Troy Van Leeuwen

Quick Facts

Full Name	Troy Van Leeuwen
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	Jan 5, 1970(1970-01-05)
Age	54
Birthplace	Los Angeles
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Capricorn

Troy Van Leeuwen Biography

Troy Van Leeuwen is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on January 5, 1970 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Guitarist from Rock that has performed and recorded in numerous groups such as Queens of the Stone Age and A Perfect Circle.

He regards He considers Jimmy Page to be his greatest musical influence. to be his most influential music-related influence.

Troy Van Leeuwen (born January 5, 1970) is an American rock musician and producer. He is best known as the guitarist for the rock band Queens of the Stone Age (QOTSA), for which he has served since 2002. He is also known for his work with the rock band Failure, and with alternative rock supergroup A Perfect Circle, as well as recordings with QOTSA members’ side projects such as the Desert Sessions, Mondo Generator, Eagles of Death Metal and the Gutter Twins. Van Leeuwen created his first side-project, Enemy, in 2005, Sweethead, in 2008, Gone Is Gone, in 2016, and toured with Iggy Pop supporting his album Post Pop Depression made with QOTSA bandmates Josh Homme and Dean Fertita.

In the late 1980s, Van Leeuwen played in Jester, a successful southern California band fronted by vocalist Eric Book. Jester released an EP, which is the earliest and most rare recording of a 16-year-old Van Leeuwen. He then played in a small band called Little Boots, with which he recorded a number of demos and played a few shows before the band’s breakup. His next band was 60 Cycle, which released their debut “Pretender” in 1995, and their self-titled album the following year. It was during his time in 60 Cycle that Van Leeuwen met Kellii Scott, and the two started working on a project (later to be known as Enemy). Van Leeuwen went on to play in Failure. The band released three records and didn’t enjoy any commercial success, but was praised by critics as a talented and almost revolutionary group. It was during a tour with Failure when Van Leeuwen met former Kyuss guitarist Josh Homme, who was presently playing rhythm guitar with The Screaming Trees. After the breakup of Failure, Van Leeuwen became a session musician and recording engineer, working with groups such as Orgy, Crazy Town, Coal Chamber and KoRn.

The man is Dutch origin and is born and raised in Los Angeles.

Troy Van Leeuwen Net Worth

Troy Van Leeuwen is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Troy Van Leeuwen 's net worth $8 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started his career in the music industry playing with 60 Cycle and Jester and Failure.

When he is not playing guitar, when he is not playing, he is an engineer of sound.

In addition to guitar and lap steel, Troy has also played a Clavia Nord Electro keyboard and later a Moog Little Phattie synthesizer during live performances and recordings. After Nick Oliveri’s departure from the band, Troy also played an Epiphone Rivoli bass or a Custom Yamaha SA-bass during several Queens of the Stone Age recordings and the tour following Lullabies to Paralyze, sharing bass playing duties with Alain Johannes, as well as using a blue 1967 Mosrite Ventures bass in the “Little Sister” video. Following Era Vulgaris in which bassist Michael Shuman and keyboardist/guitarist Dean Fertita were hired, Troy went back to being primarily the lead guitarist live—although he also occasionally contributes with synths, lap steel, and back up vocals.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Troy Van Leeuwen Dating?

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In 2005, Van Leeuwen released Hooray For Dark Matter with his side project Enemy. The album features bassist Eddie Nappi from the Mark Lanegan Band, and his former bandmate from Failure Kelli Scott on drums (who had replaced Quicksand’s Alan Cage). Van Leeuwen describes Enemy as his “big, dumb rock trio”, and “a vehicle driven by pure and utter disgust of mediocrity and general frustration with the human condition”. During Van Leeuwen’s time with A Perfect Circle, Enemy recorded a five track demo in what he called “Guerilla-style recording” at various studios. The band (unusually) offered to be signed by a record label by advertising for the princely sum of $250,000 on eBay. Enemy was ultimately signed by Control Group/TCG, who released their debut album. After joining the Queens of the Stone Age, Van Leeuwen has also contributed music to band members’ various side projects: such as The Desert Sessions, Mondo Generator, Eagles of Death Metal, The Gutter Twins and Mark Lanegan’s solo album Bubblegum. After the Era Vulgaris tour’s end, Van Leeuwen began touring with his current side project, Sweethead.

Facts & Trivia

Troy Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Troy Van Leeuwen celebrates birthday on January 5 of every year.

After touring to support the album, the band headed back into the studio in July 2006. A year later, Van Leeuwen reported that the band had written new material that was “still in its infancy”, which Homme later suggested might be released as an EP. This matured into their 2007 release Era Vulgaris, to which Van Leeuwen contributed a significant amount of material.

Is Troy Van Leeuwen in the armed?

Interview: Guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen Talks His Guest Appearance on The Armed’s ‘ULTRAPOP’ ULTRAPOP—the latest record from the Detroit hardcore collective known as The Armed—feels frenzied, but it also features slicky catchy grooves.

What guitar does Troy Van Leeuwen play?

Troy Van Leeuwen’s Gear The former Perfect Circle guitarist’s QOTSA rig consists of three main guitars— an Echopark T-style, his signature Fender Jazzmaster with a Mastery bridge, and a Burns 12-string (not shown). He plays through two Vox AC30s, a combo and a head driving Vox and Marshall cabs.

What strings does Troy Van Leeuwen use?

According to Dunlop’s website, Van Leeuwin uses Dunlop Electric Nickel Wound Guitar Strings.

How much is Queens of the Stone Age Worth?

Net Worth: $6 Million
Gender:| Male
Height:| 6 ft 3 in (1.93 m)
Profession:| Record producer, Musician, Drummer, Guitarist, Composer, Actor, Multi-instrumentalist, Singer-songwriter
Nationality:| United States of America