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- Aug 05, 1959
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Georg Albert Ruthenberg (born August 5, 1959), better known by the stage name Pat Smear, is an American musician and actor. He is best known as a rhythm guitarist in the rock band Foo Fighters, with whom he has recorded five studio albums.
Smear was a founding member of punk band the Germs, and was the touring guitarist for grunge band Nirvana from 1993 to 1994. After Nirvana disbanded following the death of its frontman Kurt Cobain, its drummer Dave Grohl went on to become the frontman of rock band Foo Fighters, with Smear soon joining on guitar.
[…] On December 12, 2012, Smear, Novoselic and Grohl reunited again for a televised Live Aid Hurricane Sandy benefit. This time, they were fronted by Paul McCartney. They performed “Cut Me Some Slack“, the first track from the film soundtrack for Sound City.
On December 15, 2012, they performed “Cut Me Some Slack” on Saturday Night Live, once again fronted by McCartney.
On July 19, 2013, Smear, Novoselic and Grohl reunited on-stage, again with Paul McCartney, during both the first and second encores of McCartney’s “Out There” tour stop at Safeco Field, Seattle. They performed “Cut Me Some Slack”, as well as numerous Beatles’ songs. […]
Last updated on November 11, 2020
Songs written or co-written by Pat Smear
Officially appears on Sound City: Real to Reel
Officially appears on Concrete And Gold
Recording sessions Pat Smear participated in
Early April 2012 • Songs recorded during this session appear on Sound City: Real to Reel
March - April 2017 ? • Songs recorded during this session appear on Concrete And Gold
Albums, EPs & singles which Pat Smear contributed to
Concerts, TV & radio shows
12-12-12 - The Concert For Sandy Relief
Dec 12, 2012 • USA • New York • Madison Square Garden
Jul 19, 2013 • Part of Out There Tour
Saturday Night Live - Season 38 - Episode 10
Dec 15, 2012 • USA • New York City • NBC Studios • TV show
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert
Sep 03, 2022 • United Kingdom • London • Wembley Stadium
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