Whitey Kirst

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Whitey Kirst
Birth nameWhitehorn Kirst
Also known asThe Mighty Whitey
Genres hard rock , Punk rock, garage rock, glam rock
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
InstrumentsVocals, guitar,
Years active1987–present
LabelsWos Records
Associated acts Iggy Pop, The Trolls, The Nymphs, Alice Cooper, Marilyn Manson, Goon Moon, Mike Starr (musician), Tommy Clufetos, Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor
Website www.facebook.com/pages/Whitey-Kirst/400416993487

Whitehorn "Whitey" Kirst is an American-Canadian rock guitarist, singer and songwriter, primarily known for his long collaboration with Iggy Pop as lead guitarist from 1990 to 2003, and co-composer from 1996 to 2003. [1] [2] [3]

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Since 2007, he has formed his own band "The Web of Spider", a straight-ahead rock and roll power trio featuring notably (and chronologically) Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor, Max Noce, Chris Wyse, Mike Starr, Stefan Adika and Tommy Clufetos. [4]

Discography

Solo

With Iggy Pop

Collaborations

Videography

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