Brendon McNichol (born November 1969), is a lap-steel/

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, who has played with bands including

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Biography

In 1990 Brendon lived in

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. The Drills released a 5-song EP in 1991 produced by

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. In 1996 Brendon joined

led by Chris Goss, and appeared on tour with the band, and on the live album "How High The Moon: Live At The Viper Room". In 2000 he joined

, teaming up with his longtime friend Josh Homme, playing not only guitar, but also lap-steel and

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. Besides touring he also recorded various studio songs. Brendon has also played with bands including K.C. and the Sunshine Band, The Drills, Stacy Q., Pablo Mose

Michigan and Smiley, Charlie Chaplan, Drone w/ Ted Parsons, Desert Sessions, Levi Chen, Photek, Discordia, The Dwarves, Palmerville as well as countless soundtracks, commercials and albums as a session player.

Bands

* the Drills (band) (1990–1995) *

(1996–present) *

(1999–2001) {{DEFAULTSORT:McNichol, Brendon Living people American punk rock guitarists Queens of the Stone Age members 1969 births American male guitarists 20th-century American guitarists