Geologist (musician)

Geologist
Geologist performing live
Geologist performing live
Background information
Birth nameBrian Ross Weitz[1]
Born (1979-03-26) March 26, 1979 (age 45)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Occupation(s)Musician, environmental lobbyist
Instrument(s)Electronics, sampler, sequencer, vocals, percussion, synthesizer, hurdy gurdy

Brian Ross Weitz (born March 26, 1979), also known by his stage name Geologist, is a musician best known as a member of the experimental pop group Animal Collective. He provides electronic sound manipulations and samples for the band.

Weitz grew up in Philadelphia and Baltimore[2] and lives in Washington, DC.[3] His nickname comes from a friend mistaking his major in college, as well as the headlamp he wears in order to see his electronic equipment during live shows.[4]

  1. ^ [1][dead link]
  2. ^ Animal Collective's Brian Weitz: The New Gay Interview, September 27, 2007
  3. ^ Richards, Chris (September 30, 2012). "Animal Collective interview: Brian Weitz (Geologist) on living in D.C." – via www.washingtonpost.com.
  4. ^ WNYC's "Spinning on Air," July 30, 2004, second hour.