Brian Patrick Carroll, known professionally as Buckethead, is an American musician, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He received critical acclaim for his innovative electric guitar playing. His music spans genres, including progressive metal, funk, blues, bluegrass, ambient, and avant-garde music. He performs primarily as a solo artist, although he collaborated with a wide variety of artists such as Bill Laswell, Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell, Iggy Pop, Les Claypool, Serj Tankian, Bill Moseley, Mike Patton, Viggo Mortensen, That 1 Guy, Bassnectar, and Skating Polly. He was also a member of Guns N' Roses from 2000 to 2004. He has 315 studio albums, four special releases, and one EP. He performed on more than fifty albums by other artists.
Member of: Giant Robot
Instruments: Guitar • Electric Bass Guitar • Mandolin • Ukulele • Piano • Banjo • Synthesizer
Genres: Experimental Music • Experimental Rock • Avant-Garde Music • Funk • Instrumental Music • Hard Rock • Country Rock • Dark Ambient • Noise Rock • Progressive Metal • Funk Metal
Occupations: guitarist, composer, banjoist, jazz musician, jazz guitarist, musician