Joe Principe

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Joe Principe
Principe at Rock im Park 2019
Background information
Born	(1974-11-14) November 14, 1974 (age 49) Melrose Park, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Melodic hardcore punk rock hardcore punk
Occupation(s)	Bassist
Years active	1993–present

Joseph Daniel Principe (/ˈprɪnsɪpeɪ/; born November 14, 1974) is an American musician. He is the bassist, backing vocalist, and co-founder of the punk rock band Rise Against.

He is also straight edge, a vegan, an animal rights advocate, and actively promotes PETA with his band.^[1]