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Encyclopedia > Brian Welch
Brian Welch
Also known as Head
Born June 19, 1970 (1970-06-19) (age 37)
Origin Bakersfield, California
Genre(s) Nu metal
Alternative metal
Years active 1993 - present
Associated
acts		 Korn
L.A.P.D.
Website www.korn.com
www.headtochrist.com
Notable instrument(s)
Ibanez K7 Series

Brian Phillip Welch (born June 19, 1970 in Bakersfield, California) better known by his nickname Head, is the former guitarist and a founding member of Korn, a multi-platinum, Grammy award winning nu metal band and a major influence in the rise of the nu metal movement. Welch also provided backup vocals. is the 170th day of the year (171st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Bakersfield redirects here. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Nu metal (also called aggro metal, or nü metal using the traditional heavy metal umlaut) is a musical genre that has origins in the mid 1990s. ... Alternative metal is an form of music that gained popularity in the early 1990s alongside grunge. ... This article is about the band. ... L.A.P.D. (Love And Peace Dude, later Laughing As People Die) was an American rock band that is best known for being comprised of the would-be members of Korn (with the exception of Jonathan Davis who, prior to Korn, was in another American rock band, Sexart). ... This article is about the guitar manufacturer. ... The K7 Series is a signature series of seven string guitars created by Korns Head and Munky. ... is the 170th day of the year (171st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Bakersfield redirects here. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... For other uses, see Korn (disambiguation). ... Grammy Award statuette The Grammy Awards, presented by the Recording Academy (an association of Americans professionally involved in the recorded music industry) for outstanding achievements in the recording industry, is one of four major music awards shows held annually in the United States (the Billboard Music Awards, the American Music... Nu metal (also called aggro metal, or nü metal using the traditional heavy metal umlaut) is a musical genre that has origins in the mid 1990s. ... Nu metal (also called aggro metal, or nü metal using the traditional heavy metal umlaut) is a musical genre that has origins in the mid 1990s. ...

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Early life

Welch was raised in the industrial farm town of Bakersfield, California in a Christian home. Early in his life, Welch claims that he was different from most kids and was picked on a lot in school. His one passion was music. Welch had started playing the guitar at a very young age of 10. Originally, he was suppose to play Drums but his father pushed him to Guitar since it was quiter. While in high school, Welch met James 'Munky' Shaffer, another budding guitarist, and they would play together often. Bakersfield is the county seat of Kern County, California, in the United States. ... James Christian Munky/The Gorilla Shaffer (born June 6, 1970 in Rosedale, California) is the nu metal band Korns guitarist, generally filling rhythm and lead guitar duties since his bandmate Brian Head Welch left the group. ...


Guitars

Welch's main — if not exclusive — guitar is an Ibanez 7-string. Most were custom made guitars built and assembled at the Ibanez LA Custom Shop. During the later days in Korn, he, along with James Shaffer, made a signature series Seven String Guitar called the Ibanez K7, which was distributed by Ibanez Guitars. He and Shaffer mainly used Mesa Boogie amps (specifically, a Triple Rectifier or Road King). Favored effects included the Digitech "Whammy pedal" [then known as the Digitech XP-100 Whammy Wah pedal], the Dunlop UV-1 Uni-Vibe, Boss PH-2 Super Phaser, Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble, Rocktron Tremolo, and the Boss RV-3 delay. This article is about the guitar manufacturer. ... The Ibanez K7 series is a signature series of seven string guitars created by Korns Head and Munky. ... A 4th Generation Whammy Pedal A Whammy Pedal is an effects pedal produced by Digitech that bends the pitch of a guitars signal. ...


As a solo artist

As of February 2005, Welch was reported to have been working on his solo album, It's Time to See Religion Die, under the name "Head". He has already made his debut with the songs "Kry" and "A Cheap Name", a controversial song about the rapper 50 Cent. He was also said to be releasing a documentary film, Washed by Blood, which would show Welch's personal struggle with alcohol and drug-addiction at the pinnacle of his career and his later choice of a new life and Christian faith. The film would show life as a recording artist, along with animated vignettes, interviews with current friends, associates and former band members and travel footage from his philanthropic work in India. Its Time to See Religion Die is the debut album by ex-Korn lead guitarist Brian Welchs solo effort, Head. ... 50 cents may refer to 50 subunits of currencies where the subunit is called a cent. ... For other uses, see Christian (disambiguation). ...


