MUSICIAN & ZINE ARTIST

BRETT REED

Founding Member & Original Architect of RANCID • Berkeley / East Bay, CA • Since 1991

BRETT REED (Brett Reed (Founding Drums — 1991–2006)) is a documented founding member and original architect of RANCID. Emerging from the Berkeley / East Bay, CA scene around 1991, BRETT REED contributed to RANCID's classic releases, DIY all-ages shows, and high-energy pit history.

“Keep the spirit of 924 Gilman alive: volunteer collective ethics, street level storytelling, fierce dual vocals, and lightning bass solos that honor our working-class roots.”

STAGE AMP, INSTRUMENT & PEDAL RIG:

MAIN INSTRUMENTGibson Les Paul Junior / Fender Precision Bass

AMP HEAD & CABINETMarshall JCM800 2203 Full Stack / Ampeg SVT-CL 8x10

PEDALBOARD / FXProCo RAT Distortion → Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner

DIY ZINE / PRINT CRAFTCut-and-Paste Xerox Gig Flyers & Independent 7" Vinyl Pressing

LIVE PIT REELS & ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE

BRETT REED'S STAGE HIGHLIGHTS (3)

BRETT REED ARCHIVE (01 / 03)Street Punk & Oi! • 1995📍 Berkeley, CA

924 GILMAN STREET BERKELEY // 'MAXWELL MURDER' BASS SOLO & CIRCLE PIT

CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO924 Gilman St Live Reel (VHS Soundboard Capture)

188 BPM01:42 PIT REEL

🎸 [RANCID]★ MATT FREEMAN• Berkeley, CA

924 GILMAN STREET BERKELEY // 'MAXWELL MURDER' BASS SOLO & CIRCLE PIT

Iconic floor-cam capture of Matt Freeman executing his blistering 16th-note bass solo on 'Maxwell Murder' while the Gilman circle pit kicks into overdrive.

Track: Maxwell MurderTrack: Roots RadicalsGear: 1977 Fender Precision BassGallien-Krueger 800RB

BAND HQ

BRETT REED REEL DECK (3)

16:9 HD PIT VIDEO

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