Keith Nelson

This article is about the musician. For the New Zealand international footballer, see Keith Nelson (footballer).

Keith Nelson

Keith Edward Nelson (born 8 February 1969) is the lead guitarist for the Hard rock band Buckcherry. He was one of the founding members of the band, along with singer Josh Todd. He and Todd are the only original members still in the band. During Buckcherry's temporary breakup, Nelson and Todd were in place to be the rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist, respectively, of a band featuring former Guns N' Roses members Slash, Duff McKagan, and Matt Sorum. This did not last and Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland replaced Todd and Wasted Youth guitarist Dave Kushner replaced Nelson in the band now known as Velvet Revolver. Despite this, one song made Velvet Revolver's debut album Contraband from the original sessions with Todd and Nelson. The song is "Dirty Little Thing", and Nelson received writing credits for the song . In 2004, Nelson began working for Howard Benson, the producer, as a guitar tech. Nelson worked as a Guitar Tech for the band Theory of a Dead Man providing many guitars and amplifiers from his own personal collection and is acknowledged in the album credits. In 2006, Nelson and Todd returned as Buckcherry with a new album and a new lineup around them. 2007 Marked the bad boys of rock tour as Buckcherry went on tour with Hinder and Papa Roach. 2008 is a big year for Keith and his projects as Buckcherry will release a new studio album as well as a spot on Cruefest. Keith also contributed guitar work along with "cherry" bandmate Jimmy Ashurst on Huck Johns debut album. In the early 1990's, Keith Nelson worked as a salesman at Guitar Center in Hollywood, California.

Keith is an avid collector of vintage guitars and amps

Discography

Buckcherry

• Buckcherry (1999)
• Time Bomb (2001)
• 15 (2006)
• Black Butterfly(2008)

Huck Johns

• Huck (2006)

Gear

Guitars

Keith has a large guitar collection and is a fan of vintage guitars and amps.

• Gretch 6120
• Fender ‘51 and '53 Esquire, Telecaster Custom, ‘71 Strat
• Gibson Les Paul Junior, ’62 SG, ’62 355, ’54 Gold Top Les Paul.
• Zemaitis GZMF501

Amps

• Marshall

Strings

• Ernie Ball

References

Keith Nelson Guitar Lesson[1]