Dave Pino

Dave Pino (born August 8, 1977), is an American guitarist, songwriter and producer, best known as the songwriter/guitarist and co-founder of the bands Damone and Waltham. Pino is known for his speedy guitar playing, high energy live performance style, and catchy, melodic pop rock music.

Dave Pino
Birth nameDavid Pino
Born (1977-08-08) August 8, 1977
Waltham, Massachusetts
GenresRock, pop rock, metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1995–present
Associated actsAndrew W.K.
PPL MVR
Waltham (band)
Damone (band)
Powerman 5000

Life and career

Pino was born in 1977 to immigrant parents in Massachusetts. In 1999 his band Waltham was recognized by the Boston Music Awards as Best New Artist. In 2002 Pino's side project band Damone signed a record deal with RCA Records and released the album "From The Attic".

Pino performed in Powerman 5000 from 2007 to 2012, and is currently performing with Andrew W.K. and PPL MVR. He resides in Burbank, California.

He co-owns Pino Bros. Ink, a tattoo parlor in Cambridge, MA with his brother Frank Pino Jr.

Other bands

Pino has played in various other bands including:

Movies

Movies that feature Dave Pino's music

Other work

Dave Pino has also worked on projects outside of his bands:

  • Composer for VH1 "Stevie TV" Season 2
  • Art Director for Alice Cooper's "Along Came A Spider"
  • Stock Footage actor for the Samsung commercial for the SCH-U900
  • Actor in the independent film God Of Vampires
  • Art Direction for John 5's "The Devil Knows My Name" instructional DVD
  • Stock Footage for American Idol's "America's Top Band" TV Commercial

Discography

References
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