Aaron Fink
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Aaron Fincke (known professionally as "Aaron Fink") is an American
guitarist, best known as the former lead guitarist for the alternative metal band Breaking Benjamin
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(Strangers With Candy). They broke away from Lifer in late 2001, in a surprising blind leap of faith to join their old high school friend Ben Burnley (vocals/guitar) and Jeremy Hummel
(former drummer) in creating Breaking Benjamin. Fink has helped Burnley write many of the bands lyrics and was a strong backbone of the band. He is known as an expressive guitarist with a flair for both color and crunch. Ben has stated the following about Aaron's work on the band's second album, We Are Not Alone, "He's not so much a riff guy as someone who creates atmosphere. His talents really shine through here."
In live performances, Fink currently plays MusicMan/Ernie Ball Axis Super Sport Guitars. He used to play his Washburn
Idol guitar for live performances, and a Fender
Telecaster in earlier years, but has started to play MusicMan instead. He also pulls out his PRS
for a few songs in the live set.
Beyond Breaking Benjamin, Fink has played on The Badlees
2009 album, Love Is Rain
as well as performed live with the band for several shows during 2009 and 2010
Fink is living in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
, United States
and had a son born in 2001 named Gavin.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
guitarist, best known as the former lead guitarist for the alternative metal band Breaking Benjamin
Breaking Benjamin
Breaking Benjamin is an American rock band from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, currently consisting of Benjamin Burnley and Chad Szeliga. The band has released four studio albums to date and a greatest hits album that was released on August 16, 2011. The group initially went on indefinite hiatus due...
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Biography
Before Breaking Benjamin, Aaron Fink and bandmate Mark James Klepaski (bass), were members of the band LiferLifer
Lifer is a five-piece nu metal band from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The group went under various names and only released one studio album in 2001.-Career:...
(Strangers With Candy). They broke away from Lifer in late 2001, in a surprising blind leap of faith to join their old high school friend Ben Burnley (vocals/guitar) and Jeremy Hummel
Jeremy Hummel
Jeremy Hummel is the former drummer and co-founder of the rock band Breaking Benjamin. He co-wrote and recorded their debut album, Saturate, as well as the follow-up platinum album, We Are Not Alone...
(former drummer) in creating Breaking Benjamin. Fink has helped Burnley write many of the bands lyrics and was a strong backbone of the band. He is known as an expressive guitarist with a flair for both color and crunch. Ben has stated the following about Aaron's work on the band's second album, We Are Not Alone, "He's not so much a riff guy as someone who creates atmosphere. His talents really shine through here."
In live performances, Fink currently plays MusicMan/Ernie Ball Axis Super Sport Guitars. He used to play his Washburn
Washburn Guitars
Washburn Guitars is an American guitar manufacturer. It was established in 1883 in Chicago, Illinois. Washburn is a part of U.S. Music Corporation.- History :...
Idol guitar for live performances, and a Fender
Fender
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, commonly referred to as simply Fender, of Scottsdale, Arizona is a manufacturer of stringed instruments and amplifiers, such as solid-body electric guitars, including the Stratocaster and the Telecaster...
Telecaster in earlier years, but has started to play MusicMan instead. He also pulls out his PRS
PRS Guitars
PRS Guitars is an American guitar manufacturer headquartered in Stevensville, Maryland. PRS Guitars was founded by guitarist and luthier Paul Reed Smith in 1985. The company is one of the leading manufacturers of high-end electric guitars.-Materials:...
for a few songs in the live set.
Beyond Breaking Benjamin, Fink has played on The Badlees
The Badlees
The Badlees are a Roots rock band from central Pennsylvania formed in 1990. They released several independent albums and achieved national success with their 1995 album River Songs...
2009 album, Love Is Rain
Love Is Rain
Love Is Rain is the seventh full length studio album released by American band The Badlees. It was released on S.A.M. Records on October 6, 2009, the band's first new album in over seven years.- Track listing :-Personnel:The Badlees...
as well as performed live with the band for several shows during 2009 and 2010
Fink is living in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and had a son born in 2001 named Gavin.
Breaking Benjamin Dispute
On August 2, 2011, an article was released regarding a dispute over a new recording of the band's hit song Blow Me Away. The dispute erupted in May when lead singer Benjamin Burnley fired the bandmates, guitarist Aaron Fink and bassist Mark Klepaski, via e-mail. Burnley detailed his side of the dispute in a June court filing, saying Fink and Klepaski made unilateral and unauthorized decisions on behalf of the band, including giving permission in May for the new recording and remix of "Blow Me Away" without his consent.Instruments
Aaron Fink uses the following instruments:- Music ManMusic Man (company)Music Man is an American guitar, and bass guitar manufacturer. It is a division of the Ernie Ball corporation.-Early years:The Music Man story began in 1971 when Forrest White and Tom Walker talked with Leo Fender about starting a company they would call Tri-Sonic, Inc...
Ernie BallErnie BallErnie Ball was an American entrepreneur, musician, and innovator, widely acclaimed as a revolutionary in the development of guitar-related products. He began as a club and local television musician and small business entrepreneur, building an international business in guitars and accessories that...
Axis Sport- Tuning: C & C# - Back-UP PRSPRS GuitarsPRS Guitars is an American guitar manufacturer headquartered in Stevensville, Maryland. PRS Guitars was founded by guitarist and luthier Paul Reed Smith in 1985. The company is one of the leading manufacturers of high-end electric guitars.-Materials:...
McCarty-Tuning: Drop C - Music Man Ernie Ball Silhouette- Tuning: A#
- Music ManMusic Man (company)Music Man is an American guitar, and bass guitar manufacturer. It is a division of the Ernie Ball corporation.-Early years:The Music Man story began in 1971 when Forrest White and Tom Walker talked with Leo Fender about starting a company they would call Tri-Sonic, Inc...
Ernie BallErnie BallErnie Ball was an American entrepreneur, musician, and innovator, widely acclaimed as a revolutionary in the development of guitar-related products. He began as a club and local television musician and small business entrepreneur, building an international business in guitars and accessories that...
Axis Sport Baritone - Back-UP WashburnWashburn GuitarsWashburn Guitars is an American guitar manufacturer. It was established in 1883 in Chicago, Illinois. Washburn is a part of U.S. Music Corporation.- History :...
Custom IdolWashburn Idol SeriesIn 1999, Chicago guitar corp. Washburn started manufacturing the Idol series. This series of guitars comprises mostly single-cut models with humbucker pickups. One of the notable features of these guitars is Washburn's patented Voice Contour Control...
Baritone - Dressing Room Guitar- BooGie St. White Lighting Hollowbody
- All Washburn Acoustics
- Randall AmplifiersRandall-Places:United Kingdom*Randall Carr, stream in Derbyshire, EnglandUnited States:*Randall, California, former name of White Hall, California*Randall House , numerous locations*Randall, Indiana*Randall, Iowa*Randall, Kansas*Randall, Minnesota...
MTS RM100 Head - Randall MTS Cabinets
- Hughes & KettnerHughes & KettnerHughes & Kettner is a German brand of guitar and bass amplifiers, cabinets and effects processors. It was founded in Neunkirchen in 1984 and is based in St.Wendel since 1987....
Duotone Head - Hughes & Kettner Cabinets