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Stone Age are a band founded in 1996 by Josh Homme from Palm Desert,
California, which can be roughly attributed to the alternative-rock or
stoner-rock scene. The only constant band member is Josh Homme.
Founding Members
Vocals, guitar Josh Homme
Bass Van Conner (1996, 1998)
Drums Victor Indrizzo (1996-1997)
Current Band Members
Vocals, guitar Josh Homme
Guitar, keyboards, vocals, lap steel Troy Van
Leeuwen (since 2002)
Drums Joey Castillo (since 2002)
Bass, Vocals Michael Shuman (since 2007)
Keyboards, vocals, guitar, percussion Dean Fertita
(since 2007)
Important former Members
Drums Eva Nahon (1997)
Bass Milo Beenhakker (1997)
Drums Matt Cameron (1997)
Guitar John McBain (1997-1998)
Bass Mike Johnson (1997)
Drums Alfredo Hernández (1998-1999)
Bass, vocals Nick Oliveri (1998-2004)
Guitar, lap steel, keyboards David Catching
(1998-2000)
Guitar, lap steel, keyboards Mario Lalli (1999)
Drums, percussion Gene Trautmann (1999-2001)
Drums, percussion Nick Lucero (2000)
Guitar, lap steel, keyboard Brendon McNichol
(2000-2002)
Vocals Mark Lanegan (2001-2005)
Drums Dave Grohl (2002)
Bass Dan Druff (2005)
Bass, guitar, vocals Alain Johannes (2005-2007)
Keyboards, vocals Natasha Schneider (2005-2006)
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