Nuno Bettencourt
Nuno Duarte Gil Mendes Bettencourt (born September 20, 1966) is a Portuguese-American[citation needed] guitarist, singer-songwriter, and record producer. He became known as the lead guitarist of the Boston rock band Extreme. He has also recorded a solo album as well as having founded bands including Mourning Widows, Population 1, DramaGods, and The Satellite Party.[1]
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![]() Bettencourt performing in 2008 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Nuno Duarte Gil Mendes Bettencourt |
Born | Praia da Vitória, Terceira, Azores, Portugal | September 20, 1966
Genres | Glam metal, hard rock, funk metal, heavy metal, alternative rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer |
Instruments | Guitar, vocals, bass, keyboards, piano, organ, cello, drums |
Years active | 1985–present |
Labels | Warner Bros. |