Greg K.
Musician and songwriter, co-founder of The Offspring
Born
January 20th, 1965
60 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Originated as a musician and songwriter, played bass guitar for the punk rock band The Offspring. The Offspring released the highly successful album "Smash" in 1994, which achieved multi-platinum status. The band contributed to the mainstream popularity of punk rock during the 1990s. In addition to musical pursuits, engaged in various side projects and collaborations throughout the career.
Co-founded The Offspring
Played bass guitar on the album 'Smash'
Contributed to multiple hit albums
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