Andy Babiuk | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Andrew Michael Babiuk |
| Born | November 27, 1963 Rochester, New York, United States |
| Genres | Rock and roll, garage rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, producer, author, consultant, vintage guitar/gear expert, small business owner |
| Instruments | Bass guitar, guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Labels | Wicked Cool Records, 429/ Universal, Nippon Columbia Japan |
| Spouse | Monica Rodgues (married 1990-Present) |
| Website | andybabiuksfabgear.com |
Andy Babiuk (/bəˈbjuːk/ bə-BYOOK;[1] born November 27, 1963) is an American musician, author, consultant, and owner of Andy Babiuk's Fab Gear in Fairport, New York. He is a founding member and bassist of the supergroup The Empty Hearts[2][3][4][5] and is also a longtime member and current frontman of The Chesterfield Kings.[6][7] Babiuk is the author of Beatles Gear: All the Fab Four's Instruments from Stage to Studio (2001),[8][9] The Story of Paul Bigsby (2009), Rolling Stones Gear (2014)[10][11] and Beatles Gear – The Ultimate Edition (2015).[12] He is a staff consultant to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as well as to auction houses in New York, London and Los Angeles.[13][14] Andy also owns and operates the guitar shop Andy Babiuk's Fab Gear which is located in Rochester New York.[15]
- ^ "Rickenbacker Fab Gear Limited Edition Snow Glo 330". YouTube. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Empty Hearts: New Supergroup With Blondie, Cars Members (Exclusive Song Premiere)". Billboard.
- ^ "Video premiere: Empty Hearts' '". USA TODAY.
- ^ "Members of Blondie, Cars and Romantics form Roc-born band". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
- ^ "Members of Blondie, Cars, Romantics and Chesterfield Kings Form Rockin' Supergroup". The Hollywood Reporter. 8 May 2014.
- ^ "The Chesterfield Kings". Billboard.
- ^ "Chesterfield Kings". Trouserpress.com.
- ^ "'Beatles Gear' Tracks the Fab Four's Instruments from Stage to Studio". Guitar World.
- ^ "John Lennon's Lost Gibson J-160E May Become Biggest Auction Hit of All Time". Guitarplayer.com. 9 December 2023.
- ^ "In pictures: Rolling Stones Gear". MusicRadar. 12 February 2014.
- ^ "'Rolling Stones Gear' Author Andy Babiuk Takes Us Behind the Scenes for the Making of a Classic". Guitar World.
- ^ "Andy Babiuk Announces 'Beatles Gear: The Ultimate Edition' Book". Guitar World.
- ^ "Posts by Andy Babiuk". Rockhall.com.
- ^ "Bob Dylan's Electric Guitar From Defining Newport Moment For Sale". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Andy Babiuk's Fab Gear Website". March 22, 2024.