Dean Pleasants
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San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Dean Pleasants | |
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 Pleasants performing in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Deano |
| Born | May 18, 1965 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Heavy metal, punk rock, hardcore punk, crossover thrash, funk metal |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Labels | Epic, Suicidal |
| Member of | Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves |
| Formerly of | Ugly Kid Joe |
Dean Pleasants (born May 18, 1965) is an American guitarist. He has been the lead guitarist for Suicidal Tendencies since 1996,[1][2] and is their longest-standing lead guitarist, surpassing Rocky George, who had been in the band for 11 years. He is also a member of the Suicidal Tendencies funk metal side project Infectious Grooves. He also played with Ugly Kid Joe on their America's Least Wanted album.[3] He also played with George Clinton, Tone Loc, Coke advertisements, Jessica Simpson, Poe, Jody Watley and Atlantic Starr.[4][5] Dean currently endorses Schecter guitars, having also used Fernandes and ESP guitars in the past. For amplification he has used VHT, Fender and Marshall amps.[citation needed]
