Geologist (musician)

Geologist
Geologist
	Geologist performing live
Background information
Birth name	Brian Ross Weitz
Born	March 26, 1979 (age 45); Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Musician, environmental lobbyist
Instrument(s)	Electronics, sampler, sequencer, vocals, percussion, synthesizer, hurdy gurdy

Brian Ross Weitz (born March 26, 1979), also known by his stage name Geologist, is a musician best known as a member of the experimental pop group Animal Collective. He provides electronic sound manipulations and samples for the band.

Weitz grew up in Philadelphia and Baltimore^[2] and lives in Washington, DC.^[3] His nickname comes from a friend mistaking his major in college, as well as the headlamp he wears in order to see his electronic equipment during live shows.^[4]

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^ Animal Collective's Brian Weitz: The New Gay Interview, September 27, 2007
^ Richards, Chris (September 30, 2012). "Animal Collective interview: Brian Weitz (Geologist) on living in D.C." – via www.washingtonpost.com.
^ WNYC's "Spinning on Air," July 30, 2004, second hour.

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[newgay-2] Animal Collective's Brian Weitz: The New Gay Interview, September 27, 2007

[3] Richards, Chris (September 30, 2012). "Animal Collective interview: Brian Weitz (Geologist) on living in D.C." – via www.washingtonpost.com.

[4] WNYC's "Spinning on Air," July 30, 2004, second hour.

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