Geoff Reading | |
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Background information | |
Born | February 23, 1968 |
Origin | Rochester, New York, US |
Genres | Hard rock, punk rock, alternative rock, post-grunge |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instruments | Drums, percussion, backing vocals |
Years active | 1989–present |
Labels | Atlantic, Capitol, Century Media, GoodInk |
Associated acts |
Loaded New American Shame Green Apple Quick Step The Disciples The Pin-Ups Top Heavy Crush Laughing Man |
Website | (External links) |
Geoff Reading (born February 23, 1968, in Rochester, New York) is an American musician. In his career, Reading has been a member of a number of groups, including Loaded (the group formed and fronted by Duff McKagan of Velvet Revolver, formerly of Guns N' Roses), Green Apple Quick Step, New American Shame, The Disciples (which featured Christian Martucci, Todd Youth and Howie Pyro and later changed their name to The Chelsea Smiles) and Top Heavy Crush while he also recorded with The Pin-Ups (founded by former members of Green Apple Quick Step and The Presidents of the United States of America).
Currently, Reading performs, on occasion, with Green Apple Quick Step, and is a columnist for WeeklyVolcano.com.
Geoff Reading was born on February 23, 1968, in Rochester, New York and was raised in both Huntington Beach, California and Edmonds, Washington before eventually settling in Seattle, Washington. Reading, recently engaged, currently resides in Tacoma, Washington where he's raising his son, having moved from Los Angeles, California, and writes a column for WeeklyVolcano.com. Reading was previously diagnosed with colorectal cancer but successfully underwent treatment and chemotherapy.