Brian Bell

Brian Lane Bell (born December 9, 1968) is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as the rhythm guitarist, keyboardist, backing vocalist, and occasional lead vocalist of the rock band Weezer, with whom he has recorded fifteen studio albums. Bell also fronted the rock band The Relationship and was the lead vocalist and guitarist of the indie rock band Space Twins.

Quick Facts Background information, Birth name ...

Brian Bell
Bell performing with Weezer in 2022
Background information
Birth name	Brian Lane Bell
Born	(1968-12-09) December 9, 1968 (age 55) Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.
Origin	Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	Alternative rock power pop pop rock pop punk geek rock emo indie rock
Occupation(s)	Musician singer songwriter
Instrument(s)	Guitar vocals keyboards synthesizer bass
Years active	1982–present
Labels	Geffen
Member of	Weezer
Formerly of	The Relationship Space Twins Carnival Art

Close

Moving to Los Angeles at the age of eighteen, Bell played bass guitar in the band Carnival Art, releasing three studio albums with the band before departing in 1993. Bell subsequently joined Weezer as its rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist, at the request of band member Matt Sharp. Replacing founding member Jason Cropper, Bell joined the band during the recording of its debut album, Weezer (1994). Backed by the singles "Buddy Holly", "Undone – The Sweater Song" and "Say It Ain't So", the album was a critical and commercial success.