Bumblefoot has enjoyed a remarkable career spanning over two decades, marked by the release of numerous albums, international festival performances, and headlining solo tours. Throughout this time, he has garnered numerous awards and accolades, including "Album Of the Month/Year" recognitions and coveted front covers of prominent music magazines.
One of his most innovative recent projects is a digital song-a-month series, which features transcriptions and backing tracks for guitarists, as well as recording stems for remixers. This series has included a unique cover of "The Pink Panther Theme," featuring members of Guns N' Roses.
Since joining Guns N' Roses as their lead guitarist in 2006, Bumblefoot has toured extensively, headlining sold-out shows in over 50 countries and performing at festivals with crowds of up to 150,000. His distinctive "fretless guitar" playing style can be heard throughout the band's Chinese Democracy album.
As a songwriter and producer, Bumblefoot has collaborated with numerous artists, with his music featured in a wide range of TV shows, films, and video games. He has also written theme songs for various programs, including SpikeTV's "MXC" and VH1's "That Metal Show."
In addition to his work with Guns N' Roses, Bumblefoot has shared the stage with an impressive array of artists, including Joe Satriani, Nancy Sinatra, Blue Oyster Cult, Chris Jericho and Fozzy, Cyndi Lauper, and jazz legend Allen Toussaint. He has also appeared on recordings with a diverse range of artists, from Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess to rapper Scarface.
A dedicated educator, Bumblefoot has been teaching music since the age of 13 and has spent the last decade teaching music production at SUNY Purchase College. He regularly conducts master-classes at schools and venues around the world and has served as a guest music coach on MTV's "Made."
Bumblefoot is also committed to charitable causes, frequently donating songs and performances to fundraising CDs and making appearances for medical research, disaster relief, and children's health issues. He has visited patients at children's hospitals worldwide, bringing joy and inspiration to those in need.
In 2013, Bumblefoot expanded his creative endeavors by launching his own line of hot sauces and custom guitar cases, further solidifying his reputation as a multifaceted artist and entrepreneur.
