Justin first met Tool in New York, and kept in touch with band members for a
couple of years until Justin's band in England "Peach", did a tour with Tool
in Europe in 1994. When original bassist Paul D'Amour left to play guitar in Lusk, Tool
gave Justin a call. At first Justin turned them down. Peach had broken up
about six months before, and he was forming a new band with the guitarist.
Justin felt very loyal to his friend who he'd played with since he was 14.
But then decided he couldn't deny himself the opportunity. Justin flew to the US, auditioned,
and got the job. He beat out some stiff competition,
which included Filter's Frank Cavanagh, KYUSS's Scott Reeder, Zaum's Marko Fox
(who did the voice on Die Eier von Satan), and Pigmy Love Circus's E. Shepherd
Stevenson.
Justin adds a different sound to Tool because he is a heavy bass player
and added a lower end to the overall sound of the band.
Other Points of Interest
| birthday |
November 19th 1971 |
| facts |
Justin was married January of 1997
Justin used to sing in 'Dinner Time Fido' - the band's name coming from a line in a Blackadder song. |
| Equipment |
Justin uses an Ernie Ball MusicMan but prefers Wal basses (after being loaned one
from Failure's Greg Edwards for recording Aenima), cabinets by Mesa Boogie, pre-amp by Demeter,
and effects by Boss & Digitech (Whammy Pedal). |
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