressive rock. Adopted the persona of a character wearing a bucket on the head and a mask, creating a distinct visual and musical identity. Released numerous solo albums and collaborated with various artists across different genres. Gained significant attention for contributions to the band Guns N' Roses, particularly on the albums 'Chinese Democracy' and 'The Spaghetti Incident?'. Known for extensive improvisation and technical skill, frequently performing live and utilizing an unconventional approach to music production.
Contributed to Guns N' Roses albums
Released over 300 solo albums
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