Page Hamilton
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Born | 1960 (age 63–64) Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
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Years active | 1979–present |
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Website | pagehamiltonmusic |
Page Nye Hamilton[1] (born 1960[2]) is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and record producer, mostly noted for his work with alternative metal band Helmet, which he founded. Most of his work has been in the hard rock and alternative metal styles, though he trained in jazz guitar and has substantial connections with avant-garde music and film soundtrack composition.
Life and career
Background
Hamilton was born in
.Helmet
Helmet initially signed to
Meantime was the band's principal commercial success, being certified gold by the
Since 2004, Hamilton has been the only founding member left in Helmet, and after the departure of guitarist Chris Traynor in 2006, he has been the only member to have been involved with Helmet during its original run in the 1990s. Hamilton has said that he hopes to keep playing with Helmet until he is "physically incapable".[9]
Gandhi
Following Helmet's temporary dissolution in the late 1990s, Hamilton formed another rock band, Gandhi,[10] with former Liege Lord guitarist Anthony Truglio, John Andrews (guitar), Christian Bongers (bass), and Matt Flynn (later the drummer for Maroon 5). Though the band did not release any music officially, several demo songs were leaked. Many of these were later recorded for the Size Matters and Monochrome releases by Helmet.
Movie soundtracks
While still active with Helmet, Hamilton embarked on a career composing and performing music for film, working on movies including
Production
Hamilton has also worked as a
David Bowie, collaborations, other work
During Helmet's hiatus, Hamilton performed as lead guitarist for David Bowie's band on the singer's Hours Tour.[11]
He has collaborated with German avant-garde guitarist Caspar Brötzmann on the live improvisational album Zulutime and performed on a number of other artists' works, including trumpeter Ben Neill's Goldbug, alt-country songwriter Joe Henry's Trampoline, Northern Irish rock band Therapy?'s Troublegum and British post-punk group Wire's Object 47.[13]
As a jazz musician, he has performed with his own groups, the Page Hamilton Quintet[14] and the Jazz Wannabes,[15] and with fellow guitarist and mentor John Stowell.[16]
He has also produced a guitar instruction DVD, Sonic Shapes: Expanding Rock Guitar Vocabulary, published by
During the spring of 2008, Page provided guest vocals on post-hardcore band Norma Jean's fourth studio album The Anti Mother as well as contributed to the writing of track 8, "Opposite of Left and Wrong".
In 2014, Hamilton appeared on Linkin Park's sixth studio album The Hunting Party, which he provided additional vocals (on the chorus) and guitars on the album's second track "All for Nothing". The song was self-produced by Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson.
Personal life
Hamilton was married during the 1990s, but later divorced.[19] At the beginning of 2002, he moved to Los Angeles,[20][3][21] citing the rising cost of living in New York as a reason for the move.[9] The following year he entered a year long relationship with American actress Winona Ryder. According to Hamilton, she was a listener of the band, and many of the lyrics on Helmet's 2004 comeback Size Matters were reportedly inspired by their relationship.[22][23] Hamilton has mentioned that he has been mistaken for a woman at times because of his name, which is pronounced the same way as the female name Paige.[24]
Equipment
Hamilton endorsed
For live performances, Page Hamilton uses a
Discography
References
- ^ "ALMOST OUT OF SIGHT". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ a b Klook, Carsten (December 9, 2004). "'Helmet' im Grünspan: Kilos auf der Hantelstange". Die Tageszeitung (in German). Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ a b Blum, Sam (February 17, 2015). "Helmet's Page Hamilton on Eighties NYC: 'We Had a Guy Hit Another Guy in the Head With an Ax'". The Village Voice. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ "Music of David Rosenbloom, Michael Gordon and Glenn Branca – R.A.P.P. Arts Center – 1989 – Bang on a Can". Bangonacan.org. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
- ^ Raggett, Ned. "Love Agenda – Band of Susans | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ "The Peel Sessions – Band of Susans | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
- ^ "Rock On The Net: 35th Annual Grammy Awards – 1993". Rockonthenet.com. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
- ^ a b Page Hamilton, 2021. Talk Toomey podcast.
- ^ "Page Hamilton Revs Back Up With Gandhi". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
- ^ a b "Page Hamilton". Pagehamiltonmusic.com. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
- ^ "AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ^ "Record Collector". Retrieved May 22, 2013.
- ^ "Official Helmet website". Archived from the original on June 7, 2013. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ^ "Jazz Wannabes MySpace page". Myspace.com. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ^ "Official Helmet website". Archived from the original on June 7, 2013. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ISBN 9781423434726.
- ^ "Page Hamilton – Sonic Shapes, Instructional/Guitar/DVD – Hal Leonard Online". Halleonard.com. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ "BLABBERMOUTH.NET – HELMET Mainman Announces New Rhythm Section". roadrunnerrecords.com. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
- ^ "Page Hamilton Revs Back up with Gandhi". Billboard.
- ^ Freeborn, Amy (August 22, 2006). "An Interview With: Page Hamilton". thefreeborntimes.com. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ "Page Hamilton interview". markprindle.com.
- ^ "Justify Your Shitty Taste: Helmet's "Size Matters"". Decibel Magazine. January 12, 2011. Retrieved February 26, 2013.
- ^ Page Hamilton, 2022. Scandalous Podcast
- ^ "Schroed, Jeff. "5 Questions With... Page Hamilton"". Guitaredge.com. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
- ^ "Rig Rundown: Helmet's Page Hamilton". August 27, 2014.
- ^ "Interview – Guitar Player – August 1994".
External links
- Official website
- Official Helmet website
- Page Hamilton discography at Discogs
- Page Hamilton at IMDb