Personal life

On July 6, 1998, Welch's wife Rebekah gave birth to their first daughter, Jennea Marie Welch. The band was scheduled to be on the UK version of Ozzfest but dropped out before it started so that Welch could be by his wife's side. He and his wife have since divorced and Brian has custody of their daughter. The two reside in Arizona. is the 187th day of the year (188th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Ozzfest is an annual tour of the United States (and in some years, Europe) featuring performances by many Heavy Metal, Metalcore, Death Metal, Hardcore and Nu Metal groups. ... Official language(s) English Spoken language(s) English 74. ...


On how he got his four-letter moniker, Welch says, "I got a big head... go get me any hat, and it won't fit. 'Cept this one, 'cause it's stretchy."


On February 22, 2005, Korn's management announced that after 13 years, Welch had parted ways with the band, citing that he had "...chosen the Lord Jesus Christ as his savior, and will be dedicating his musical pursuits to that end."[1] is the 53rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Look up saviour, savior in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...


On March 10, 2005, Welch was baptized in the Jordan River[2] with a group of believers [1] hailing from Bakersfield, California. He has declared that he has rid himself of all drugs in his "own personal rehab" with God, in which he had checked into a hotel room and sat in his bed for countless hours. March 10 is the 69th day of the year (70th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the Christian religious act of Baptism. ... The Jordan River runs along the border between the West Bank and the Kingdom of Jordan Northern part of the Great Rift Valley as seen from space (NASA) The Jordan River Road sign In spring The Jordan River (Hebrew: נהר הירדן nehar hayarden, Arabic: نهر الأردن nahr al-urdun) is a river in Southwest... Bakersfield redirects here. ...


Welch and Davis have attacked each other in the media since the former's departure. After he said that Davis and the rest of Korn care only about money, Davis responded in kind, opening a rift between them that may or may not have been resolved.[3]


In July 2005, Welch appeared on CNN's feature-format program "People In The News" where he admitted to having been addicted to alcohol, methamphetamines, Xanax, and sleeping pills[4] before being reintroduced to the Christian faith. The Cable News Network, commonly known as CNN, is a major cable television network founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. ... Methamphetamine is a synthetic stimulant drug which induces a strong feeling of euphoria and is highly addictive. ... Alprazolam, is an anxiolytic benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders. ...


Welch has been tattooed with the words Matthew 11:28 ("Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."), Matthew 6:19 ("Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal.") and Matthew 5:8 ("Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."). He also has a Jesus tattoo on his hand that Welch claims keeps him from masturbating. [5] For other uses, see Tattoo (disambiguation). ... The Gospel of Matthew (literally, according to Matthew; Greek, Κατά Μαθθαίον or Κατά Ματθαίον, Kata Maththaion or Kata Matthaion) is a synoptic gospel in the New Testament, one of four canonical gospels. ...


He has recently built a home, which he calls "head home" ([2]) for a group of Indian children numbering over 200.


Works

With Korn

Studio albums

Compilation albums KoЯn is the self-titled debut album by Korn, released on October 11, 1994 through Immortal/Epic Records and has sold over 3,000,000 copies in the US alone. ... is the 284th day of the year (285th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... Life Is Peachy is Korns second album. ... is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Follow the Leader is KoЯns third album and a departure from their first two albums. ... is the 230th day of the year (231st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Issues is the fourth Studio album by the band Korn and has sold over 5,000,000 copies worldwide. ... is the 320th day of the year (321st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Untouchables is the fifth album by Korn. ... is the 162nd day of the year (163rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Take a Look in the Mirror is the sixth album by the band Korn. ... is the 325th day of the year (326th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Other work Greatest Hits Vol. ... For other uses, see 5th October (Serbia). ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Korns new live album featuring some old tracks and some rare ones. ... May 9 is the 129th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (130th in leap years). ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Neidermeyers Mind is a 1993 demo tape recording by Bakersfield, California-based band Korn, leading up to the bands self-titled debut in 1994. ...

