Rocky George

Rocky George
George performing with Fishbone in 2008
George performing with Fishbone in 2008
Background information
Birth nameLeonard F. George[1]
Born (1965-01-09) January 9, 1965 (age 59)
Culver City, California, U.S.
GenresHeavy metal, thrash metal, funk metal, punk rock, progressive metal
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1982–present
Member ofCro-Mags
Formerly ofSuicidal Tendencies, Fishbone, Harley's War, 40 Cycle Hum, Pap Smear

Leonard F. George[1] (born January 9, 1965), best known by his stage name Rocky George, is an American guitarist who has been a member of several notable musical acts, including Suicidal Tendencies, where he was their lead guitarist from 1984 to their first breakup in 1995, and was the first African-American member of the band. After Suicidal Tendencies, George played with 40 Cycle Hum and Cro-Mags, and in 2003, he joined Fishbone. George was also a member of a local punk rock band called Pap Smear with Jeff Hanneman and Dave Lombardo. In 2019, George returned to the Cro-Mags lineup.

  1. ^ a b "BMI – Repertoire". repertoire.bmi.com. Archived from the original on February 18, 2014. Retrieved February 17, 2014.