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Keith J. Wallen | |
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 Wallen performing with Breaking Benjamin in 2015. | |
| Born | February 24, 1980 Beckley, West Virginia, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Tennessee, Knoxville[1] |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Rock |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 2000—present |
Keith Wallen (born February 24, 1980) is an American musician from Beckley, West Virginia. He currently serves as a backing vocalist and guitarist for Breaking Benjamin, and has also done work as a solo musician. He is also the former backing vocalist and guitarist for Adelitas Way, as well as the former front man and guitarist of Copper. Wallen has also collaborated with acts such as Pillar, Fuel, Saving Abel, and Emmaus Road.
Musical career
[edit]Wallen said as of 2011 "I told the guys that as long as we're still friends and healthy there will always be a Copper."(http://rockaccess.net/2011/04/18/interview-with-keith-wallen-from-adelitas-way-copper/)
Adelitas Way found Wallen through Copper and Saving Abel.(http://rockaccess.net/2011/04/18/interview-with-keith-wallen-from-adelitas-way-copper/)
Left Adeliats Way May 7, 2013 to focus on solo.(http://loudwire.com/adelitas-way-keith-wallen-exits-band/)
Wallen first started playing guitar in high school. Metallica, STP, and Alice N' Chains are influences.(http://www.guitarworld.com/adelitas-way-guitarist-keith-wallen-checks-carnival-madness-tour-gear-tour-his-own)
Copper history.(http://www.allmusic.com/artist/copper-mn0001734327/biography)
References
[edit]- ^ Leggett, Steve. "Copper Biography". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved July 21, 2015.