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My Take
Joey Vera is a name that makes any metal fan nod in recognition. As the bassist anchoring both Armored Saint and Fates Warning, and filling in for Anthrax when needed, he has earned the kind of trust that only seasoned pros command. Bass players rarely grab the glory, yet without that low-end foundation nothing holds together, and Vera has clearly made a career of being the indispensable backbone. Add producing and composing to the mix and you get a genuine craftsman. I have always admired musicians who serve the song over the spotlight, and his decades of steady output are quietly heroic.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joey Vera
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョーイ・ヴェラ
- Reading
- じょーい・ゔぇら
- Born
- April 24, 1963 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rabbit
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- bass guitarist / record producer / composer / musician / guitarist
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.joeyvera.com
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A7%E3%83%BC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%BB%E3%83%B4%E3%82%A7%E3%83%A9
Frequently asked questions
When was Joey Vera born?
Born April 24, 1963 (age 63).
Where is Joey Vera from?
Joey Vera is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Joey Vera do?
Joey Vera works as bass guitarist, record producer, composer, musician, guitarist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.