Pat Smear is an American musician and songwriter. He is best known as a former member of the rock band Nirvana and the current guitarist for the Foo Fighters. He was also a touring member of the rock band Germs. Smear is also a visual artist, and his artwork has been featured in numerous exhibitions. He has been nominated for two Grammy Awards and has appeared in numerous films, documentaries, and television shows.
Pat Smear: Biography
Pat Smear was born Georg Albert Ruthenberg on August 5, 1959, in West Los Angeles, California. He was raised in the Westwood area of Los Angeles and attended Fairfax High School. Smear began playing guitar in the early 1970s and formed the punk band The Germs in 1977. The band gained notoriety in the Los Angeles punk scene and released their debut album, (GI), in 1979. After the band’s breakup in 1980, Smear joined the touring lineup of the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1983.
In 1993, Smear joined Nirvana as a touring guitarist for their In Utero tour. He was officially added to the band’s lineup in 1994 and appeared on their final studio album, MTV Unplugged in New York. Smear left the band in 1997 and subsequently joined the Foo Fighters as a touring guitarist in 2006. He was made an official member of the band in 2010.
Pat Smear: Net Worth and Other Details
Pat Smear’s net worth has been estimated to be around $8 million. He has earned his wealth through his career as a musician and songwriter. He is also a visual artist and his artwork has been featured in numerous exhibitions. Smear has also appeared in numerous films, documentaries, and television shows.
Smear is 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) tall and currently resides in Los Angeles, California. He is married to singer and songwriter Linda Mallari. The couple have two children, a daughter and a son.
Pat Smear is an accomplished musician and songwriter who has been a part of some of the most influential bands in rock history. He has been nominated for two Grammy Awards and has appeared in numerous films, documentaries, and television shows. With a net worth of $8 million, Smear is one of the most successful and respected musicians of his generation.
