Tye Trujillo | |
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.jpg) Trujillo performing with Korn in 2017. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | July 21, 2004 |
| Genres | Crossover thrash, funk metal nu metal |
| Occupation(s) | Bassist |
| Years active | 2017–present |
Tye Trujillo (born July 21, 2004)[1][2] is an American bassist, best known as the current bassist of Crossover thrash band Suicidal Tendencies and for playing live with Korn in 2017. He also performs with his bands OTTTO and Feed the Beast.
Biography edit
Trujillo is son of former Suicidal Tendencies and current Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo and performer/artist Chloe Trujillo.[3] He first played guitar but soon picked up bass, he has also dabbled in vocals, programming, drums and synth.[3]
He first came to attention when he played with Korn, at the age of 12 for dates in April 2017.[4][5] He also played with Suicidal Tendencies during a sound check.[6]
Trujillo joined Suicidal Tendencies in 2021, initially as a touring replacement for Ra Diaz who was touring with Korn,[7] but he later joined them fulltime.[8]
References edit
- ^ Happy birthday Tye Trujillo! Who can forget this classic moment (collision!) - You Can’t Keep him down!!! | By Suicidal Tendencies | Facebook, July 21, 2021, retrieved 2024-02-22
- ^ Owen, Matt (2021-09-14). "Robert Trujillo's 17-year-old son performs alongside Suicidal Tendencies at Blue Ridge Rock Festival". guitarworld. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ^ a b Fuoco-Karasinski, Christina (2023-03-23). "Life is no game for bassist, high schooler Tye Trujillo". VC Reporter | Times Media Group - News, Culture, Arts and Opinion. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ Kennelty, Greg (2017-04-10). "KORN Recruits 12-Year Old Son of METALLICA Bassist Robert Trujillo To Fill In For Fieldy". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ Munrolast, Scott (2017-04-19). "Watch Korn play first show with 12-year-old Tye Trujillo". louder. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ Pasbani, Robert (2017-06-05). "Watch: 12-Year-Old Tye Trujillo Jams With SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, Show Gets Shut Down". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ DiVita, Joe (2021-09-14). "Watch Rob Trujillo's Son Tye Play His First Show With Suicidal Tendencies". Loudwire. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ Kennelty, Greg (2021-09-14). "Watch Tye Trujillo Fill In With SUICIDAL TENDENCIES On Bass". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2024-03-17.