Rex Brown

Rex Brown
Brown in 2017
Brown in 2017
Background information
Birth nameRex Robert Brown
Also known as"Rex Rocker" (pre-1990)
Born (1964-07-27) July 27, 1964 (age 60)
Graham, Texas, U.S.
Genres
OccupationBassist
Years active1981–present
Member of
Formerly of
Websiterexbrown.net

Rex Robert Brown (born July 27, 1964) is an American musician. He is the longtime bassist for heavy metal band Pantera, having joined the band in 1982. Following the band's reunion in 2022, Brown is the longest-serving member of the band. He is also a former member of the supergroup Down (2001–2011) and a former bassist for Kill Devil Hill.[1] He released his debut solo album Smoke on This… in 2017. For the first time in Brown's career, the work features him not only as a bassist but also as lead vocalist and guitarist.[2]

Brown authored a book called Official Truth 101 Proof, which was released in April 2013. The book documents Pantera's formation, career, and disbandment.

  1. ^ "Bassist REX BROWN Will Not Return To DOWN, Says Drummer JIMMY BOWER". Blabbermouth.net. Archived from the original on June 26, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
  2. ^ "Former PANTERA Bassist REX BROWN Signs With ENTERTAINMENT ONE". Blabbermouth.net. February 28, 2017. Retrieved September 1, 2017.