Paul Barker | |
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 Barker in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Hermes Pan, Ion Barker |
| Born | February 8, 1959 Palo Alto, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Industrial metal, alternative metal, post-punk, alternative rock, electronica |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar, programming, keyboards, vocals |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Member of | Lead into Gold, U.S.S.A. |
| Formerly of | 1000 Homo DJs, Acid Horse, Bells into Machines, The Blackouts, Lard, Ministry, Pink Anvil, Revolting Cocks |
Paul Gordon Barker (born February 8, 1959), also referred to as Hermes Pan, is an American musician, best known as the former bass guitarist, producer and engineer for industrial metal band Ministry from 1986 to 2003. Prior to Ministry, he provided bass for the Seattle post-punk ensemble The Blackouts alongside future Ministry drummer Bill Rieflin and his brother, one-time Ministry touring keyboardist/saxophonist Roland Barker, from 1979 until 1985.