- Chad I. Ginsburg
Infobox Musical artist
Name = Chad I. Ginsburg
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Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
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Alias = CIG, the CIG man, Chad Ginsburg, C I "Mutha Fuckin" G, Chad "Bullseye" Ginsburg
Born = birth date and age|1972|4|24
New Hope,Pennsylvania , U.S.
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Instrument = Guitar, bass, vocals
Genre = Rock,alternative rock
Occupation =Guitarist , producer
Years_active = 1992–present
Label =TMI/Distant ,Volcom ,Island Records ,Road Runner Records
Associated_acts = CKY,Rudy + Blitz , Spit Romeo
URL = [http://www.ckyalliance.com www.ckyalliance.com]
Notable_instruments =Chad I Ginsburg (born
April 24 ,1972 ) is the lead guitarist and producer of the rock band CKY. He is also responsible for writing some of the music/lyrics and has also played bass for the band.Ginsburg was working in GroundHog Studios in
Bucks County ,Pennsylvania , where he met future band matesDeron Miller andJess Margera . After hearing a demo ofDisengage The Simulator from their band oiL, Chad immediately wanted to be part of the band having recently left Rudy + Blitz. The band later changed their name to CKY.He has said that the "I" in his name stands for Individual, but he was born as simply Chad I Ginsburg, as a spiritual reference.
Ginsburg starting playing guitar at age 9, taking lessons until he outplayed his teacher. He states his main influences as Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Ritchie Kotzen, Paul Gilbert, Yngwie Malmsteen and GG Allin. Ginsburg is endorsed by Ibanez guitars and owns 1976 Artist, 1984 BC RICH, and random stock/custom Ibanez RG's including his custom CKY RG. Ginsburg owns his own studio named Studio CIG where CKY's latest album is being made.
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