With Limp Bizkit

  • Results May Vary 2003 (Welch helped with guitar on some songs for the album after original guitarist Wes Borland left the band in 2001. Some songs recorded with Welch were left unreleased, along with a number of songs for those recording sessions for the album. Welch stopped recording with the band after Mike Smith (guitarist) became the new Limp Bizkit guitarist). Welch is credited with playing the guitar parts in the song "Build a Bridge".

Results May Vary is the fourth album by Limp Bizkit, released on September 23, 2003. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Wes Borland Wes Borland (born Wesley Louden Borland February 7, 1975 in Richmond, Virginia) is a musician, best known as the former guitarist in the band Limp Bizkit. ... Mike Smith, born in West Wickham, peachy bum, formerly a member of Snot, theSTART, Limp Bizkit, is currently a guitarist for the band evolver. ... Limp Bizkit (alternately written as limpbizkit) is a nu metal and rapcore band from Jacksonville, Florida. ...

Solo

Its Time to See Religion Die is the debut album by ex-Korn lead guitarist Brian Welchs solo effort, Head. ...

Books

  • Save Me From Myself, released July 3 2007: http://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/headlines/11539347/

Save Me From Myself is an autobiography of former Korn (band) lead guitarist Brian Head Welch, about his struggles through life. ...

References

  1. ^ Brian 'Head' Welch Leaves Korn, Citing Moral Objections To Band's Music. mtv.com
  2. ^ Ex-Korn guitarist baptized in Jordan River. usatoday.com
  3. ^ http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jonathan_davis_vs_head.html
  4. ^ Paula Zahn Now: Guitarist Finds God. transcripts.cnn.com
  5. ^ News Archive: Former KORN Guitarist: 'The Jesus Tattoo On My Hand Keeps Me From Masturbating'

External links

  • Welch's official website
  • Interview with Christianity Today (dated 8/07)
  • Brian "Head" Welch: From Korn to Christ--Interview with Beliefnet.com
v • d • e
Korn
Jonathan Davis · James "Munky" Shaffer · Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu
Brian "Head" Welch · David Silveria
Backup band Ray Luzier · Shane Gibson · Zac Baird · Kalen Chase · Michael Jochum
Studio albums Korn · Life Is Peachy · Follow the Leader · Issues · Untouchables · Take a Look in the Mirror · See You on the Other Side · Untitled album
Live albums and
compilations		 Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 · Live and Rare · Chopped, Screwed, Live and Unglued · MTV Unplugged: Korn · Korn Kovers
Singles "Blind" · "Shoots and Ladders" · "Clown" · "Need To" · "No Place to Hide" · "A.D.I.D.A.S." · "Good God" · "All in the Family" · "Got the Life" · "Freak on a Leash" · "Children of the Korn" · "B.B.K." · "Falling Away from Me" · "Make Me Bad" · "Somebody Someone" · "Here to Stay" · "Thoughtless" · "Alone I Break" · "Did My Time" · "Right Now" · "Y'All Want a Single" · "Everything I've Known" · "Word Up!" · "Another Brick in the Wall" · "Twisted Transistor" · "Coming Undone" · "Politics" · "Freak on a Leash (MTV Unplugged Rendition)" · "Evolution" · "Hold On" · "Haze"
Home videos Who Then Now? · Deuce · Korn Live · Live on the Other Side
Related articles Discography · Awards and nominations · Alone I Play · Bitch We Have a Problem Tour · Family Values Tour · It's Time to See Religion Die · "Korn's Groovy Pirate Ghost Mystery" · Neidermeyer's Mind

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Brian Welch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (448 words)
Brian Welch (born June 19, 1970 in Torrance, California), better known by his nickname, "Head," is a former member of the band KoЯn, an influential group in the rise of the nu metal movement.
Early in his life, Welch claims that he was different from most kids and was picked on a lot in school.
In 1998, while the band was on the UK version of Ozzfest, Brian and his wife Rebekkah gave birth to their first daughter, Jennea Welch.
Brian Welch, NASA director Of media services, Dies (328 words)
Brian D. Welch, a veteran public affairs officer for the space agency and NASA's director of media services, died Friday, Nov. 24, after suffering a heart attack.
Welch began his NASA career as a public affairs cooperative education student at the Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia in 1979.
Welch was a graduate of Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky and a native of Fulton, Kentucky.
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