Draft:Brent Wilson (musician)
Brent Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Brent Matthew Wilson[1] |
| Born | July 20, 1988 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Bass guitar |
| Years active | 2004–2006 |
| Formerly of | Panic! at the Disco |
Brent Matthew Wilson (born July 20, 1988) is a former American musician, best known as the bassist of the pop rock band Panic! at the Disco. He has been credited on only one release from the band's discography, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out (2004). In May 2006, the band parted ways with Wilson.
Early life
[edit]Wilson was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada.[2] He attended Palo Verde High School with Panic! at the Disco lead singer Brendon Urie.[3] While attending high school, he also played baseball.[4]
Career
[edit]Wilson joined Panic! at the Disco in 2004, after he was invited by guitarist Ryan Ross and drummer Spence Smith.[3] He also brought along Urie who ended up becoming the band's lead vocalist.[5] The band released their debut studio album A Fever You Can't Sweat Out on September 27, 2005.[6] On May 17, 2006, the group announced that they had parted ways with Wilson and was replaced by Jon Walker.[7][8] Wilson told MTV that he was kicked out of the band via a phone call. Smith wrote to MTV that their decision of kicking Wilson out the band was his "lack of responsibility and the fact that he wasn't progressing musically with the band."[4] He also went on to say that Wilson did not write or record any of his bass parts for the album and Urie and Ross wrote those parts, with Urie recording bass on the album.[4] However, Wilson denied their statement, insisting that he was present in the studio every day, participating in writing, and teaching Urie how to play certain parts,[9] as well as claiming that he recorded two tracks on the album.[10] On August 7, 2006, Wilson threatened to sue the band for 25% of royalties from the album's sales, as stipulated in the original contract.[11] Since his departure from the band, he managed artists in the Las Vegas music scene and works as an accountant for local businesses in the area.[12]
Equipment
[edit]During his tenure with the band, Wilson played a Fender and Rickenbacker bass.[13] He used an Ampeg bass amp, which he found "easily mobile but still will get plenty of sound from."[14]
Personal life
[edit]Wilson attended college after departing from the band.[4]
Discography
[edit]Panic! at the Disco
[edit]Studio albums
- A Fever You Can't Sweat Out (2005)
References
[edit]- ^ "Las Vegas Felon Sentenced To Prison For Drug And Firearm Charges". United States Department of Justice. November 15, 2022. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ Philip Trapp (February 4, 2021). "Original Panic! at the Disco Bassist Brent Wilson Arrested on Drug + Gun Charges". Loudwire. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ a b Mike Kalil (October 28, 2005). "Panic! Attacks". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ a b c d James Montgomery (June 12, 2006). "Panic! At The Disco Split Gets Nasty: Band Alleges Wilson Did Not Play On LP". MTV. Archived from the original on May 14, 2013. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ Herbel, Brandon (November 11, 2005). "Panic! At the Disco – Interview". AbsolutePunk. Archived from the original on February 21, 2013. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ Bazley, John (September 27, 2015). "Brendon Urie Reflects on Tenth Anniversary of Panic! at the Disco's 'A Fever You Can't Sweat Out'". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on September 27, 2015. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ James Montgomery (May 18, 2006). "Panic! At The Disco Claim Split With Bassist Was Amicable, Mutual Decision". MTV. Archived from the original on May 14, 2013. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- ^ "Panic! at the Disco Part Ways with Bassist". Spin. May 18, 2006. Archived from the original on February 12, 2008. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
- ^ James Montgomery (August 9, 2006). "Ex-Panic! At The Disco Bassist Initiates Legal Action Against Band". MTV. Archived from the original on April 16, 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
- ^ @BrentMWilson (April 10, 2020). "I only recorded the bass for two tracks because of time constraints" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Ex- Panic! At The Disco bassist threatens to sue". NME. August 10, 2006. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
- ^ @BrentMWilson (April 8, 2020). "I'm managing some artists here in Vegas and do accounting for a few local businesses" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ @BrentMWilson (May 18, 2018). "I know Epiphone is traditionally a trustworthy bass I just personally only have experience with Fender and Rickenbacker" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ @BrentMWilson (May 8, 2018). "Ampeg Ba-108 v2 is a great starter amp. I used AMPEG on stage. This is a small one that is easily mobile but still will get plenty of sound from" (Tweet) – via Twitter.