Dave Pino

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Dave Pino
Born Waltham, Massachusetts
Genres Rock, pop rock, metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar
Years active1995–present

Dave Pino is an American guitarist, songwriter and producer, best known as the songwriter/guitarist and co-founder of the bands Damone and Waltham.

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Life and career

Pino was born in 1977 to immigrant parents in Massachusetts. In 1999, his band Waltham was recognized by the Boston Music Awards as Best New Artist. In 2002 Pino's side project band Damone signed a record deal with RCA Records and released the album "From The Attic".

Pino performed in Powerman 5000 from 2007 to 2012, and is currently performing with Andrew W.K. and PPL MVR. He resides in Burbank, California.

He co-owns Pino Bros. Ink, a tattoo parlor in Cambridge, MA with his brother Frank Pino Jr.

Other bands

Pino has played in various other bands including:

Movies

Movies that feature Dave Pino's music

Other work

Dave Pino has also worked on projects outside of his bands:

Discography

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