Randy Piper
- January 5, 2024
- Guitarist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Randy Piper |
| Occupation | Guitarist |
| Date Of Birth | Apr 13, 1953(1953-04-13) |
| Age | 71 |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Texas |
| Horoscope | Aries |
Randy Piper Biography
| Name | Randy Piper |
| Birthday | Apr 13 |
| Birth Year | 1953 |
| Home Town | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
Randy Piper is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on April 13, 1953 in Texas, United States. He is best known for his work as a guitarist and songwriter with W.A.S.P. in Los Angeles. This Texas-born rock musician founded Randy Piper’s Animal. His albums include The Last Command (with W.A.S.P. His albums include The Last Command (with W.A.S.P.) and Violent New Breed with Randy Piper’s Animal.
Both he and Blackie, the guitarist and singer, were founding members of W.A.S.P.
In 1978, Piper met another local musician named Blackie Lawless at the Starwood in West Hollywood. The two became friends and began recording demos at Piper’s Magnum Opus Studio. Joey Palemo (bass) and Jimi Image (drums) were added and the band Sister was formed. Lawless later changed the name of the band to Circus Circus, allegedly after attending several performances by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Piper grew up listening to Elvis Presley records and watching every movie Presley was in. Inspired by his hero, Piper began playing acoustic guitar at age 10. While still in high school, Piper opened a record store in Long Beach, California, called “Wheatstone Bridge”. In 1978, Piper opened a rehearsal and recording space called Magnum Opus Studios in Buena Park, California.
William Randall Piper was born in San Antonio, Texas. He later moved to Long Beach, California where he opened a music shop during high school.
Randy Piper Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Guitarist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Randy Piper is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Randy Piper 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
W.A.S.P. was the original form of W.A.S.P. The original W.A.S.P. was Sister. Sister was renamed Circus Circus in 1982.
W.A.S.P. Animal rights activists were critical of W.A.S.P.’s live performances that featured an on-stage meat grinder in which living rats were thrown.
Randy Piper (born William Randall Piper on April 13, 1953 in San Antonio, Texas) is an American rock guitarist and songwriter, best known as the co- founder and original guitarist of the heavy metal band WASP
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Facts & Trivia
Randy Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Randy Piper celebrates birthday on April 13 of every year.
What happened to Randy Piper from wasp?
By the end of 1985, following the release of W.A.S.P.’s second album, Piper decided to leave the band. He later formed the band Animal.
When did Chris Holmes leave wasp?
Chris Holmes made his reputation during two stints with W.A.S.P, who the guitarist’s maniacal personality helped to establish as a major force. After eight years he quit in 1990 , then rejoined in ’95 and was with the band for another six years. In recent times he’s fronted his own band, Mean Man.
Why did Tony Richards leave wasp?
Richards left the band for unspecified reasons following the release of their debut album W.A.S.P. in 1984, being replaced by Steve Riley, who would later leave to join L.A. Guns. Richards is currently playing in a band called DellaVella along with Carl Della Vella on bass guitar and Lee Oliver on lead guitar.
When did Steve Riley leave wasp?
Riley left W.A.S.P. and immediately joined rising Sunset Strip band L.A. Guns in 1987, becoming part of the band’s “classic” lineup alongside guitarists Tracii Guns and Mick Cripps, vocalist Phil Lewis and bassist Kelly Nickels.
Where does Chris Holmes live now?
In 2014, Chris Holmes and Catherine Holmes moved to Finland, but after living in Porvoo for a few months they moved to France where Catherine’s parents lived. The couple currently resides in Cannes, France.