Kelly LeMieux

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Kelly LeMieux
Born April 7, 1967 (1967-04-07) (age 41)
Genre(s) Pop punk, Ska punk
Occupation(s) Musician
Instrument(s) Vocals, Bass
Years active 1990 - Present
Label(s) Jive
Warner Bros.
Maverick
SideOneDummy
Associated acts Goldfinger
Electric Love Hogs

Kelly LeMieux (born April 7, 1967 in Salem, Oregon) is a studio session bass guitar player. He is best known for his work in the Dave Mustaine project MD.45 , also as touring bass player for seminal L.A. punk band FEAR from 1997-98. He has also toured with Paul Gilbert, was a founding member of the Electric Love Hogs, member of Shrine, and pop/punkers 22 Jacks who worked and recorded with Joey Ramone.

LeMieux is currently the bass player for Goldfinger and working as a guest instructor for the Portland chapter of the Paul Green School of Rock during the summer camp sessions. He is also expanding his musical endeavors on a new side project; Apes Of The New Millennium.

He recently recorded with Steeve Estatof, the 2004 French Idol winner. He has inspired many young bassists, through his works in Goldfinger as well.

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Why Goldfinger now hates Wakestock and Kelly is the next Jack Black - An Interview with Kelly LeMieux from Torontomusicscene.ca

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