Scott Griffin (musician)

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Scott Griffin
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Griffin performing in 2011
Background information
Genres Hard rock, heavy metal, glam metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Bass, guitar

Scott Griffin is an American musician who is best known as a former bassist for L.A. Guns and Ratt. [1] In 2007, Griffin was announced as the bassist for L.A. Guns, having previously played in Dizzy Reed's cover band Hookers N' Blow, replacing Adam Hamilton. [2] From 2015 until April 1, 2016, Griffin was the bassist of a revamped version of Ratt, led by drummer Bobby Blotzer. [3]

After one of Griffin's side-projects, The King Mixers, were offered a residency in Las Vegas in 2009, [4] he left the group and was replaced by former Beautiful Creatures bassist Kenny Kweens. [4] [5] In 2011, he re-joined L.A. Guns, [6] but departed the group once again in September 2014. [7] Griffin is currently the lead guitarist for Steve Riley's version of L.A. Guns, alongside Riley on drums, bassist Kelly Nickels and vocalist/guitarist Kurt Frohlich. [8]

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References

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  2. "L.A. GUNS: New Bassist Announced". Blabbermouth.net. April 2, 2007. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011.
  3. "Video: New RATT Lineup Performs In St. Petersburg". Blabbermouth.net. November 7, 2015.
  4. 1 2 "L.A. GUNS Parts Ways With Bassist, Announces Replacement". Blabbermouth.net. July 5, 2009. Archived from the original on July 8, 2009.
  5. "Kenny Kweens Joins L.A. Guns". Hard Rock Hideout. July 5, 2009.
  6. "L.A. GUNS Rejoined By Bassist SCOTTY GRIFFIN". Blabbermouth.net. January 10, 2011. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012.
  7. "L.A. Guns Split with Bassist, Reunite with Bassist". MetalSucks. 22 September 2014. Retrieved September 22, 2014.
  8. "Steve Riley Recruits Kurt Frohlich To Front His Version Of L.A. Guns At M3 Rock Festival". Blabbermouth.net. April 13, 2019. Retrieved April 18, 2019.