Brian Friend:  

I moved from ukiah when I was 19 years old and thankful for doing so . I moved to Modesto for a while met my wife , got married , and moved to the bay area . I've worked high end construction for a while but my main focus was stage concert lighting . I've gotta say with my hard work and a great agent I've done really , really well with it too . I've done shows from exclusive to arena shows for so many bands and acts it would be impossible to list even half of them . I've worked with anything from the greatful dead to rammstien , slayer to black eye peas , jayz , james Brown and the list goes on and on . I've done allot for pay per view , HBO , showtime and a long list of music videos that have been awarded by MTV and who have won Grammys etc. I've worked with a few broadway shows and comedy shows like tenacious D but my heart ls in live concerts. I have been sponsored by Red bull , Miller genuine draft , jose quervo , coka cola , Monster energy drink and that list goes on and on as well . I've only done lights and key grip for one horror movie that will be on the big screen near you in the fall of 2010 but I found out I really hate doing movies . I am for the most part retired but if the gig or price is right or too cool to pass up I would concider it . I have also done very well with playing drums over the years in various bands and guest apperiences . I changed my name for stage to protect myself from friggn wacko stalkers lol . I wish I was kidding . I still play drums but any more I promote myself as a solo artist . But I've been much much more sucsessful with my lighting career . but I still love playing . I know it sounds like I'm bragging on my accomplishments but really im not that person at all . In fact if you knew me in person or caught me on the street you would never hear me talk about my self at all . I have friends who...Expand for more