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Geologist

founding member of Animal Collective

United States • b. 1979-03-26

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Biography

Brian Ross Weitz ( WAYTS, born March 26, 1979), also known by his stage name Geologist, is an American 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 and lives in Washington, DC. 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.

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Discography

Records they worked on — most-collected first.

Credited work

68 releases · 17 albums · active 2001–2026

  • Other credits · 63
  • Performance · 34
  • Engineering · 19
  • Production · 2

Studios: Gravelvoice Studios · Wavelab Studio · Rare Book Room · Idle Luxury Studios

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