Devin Townsend

Guitarist

Birthday May 5, 1972

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace New Westminster, Canada

Age 51 years old

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About

Founder, songwriter, singer, and guitarist for the industrial metal band Strapping Young Lad.

Before Fame

At five years old he started playing banjo; by twelve, he had switched to the guitar.

Trivia

It did not take long after high school for him to be disappointed in the music industry and decide to make music on his own.

Family Life

He married Tracy Turner when he was 19 years old; they have a son named Reyner Liam Johnstan.

Associated With

His signature sound and delivery has been compared with that of Frank Zappa.