Scott Ian
- January 5, 2024
- Guitarist
Quick Facts
Full Name | Scott Ian |
Occupation | Guitarist |
Date Of Birth | Dec 31, 1963(1963-12-31) |
Age | 61 |
Birthplace | Queens |
Country | United States |
Birth City | New York |
Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Scott Ian Biography
Name | Scott Ian |
Birthday | Dec 31 |
Birth Year | 1963 |
Place Of Birth | Queens |
Home Town | New York |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
Spouse | Pearl Aday |
Children(s) | Revel Ian |
Scott Ian is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on December 31, 1963 in Queens, New York, United States. Guitarist and Rhythm guitarist, he was the one of the founding members of the metal group Anthrax who was Anthrax’s face band with his signature goatee.
The bandmate His bandmate Frank Bello played the bass for Anthrax. played bass for Anthrax.
Witnessing KISS live at Madison Square Garden in 1977 made a huge impact on Ian, who has been vocal about his love for the band (Ian appeared on an episode of Gene Simmons Family Jewels, in which he visited Simmons’ home and spoke about the impact KISS has had on his life). Ian went on to be influenced by British heavy metal bands such as Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Motörhead and Judas Priest, as well as the punk rock band The Ramones. The musical style of his playing and songwriting including fast alternate picking was also largely influenced by the German metal band Accept.
Scott Ian uses his signature Jackson guitars and signature Randall MTS Series heads and cabinets. He is known to use Dimebag Darrell tribute Deans and previously endorsed Washburn. During the mid 1980s, he used ESP guitars for a while, also getting Kirk Hammett his ESP endorsement. Scott uses a DigiTech signature Black 13 distortion pedal, and a DigiTech chorus pedal for his clean sounds. Many of his guitars have been equipped with custom made Seymour Duncan “El Diablo” pickups, but can also be seen using standard Seymour Duncan SH-4’s and ’59 pickups on several guitars, including his newest signature Jackson. He also recently began endorsing Evertune bridges.
The couple had their very first baby, Revel Young Ian, in 2011.
Scott Ian Net Worth
Net Worth | $6 Million |
Source Of Income | Guitarist |
House | Living in own house. |
Scott Ian is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Scott Ian 's net worth $6 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He as well as Danny Lilker, one of the co-founders of Anthrax The group chose its name to represent the most serious disease that they could discover within their textbooks on biology.
He was a lover of everything horror-related, which caused him to be the zombie in The Walking Dead, and on the Fangoria network’s documentary series Blood and Guts.
Scott Ian (born Scott Ian Rosenfeld; December 31, 1963) is an American musician, author and spoken word storyteller best known as the rhythm guitarist, backing and additional lead vocalist, and the only original remaining member of the thrash metal band Anthrax. He writes the lyrics on all their albums. Ian is the guitarist and a founding member of the crossover thrash band Stormtroopers of Death for which he is also the lyricist. He has hosted The Rock Show on VH1 and has appeared on VH1’s I Love the… series, Heavy: The Story of Metal, and SuperGroup. Ian is also the rhythm guitarist for the metal band the Damned Things, and played with experimental band Mr. Bungle for seven reunion shows in 2020.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 5 ft 6 in |
Scott Ian height 5 ft 6 in Scott weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Scott Ian Dating?
According to our records, Scott Ian married to Pearl Aday. As of December 1, 2023, Scott Ian’s is not dating anyone.
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In 2008, DC Comics asked Ian to write a two-issue prestige-format comics series for the character Lobo. Books one and two of Lobo: Highway to Hell were released in November and December 2009.
Facts & Trivia
Scott Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Scott Ian celebrates birthday on December 31 of every year.
In 2010, Ian joined the metal supergroup the Damned Things, which released their first album on December 14, 2010. On June 21, 2011, Ian’s wife gave birth to the couple’s first child, Revel, thus forcing Ian to briefly depart from Anthrax’s tour. Andreas Kisser of Sepultura filled in for Scott on guitar during Scott’s absence.
Top Facts about Scott Ian
- Scott Ian is an American guitarist and founding member of Anthrax.
- He was born on December 31, 1963 in Queens, New York.
- Ian has been with Anthrax since its inception in 1981.
- He has also played with other bands such as Stormtroopers of Death and The Damned Things.
- Ian is known for his distinctive rhythm guitar playing style.
- He has been named one of the greatest heavy metal guitarists by various publications.
- In addition to music, Ian is a writer and actor, having appeared in TV shows and movies.
- He is married to musician Pearl Aday and they have two children together.
- Ian is a vegan and animal rights activist.
- His net worth is estimated to be around $6 million USD.
Is Scott Ian married to Meatloafs daughter?
Ian was formerly married to his high school girlfriend, Marge Ginsburg, in the 1980s; the marriage ended in divorce. In 2011, he married singer Pearl Aday, adopted daughter of singer Meat Loaf. They have one child.
Why did Scott Ian change his name?
If that meant getting good grades to keep my mom off my back so I could do whatever the hell I wanted, then I got good grades so nobody would bother me. I changed my name from Scott Ian Rosenfeld just so I wouldn’t have to sign it for 33 years!
How is Scott Ian related to Meat Loaf?
Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian has honored the rock singer Meat Loaf, who died last week at age 74. Meat Loaf was Ian’s father-in-law. The late singer’s real name was Michael Aday, and he was the adopted father of singer Pearl Aday.
Who is Meat Loaf's daughter married to?
Aday is married to Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian. Her photographs appeared on Music of Mass Destruction: Live from Chicago released by Anthrax in 2004.
How many wives has Meat Loaf had?
Meat Loaf
Died| January 20, 2022 (aged 74) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Other names| Michael Lee Aday
Occupation| Singer actor
Spouse(s)| Leslie Edmonds ( m. 1979; div. 2001) Deborah Gillespie
( m. 2007)