Joe Principe facts for kids
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Joe Principe
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Principe at Rock im Park 2019
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| Born | November 14, 1974 Melrose Park, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Bassist |
| Years active | 1993–present |
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Joseph Daniel Principe (born November 14, 1974) is an American musician. He is best known as the bassist, backing singer, and co-founder of the punk rock band Rise Against.
He is a vegan, meaning he does not eat animal products. He cares a lot about animal rights and works with PETA through his band.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Joe Principe started playing music when he was 15 years old. He learned to play by listening to songs. He was inspired by bands like Bad Religion, Minor Threat, and the Descendents. Joe went to Holy Cross High School in River Grove, Illinois.
Music Career
Forming 88 Fingers Louie
In 1993, Joe Principe helped start a punk band called 88 Fingers Louie in Chicago. He formed the band with Dom Vallone, Mr. Precision, and Denis Buckley. The band played together for several years. By 1999, the band members had some disagreements. They decided to break up and go their separate ways.
Starting Rise Against
Soon after 88 Fingers Louie broke up, Joe met Tim McIlrath at a concert. Joe asked Tim to sing on some songs he had recorded with Mr. Precision. Tim agreed, and they decided to form a new band. They later met drummer Toni Tintari. Their first band name was "Transistor Revolt." They later changed it to "Rise Against."
In 2000, they released a demo called Transistor Revolt. Toni Tintari left the band that same year. Brandon Barnes joined as the new drummer. In 2001, the band signed with an independent record label called Fat Wreck Chords. They released their first album, The Unraveling, and toured a lot.
In 2002, Mr. Precision left the band. Todd Mohney became the new guitarist. The band recorded their second album, Revolutions per Minute, in 2003. They also played on the 2003 Warped Tour, which helped them become more popular.
Rise Against's Growing Success
Later in 2003, Rise Against signed with Dreamworks Records. They planned to record their third album. However, Dreamworks Records was soon bought by Universal Music Group. This meant Rise Against moved to Geffen Records. Todd Mohney left the band, and Chris Chasse joined as the new guitarist. They then started recording their album Siren Song of the Counter Culture.
Siren Song of the Counter Culture came out on August 10, 2004. It was a big success for the band. Songs like "Give It All" and "Swing Life Away" became very popular.
In 2006, the band recorded their fourth album, The Sufferer & the Witness. It was released on July 4, 2006. This album was also very successful. It included popular songs such as "Ready to Fall" and "Prayer of the Refugee". Rise Against toured a lot to support this album. They were even a main band on the 2006 Warped Tour. In 2007, Chris Chasse left the band. Zach Blair became the new guitarist.
Rise Against released their fifth album, Appeal to Reason, in October 2008. This album sold many copies in its first week. It became the band's highest-charting album at that time. Popular songs from this album include "Re-Education (Through Labor)" and "Savior". The band went on a big tour in North America in 2009.
After touring for nearly two years, Rise Against began recording their sixth album. Endgame was released on March 11, 2011. It also received great reviews and was a commercial success. Throughout their career, Rise Against has earned many gold and platinum records. This means their albums have sold a lot of copies in the United States and Canada.
Personal Life
Joe Principe lives in suburban Chicago with his wife, Elena. They have three children named Micah, Zoe, and Nico. Joe was a vegetarian for many years. In 2017, inspired by his wife, he became a vegan.
Musical Gear
Joe Principe mainly uses Fender basses and Ampeg amplifiers. For different albums and tours, he has used various types of basses. These include the Fender Jazz Bass and the Fender Precision Bass. He also uses Orange amplifiers sometimes. Joe uses Ernie Ball Regular Slinky strings and Dunlop Nylon .88mm picks for his bass.
Discography
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See also
In Spanish: Joe Principe para niños
