Pat Smear
Acting
Biography
Georg Albert Ruthenberg (born August 5, 1959), better known by the stage name Pat Smear, is an American musician. He is best known as a rhythm guitarist for the rock band Foo Fighters, with whom he has recorded six studio albums. Smear was a founding member of punk band the Germs and was the touring guitarist for grunge band Nirvana from 1993 to 1994. After Nirvana disbanded following the suicide of its frontman Kurt Cobain, drummer Dave Grohl went on to become the frontman of rock band Foo Fighters, with Smear soon joining on guitar. He left Foo Fighters in 1997, before rejoining as a touring guitarist in 2005, and has been a full-time member since 2010.
Born: August 5, 1959
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
Known For
Foo Fighters Live at Madison Square Garden (June 20, 2021)
Foo Fighters re-open Madison Square Garden with the return of rock and roll in New York City, NY.
Foo Fighters: Preparing Music for Concerts
A Foo Fighters global streaming event featuring debut performances of new songs, behind the scenes footage & a few surprises.
Nirvana: Unplugged in New York - Rehearsal
Unplugged in New York is a live album by American rock band Nirvana, released on 1 November 1994. The album features an acoustic performance recorded at Sony Music Studios in New York City on 18 November 1993, for the television series MTV Unplugged. In a break with MTV Unplugged convention, Nirvana played mainly lesser-known material and covers of songs.
Foo Fighters: One Less Hero
A recap of the Foo Fighters story, from the early days of Nirvana to Taylor Hawkins' passing.
Nirvana: Live And Loud
Just under a month after the taping of the legendary 'Unplugged', Nirvana would go on to record a concert for MTV during their 'In Utero' tour........it would be their last.
Nirvana: Unplugged In New York
A live album by American rock band Nirvana, the album features an acoustic performance recorded at Sony Music Studios in New York City on 18 November 1993, for the television series MTV Unplugged.
Nirvana Unplugged In New York Original MTV Version
Nirvana Unplugged in New York 45min Original MTV Version
Foo Fighters: Live At Wembley Stadium
Foo Fighters captured over their two sold-out nights at Wembley on 6th and 7th June, 2008.
Foo Fighters - Austin City Limits
Rock superstars Foo Fighters return to shake up Austin City Limits in an epic hour featuring classics alongside gems from their latest album But Here We Are. Setlist: Times Like These, No Son Of Mine, Rescued, Under You, La Dee Da, Nothing At All, The Sky is a Neighborhood, The Glass, Aurora, Everlong
Nirvana The Path from Incesticide to In Utero
Rock Milestones: Nirvana - In Utero documents the recording of this popular album. In addition to footage of the band performing songs from the record, musicians and critics help explain why the work was a critical and commercial success.
Filmography
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as Pat Smear
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as Self - Guitar
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as Self - Guitars
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as Self - Lead & Rhythm Guitars
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as Self - Foo Fighters
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as Self - Guitar, Vocals
as Jimi Hendrix
as Cinque
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as Himself
as Self - Musical Guest