Brad Fernquist
Encyclopedia
Brad Fernquist is a professional touring and studio guitarist based out of Los Angeles, California
. Fernquist is primarily known for his work with Buffalo, New York
based rock band the Goo Goo Dolls
. At 17 years old Fernquist began touring with regional cover bands where he was able to develop his technique, and perfect his tone. Brad attended Berklee College of Music
in Boston, Massachusetts for one semester but left the school after his gigging schedule started to grow.
Since moving to California Fernquist has become a well known sidemen in pop/rock music. His first audition in Los Angeles was with popular 1990s rock group The New Radicals
with whom he toured extensively. Since leaving the New Radicals Fernquist toured with Fastball
, Hilary Duff
, Lisa Marie Presley
, Bonnie McKee
, and most notably Michelle Branch
.
While not on the road Fernquist works as a session guitarist. He played most of the lead guitar on Paul Stanley's
"Live to Win
" album. In early 2006 Brad joined the Goo Goo Dolls
for their extensive "Let Love In" tour which kept him out on the road for the better part of 2 years. Brad is currently in the studio working with the Goo Goo Dolls
on their forthcoming CD.
and Fender
guitars, and Divided by 13 amplifiers. He also uses many different effect by companies such as Xotic Effects, Real McCoy Custom, Line 6, and Fulltone.
He also uses D'Addario Strings
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
. Fernquist is primarily known for his work with Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
based rock band the Goo Goo Dolls
Goo Goo Dolls
The Goo Goo Dolls are a Grammy-nominated American rock band formed in 1986 in Buffalo, New York, by vocalist and guitarist John Rzeznik and vocalist and bass guitarist Robby Takac. Since the end of 1994, Mike Malinin has been the band's drummer, a position previously held by George Tutuska...
. At 17 years old Fernquist began touring with regional cover bands where he was able to develop his technique, and perfect his tone. Brad attended Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world. Known primarily as a school for jazz, rock and popular music, it also offers college-level courses in a wide range of contemporary and historic styles, including hip...
in Boston, Massachusetts for one semester but left the school after his gigging schedule started to grow.
Since moving to California Fernquist has become a well known sidemen in pop/rock music. His first audition in Los Angeles was with popular 1990s rock group The New Radicals
New Radicals
New Radicals were an American pop rock band active in the late 1990s, centered on frontman Gregg Alexander, who wrote and produced all of their songs and was the sole constant member...
with whom he toured extensively. Since leaving the New Radicals Fernquist toured with Fastball
Fastball (band)
Fastball is an American rock band that formed in Austin, Texas in the 1990s. The band originally called themselves "Magneto U.S.A." but changed their name after signing with Hollywood Records....
, Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff
Hilary Erhard Duff is an American actress, singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, and author. After working in local theater plays and television commercials in her childhood, she achieved fame playing the title role in the Disney Channel television series Lizzie McGuire. She also reprised her role in...
, Lisa Marie Presley
Lisa Marie Presley
Lisa Marie Presley is an American singer and songwriter, also known as the "Princess of Rock and Roll". She is the only child of Elvis Presley, and daughter of Priscilla Presley.-Early life:...
, Bonnie McKee
Bonnie McKee
Bonnie Leigh McKee is a North American singer-songwriter, formerly signed to Reprise Records. She released her debut album Trouble in 2004, which was a minor success. The single "Somebody" was included in the soundtrack to the 2004 comedy film Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!...
, and most notably Michelle Branch
Michelle Branch
Michelle Jacquet DeSevren Branch is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and actress. During the early 2000s, she released two top-selling albums, The Spirit Room and Hotel Paper, and was subsequently nominated for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2003...
.
While not on the road Fernquist works as a session guitarist. He played most of the lead guitar on Paul Stanley's
Paul Stanley
Stanley Harvey Eisen , better known by his stage name Paul Stanley, is an American hard rock guitarist, singer, musician, painter and songwriter best known for being the rhythm guitarist and primary lead vocalist of the rock band Kiss. He is the writer or co-writer of many of the band's...
"Live to Win
Live to Win
Live to Win is the second solo album from Kiss vocalist, guitarist and co-founder Paul Stanley, released on October 24, 2006.The album's title track was featured on the South Park episode "Make Love, Not Warcraft", twenty days prior to the album's release.Stanley last released a solo album in 1978,...
" album. In early 2006 Brad joined the Goo Goo Dolls
Goo Goo Dolls
The Goo Goo Dolls are a Grammy-nominated American rock band formed in 1986 in Buffalo, New York, by vocalist and guitarist John Rzeznik and vocalist and bass guitarist Robby Takac. Since the end of 1994, Mike Malinin has been the band's drummer, a position previously held by George Tutuska...
for their extensive "Let Love In" tour which kept him out on the road for the better part of 2 years. Brad is currently in the studio working with the Goo Goo Dolls
Goo Goo Dolls
The Goo Goo Dolls are a Grammy-nominated American rock band formed in 1986 in Buffalo, New York, by vocalist and guitarist John Rzeznik and vocalist and bass guitarist Robby Takac. Since the end of 1994, Mike Malinin has been the band's drummer, a position previously held by George Tutuska...
on their forthcoming CD.
Gear
Fernquist's distinguished modern guitar sound is accomplished through his use of GibsonGibson
Gibson may refer to:* Gibson Amphitheatre* Gibson Appliance* Gibson Girl* Gibson Guitar Corporation* Gibson * Gibson Generating Station-Places:In the United States:* Gibson, Arkansas* Gibson, Georgia* Gibson, Iowa* Gibson, Louisiana...
and Fender
Fender
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, commonly referred to as simply Fender, of Scottsdale, Arizona is a manufacturer of stringed instruments and amplifiers, such as solid-body electric guitars, including the Stratocaster and the Telecaster...
guitars, and Divided by 13 amplifiers. He also uses many different effect by companies such as Xotic Effects, Real McCoy Custom, Line 6, and Fulltone.
He also uses D'Addario Strings