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Nate Mendel was born on December 2, 1968 in Richland, Washington, United States and is credited as a rock musician, songwriter and composer. That puts Nate Mendel at 57 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Hanford High School.
My Take
Nate Mendel embodies the quiet architecture of great rock bands. As the Foo Fighters' longtime bassist, he never chases the spotlight, but a band only feels unshakable when the low end is that steady. I find his roots in Sunny Day Real Estate just as telling, hinting at an emotional sensibility beneath the rock muscle. His solo record under the Lieutenant name shows an artist who has more to say than a sideman role allows. I respect musicians who anchor everyone else and trust the song over the ego. Mendel's career is a masterclass in that kind of generous craft.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nate Mendel
- Name (Japanese)
- ネイト・メンデル
- Reading
- ねいと・めんでる
- Born
- December 2, 1968 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Monkey
- Origin
- Richland, Washington, United States
- Occupation
- rock musician / songwriter / composer / guitarist
2. Background
- High school
- Hanford High School
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate%20Mendel
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q345294
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Nate Mendel born?
Born December 2, 1968 (age 57).
Where is Nate Mendel from?
Nate Mendel is from Richland, Washington, United States.
What does Nate Mendel do?
Nate Mendel works as rock musician, songwriter, composer, guitarist.
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