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Aaron "P-Nut" Wills Birth name Aaron Charles Wills Also known as P-NUT Born June 5, 1974
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S. Genres Alternative rock, reggae, indie rock Occupations Musician, songwriter, music producer Instruments Bass guitar, violin, upright bass, percussion Years active 1989–present Labels Volcano Associated acts 311, Hollows Follow Website 311.com, hollowsfollow.com Notable instruments Warwick Stage II Streamer Aaron Charles Wills (stage name: P-Nut), (born June 5, 1974 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is an American musician, bassist for band 311,[1] and music producer / bassist for band Hollows Follow.
Background
Wills is the bassist and the youngest member of the American rock band 311. He is the son of an Air Force / Vista Care Hospice chaplain. Before joining 311, he had a job as a dishwasher at Shoney's for one week.[citation needed]
P-Nut played violin before the bass guitar. P-Nut was quoted saying that John Norwood Fisher has influenced him into Warwick bass guitars.
He plays his signature Warwick Stage II, 5 String bass guitars through a SWR Amplification System.
P-Nut is also a strong supporter of aleister crowley and of the Los Angeles Lakers, often wearing their jerseys while playing shows.
When 311 took a short break after their 2006 Summer Unity Tour, P-Nut started playing with a band named Hollows Follow. He made his debut as a music producer and released the band's first full-length album First Birthday June 2007. Along with producing and playing bass guitar for Hollows Follow, P-Nut has recorded the violin, upright bass, and various percussion instruments.
References
- ^ Koda, Cub. "311". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/311-p36903/biography. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
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