Tim Gaines

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Timothy Gaines
Gaines performing on September 12, 2009
Background information
Born	(1962-12-15) December 15, 1962 (age 61)
Origin	Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Genres	Christian metal, hard rock, heavy metal, glam metal
Occupation(s)	Bassist, singer
Instrument(s)	Bass guitar, vocals
Years active	1983–present
Website	www.timothygaines.net

Tim Gaines (born Timothy Hagelganz; December 15, 1962) is an American bass guitarist best-known as the long-time bassist for the Christian metal band Stryper^[1] until his departure in 2017.