Cody Votolato

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Cody Votolato
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Votolato with Jaguar Love (2008)
Background information
Born (1982-05-20) 20 May 1982 (age 41)
Texas, United States
Origin Seattle, Washington, United States
Genres Post-hardcore, folk, indie rock
Instrument(s) Guitar, vocals
Years active1997–present
Labels V2 Records, Three One G

Cody Votolato (born 20 May 1982) is a musician from Redmond, Washington, best known for being the guitarist in the post-hardcore band The Blood Brothers. [1] He grew up in the eastside suburbs of Seattle. Cody attended Redmond High School with his bandmates in the late 1990s when the band originally formed, graduating Spring of 2000.[ citation needed ] His accomplished thrashy and discordant style, exhibited in early Blood Brothers albums and in Head Wound City, has evolved into a more melodic and experimental sound in recent years . Votolato's older brother Rocky Votolato is a folk musician and solo artist who played in the band Waxwing [2] with his brother, as well as with Rudy Gajadhar, the older brother of The Blood Brothers' drummer Mark Gajadhar. Votolato also contributed artwork to The Blood Brothers' album ...Burn, Piano Island, Burn . On 4 September 2012, it was announced that Cody has joined Cold Cave as touring guitarist.

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References

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