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Dan Spitz | |
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 Spitz in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | January 28, 1963 Rockland County, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Guitarist |
| Years active | 1980–1995, 2005–2007, 2010–present |
| Member of | Red Lamb, Voices of Extreme |
| Formerly of | Anthrax, Overkill, DeuxMonkey |
| Website | danspitz |
Dan Spitz (born January 28, 1963)[1] is an American musician best known for his work as the lead guitarist of the thrash metal band Anthrax from 1983 to 1995 and from 2005 to 2007. Spitz also founded the Christian music group Red Lamb,[2] which was known for lyrics on autism awareness.[3] Spitz has earned Swiss and American degrees in luxury mechanical watchmaking and micro-mechanical engineering, certified as watchmaker instructor for the North American operations of Swiss watch company Chopard.[4][5]
- ^ Rose, Mike (January 28, 2023). "Today's famous birthdays list for January 28, 2023 includes celebrities Ariel Winter, Will Poulter". Cleveland.com. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ "Metal Rockers Shine Light on Autism". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ^ "Autism Speaks Ambassador and Lead Guitarist of Anthrax Dan Spitz Featured in Rock Revolt Magazine". Autism Speaks. May 9, 2013. Archived from the original on July 24, 2015. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ Reardon, John (August 22, 2012). "Meet Dan Spitz, Anthrax Guitarist Turned Master Watchmaker". Hodinkee. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Credentials | Official Dan Spitz Blog and Community". Danspitz.com. Archived from the original on May 3, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2016.