Brad Lang - Bass
Y&T called Brad in to substitute for Phil Kennemore in July of 2010. Within 24 hours, Brad had learned 21 songs (including Phil's vocal harmonies) and was out touring the world with Y&T on the Facemelter tour. Being a quick study has always been a part of Brad's nature and has landed him on stage, and in the recording studio with some of the greatest talent in the music industry. Upon Phil's untimely passing in January 2011, the band knew that Brad was the guy to keep on board. With Brad's raw, energetic performances, he brings a life to the band that is both fun and engaging, as audiences the world over have witnessed ever since.
On the anniversary of Brad's 100th show with the band, Y&T recorded their latest CD release Y&T Live At The Mystic.
“Even if you had to wait a quarter of a century on it: The Ultimate Y&T live album is finally here!” - Hard Rock Magazine August 2012
“Great new bassist Brad Lang” - Eddie Trunk on VH1's That Metal Show in promoting and recommending the Live at the Mystic CD
Brad has performed on countless recordings, including Jet Red’s self titled release, Roger Hodgson's (Supertramp) "Hai Hai," Tommy Tutone's "Rich Text Files," War and Peace's (Jeff Pilson - Dokken, Dio, Foreigner), "Live at the Cavern Club", Canada's Raw Red Moses self titled release and Benedictum's "Uncreation," to name a few.
Besides substituting for Jeff Pilson in Foreigner, Brad has shared the stage with Vinny Appice (Dio), Kenny Aronoff (John Cougar, Bon Jovi, Avril Lavigne) Jason Bonham (Led Zepplin, Foreigner), Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson, Jeff Beck), Bobby Blotzer (Ratt), Billy Carmassi (Jet Red, Aldo Nova, Sammy Hagar), Cortney DeAugustine (Montrose, Frank Hannon Band, Michael Lee Firkins), Jimmy DeGrasso (Y&T , Alice Cooper), Michael Lee Firkins (Solo Artist), Michael “Fro” Frowein (Lynch Mob, War & Peace), Loren Gold (The Who, American Idol), Frank Hannon (Tesla), Kelly Hansen (Foreigner), Paul Holdgate (Montrose), Vic Johnson (Sammy Hagar), Mick Jones (Foreigner), Troy Luccketta (Tesla), George Lynch (Dokken, Lynch Mob, T&N), John Mader (Joe Satriani, Steve Miller, Pat Benetar), “Atomik” Tommy McClendon (UFO, Soul Motor), Mitch Perry (Edgar Winter, Talus, MSG, War & Peace, Lita Ford), Jeff Pilson (Dokken, Dio, Foreigner, T&N), Jeff Scott Soto, and Geoff Tate (Queensryche). Brad has also performed with Y&T alumni Joey Alves, and Leonard Haze.
Brad currently tours the world with the legendary Dave Meniketti (Lead Vocals, Guitar), John Nymann (Guitar, Vocals), and Mike Vanderhule (Drums, Vocals) as the rock quartet Y&T.
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