Dave Farrell

David Michael Farrell, also known as Phoenix, is an American musician and actor. Born on February 8, 1977, in Plymouth, he later moved to Mission Viejo, California. Farrell gained fame as the bassist of the rock band Linkin Park and was also a member of the ska punk band Tasty Snax. He learned to play guitar from his mother in high school and also played the violin. Farrell attended UCLA, where he roomed with future bandmate Brad Delson and graduated with a degree in philosophy. Prior to Linkin Park, he played bass for The Snax. Farrell's contributions to the music industry have made him a notable figure in the world of rock music.More