Band Info Bush Bush started off in London in 1992. Gavin and Nigel first met up backstage at a concert, and began talking about their tastes in music, and favorite bands. They each were in their own group, but quit them to start their own. Dave was a friend of Gavin's, and had asked him if he wanted to play bass for their new band. It looks like he accepted! One night while playing for some people, they met Robin. They told him how much their drummer sucked, and asked Robin to take over his job. So, this is how Bush came together. The four guys were making a living as painters, while they had the occasional gig at a few clubs, and places like that, trying to net a record signing. One rep at Trauma Records caught word of them, and decided to look into Bush's music. Their first single was Everything Zen, which radio stations were playing before Sixteen Stone was even released. Since then, Bush has become known worldwide for their music, and have sold millions of copies of both their albums, their second being Razorblade Suitcase. Gavin Rossdale Gavin was born on October 30th, 1967. He grew up in London with his Mom, Dad, and Sister. His father left his family later on, and his step-father had died. He dropped out of school at the age of seventeen. The first band he joined, Midnight, was one he only sang in, since he has only been playing guitar for about six years. Nigel Pulsford Nigel's birthdate is April 11th, 1965. He took part in a group called Kings Blank. His sister is a keyboard player for Cindy Lauper. Robin Goodridge Robin was born on September 10th, 1965. He was part of Beautiful People, one of his older bands. He is married to his wife Glynis, who shares with him their daughter Ruby Rose. Dave Parsons Dave's born on July 2nd, 1965. His old band was Transvision Vamp. I don't know much more. Winston Winston is Gavin's pulli (a dog, DUH). She was born on March 4th, 1989. One of Gavin's friends had asked him to babysit her, dogsit her, or whatever you want to call it. Gavin had tons of fun while he was taking care of her, so, he decided to keep her, knowing that his friend used to beat Winston up. Winston made her music debut in the beginning of X-Girlfriend, and also starts off the second Bush album in Personal Holloway. Equipment Info Gavin Guitars- Fender Stratocaster, Jaguar, and Jazzmaster. Amps- Mesa/Boogie Trem-O-Verbs, 4x12 Mesa/Boogie cabinets Effects- Bixonic Expandora, Mu-Tron pitch shifter Strings- Ernie Ball .010 to .046 Robin Drums- Drum Workshop (DW) Heads- Remo Cymbals- Zildjian Sticks- Vic Firth Microphones- Shure 451, Shure SM57, and AKG C414 Cabinets- Cambridge Audio Nigel Guitars- Fender U.S. Strat Ultra, Gibson Les Paul '58 Junior Amps- Fender Princeton, Mesa/Boogie Heartbreaker, Trem-O-Verb and Blue Angel, Mesa/Boogie 2-90 power amp and Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cabinets Effects-FullTone '69 and Deja'Vibe pedals; Boss delay, pitch shifter, and Turbo Overdrive; Prescription Electronics Yardbox and Experience; Bixonic Expandora; Custom Audio Electronics Super Tremolo; Mu-Tron flanger and octave pedals; Morley wah/volume pedal. Switching System- Custom Audio Electronics RSB Strings- Ernie Ball .010 to .046 Dave Basses- Fender Precision Amps- Ampeg SVT and Ampeg SVT cabinets (If you know of any more of their equipment, PLEASE e-mail me the info!) GO HOME