Mikey Welsh
Guitarist for Weezer, visual artist
Born
1971
54 years ago
Died
October 8th, 2011
13 years ago — 40 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Welsh played guitar for the rock band Weezer in the late 1990s. He contributed to the album 'Pinkerton' released in 1996. After leaving the band, he pursued a career in visual arts, creating various paintings and exhibiting them in different locations. Welsh's work in both music and art reflected personal experiences and emotions. He passed away unexpectedly in 2011.
Played guitar on Weezer's 'Pinkerton'
Exhibited paintings in various locations
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