Dan Spitz

Musician and songwriter for Anthrax

Dan Spitz - Musician and songwriter for Anthrax
Born

January 28th, 1963
62 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Guitarist and co-founder of the thrash metal band Anthrax. Contributed to the genre's development in the 1980s, becoming a key figure in the heavy metal scene. Released several influential albums, including 'Among the Living', which solidified the band's status. After departing from the band in the 1990s, returned later to perform with Anthrax on tour and in recording projects.

Co-founded Anthrax

Released 'Among the Living'

Contributed to the thrash metal genre

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