Brian Phillip Welch (born June 19, 1970 in Bakersfield, California) better known by his nickname Head, is the former guitarist and a founding member of Korn, a multi-platinum, Grammy award winning nu metal band and a major influence in the rise of the nu metal movement. Welch also provided backup vocals. He is also a Christian. Early life Welch was raised in the industrial farm town of Bakersfield, California in a Christian home. Early in his life, Welch claims that he was different from most kids and was picked on a lot in school. His one passion was music. Welch had started playing the guitar at the age of 10. Originally, he expressed interest in playing drums but his father pushed him to guitar since it was quieter. While in high school, Welch met James 'Munky' Shaffer, another budding guitarist, and the two played together often. Guitars Welch's main — if not exclusive — guitar

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