Dave Pino | |
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Birth name | David Pino |
Born |
Waltham, Massachusetts |
August 8, 1977
Genres | Rock, pop rock, metal |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instruments | Guitar |
Years active | 1995–present |
Associated acts |
Andrew W.K. PPL MVR Waltham (band) Damone (band) Powerman 5000 |
Dave Pino (born August 8, 1977), is a Peruvian Italian 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 and catchy, pop music.
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 with their throwback early 80s sound. 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 WK 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.
Pino has played in various other bands including:
Movies that feature Dave Pino's music
Dave Pino has also worked on projects outside of his bands: