Rob Echeverria

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Rob Echeverria
Born (1967-12-15) December 15, 1967 (age 56)
Corona, New York, U.S.
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Occupation(s)Guitarist
Years active1987–2002

Rob Echeverria (born December 15, 1967) [1] is an American musician who has worked as the guitarist of Biohazard, Helmet, [2] [3] [4] Rest in Pieces, and Straight Ahead. [5] [6] While in Helmet, he helped compose and record the song "Milquetoast", which was released on The Crow's soundtrack. [7] [8] Both of Echeverria's parents were originally from Ecuador. [9]

Discography

with Straight Ahead
with Rest in Pieces
with Helmet
with Biohazard

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