Dave Pino

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Dave Pino
Born Waltham, Massachusetts
Genres Rock, pop rock, metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1995–present
Formerly of Andrew W.K. [ citation needed ], PPL MVR, [1] Powerman 5000, [2] Damone, [3] Waltham [4]

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 Damone signed a record deal with RCA Records; the band released the album "From The Attic".

Pino performed in Powerman 5000 from 2007 [2] to 2012. He is currently performing with Andrew W.K. and PPL MVR. [1] He resides in Burbank, California.

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

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

References

  1. 1 2 Hilton, Robin (2014-11-06). "First Watch: the one and only PPL MVR, 'People Mover'". NPR. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  2. 1 2 "POWERMAN 5000 Frontman: 'Not To Get All Political On Your Ass Or Anything...'". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 2008-10-04. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  3. "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  4. Thompson, Barry (2008-12-29). "Waltham back together for New Year's bash". Boston Herald. Retrieved 2024-11-15.