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Franz Stahl

g, voc, *1962 US, Washington, D.C.
Musician of Rock and Alternative

Franz Stahl (born October 30, 1962) was the guitarist of the Washington, DC hardcore punk band Scream. Along with the famous band Minor Threat, Scream is considered by many to be among the more influential punk bands to emerge from the scene, which spans the 1980s through to the present.[1] Stahl is the brother of Scream lead singer Peter Stahl. Stahl was also briefly a member of Foo Fighters from 1997 to 1999, replacing the band's original guitarist Pat Smear. He was released from the band during the recording of their third studio album, There Is Nothing Left to Lose, due to creative differences. He was replaced by Chris Shiflett. Prior to Foo Fighters he played in Wool from 1990 to 1996 with his brother. From 1997 onwards to about July of 2005, Franz was support guitarist for Japanese musician J. Stahl is a big fan of the Gibson Les Paul, which he is usually seen using. However, in the music video for Foo Fighters's "My Hero", Franz is seen using a Fender Stratocaster. Stahl currently lives in Hollywood, California. He is writing his own music and posting it on his MySpace site, where he keeps in touch with fans.

Instruments

• Guitar
• Vocals
• Backing Vocals

Genres

• Rock
• Alternative
• Spoken Word

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