Brett Reed (born July 12, 1972) is an American musician, best known as the original drummer for the punk rock bands Rancid and Devils Brigade.[1][2][3][4] He joined Rancid in November 1991 and left 15 years later. He played on every Rancid release up to their 2003 album Indestructible. On November 3, 2006, his announcement of leaving Rancid was made public and he was replaced by Branden Steineckert. He has not been active in the music industry since this time.

Brett Reed
Born (1972-07-12) July 12, 1972 (age 51)
United States
GenresPunk rock
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Drums, guitar
Years active1991–2006

He plays left-handed. He has also played acoustic guitar on a number of Rancid acoustic shows, but unlike drums, he plays guitar right-handed. He played drums on P!nk's Try This album.

References edit

  1. ^ Huey, Steve. Rancid biography at Allmusic
  2. ^ Tiffen, Margo. "Rancid", Rude International, Fall 1998
  3. ^ Steininger, Alex. Brett Reed interview, In Music We Trust
  4. ^ Goldman, Marlene. "Warped and Waiting" (Lars Frederiksen interview), Rolling Stone, July 23, 1998