GREG K.

Greg K was born Gregory David Kriesel on January 20, 1965 in Glendale, California. Greg has a brother, Jason M. Kriesel, born October 26, 1969.

He went to Pacifica High School with Dexter Holland, and ran Cross Country with him. He was nominated most improved Track member during his senior years. Greg K was a self-proclaimed jock and also played baseball. In high school, he was also part of the math club

"Music wasn't something that meant a lot to me," Greg says. "But I started listening to it because it was around, and I got used to it." Greg and Dexter (Bryan) formed their first band, Manic Subsidal, with two other cross-country members. At the time, they didn't know how play instrument, nor owned any. "Bryan and I both learned together," says Kriesel, "and he wasn't even playing chords at the time, so he'd play on one string, and I tried to do the same thing. By the summer we were actually playing songs, but it took a while."

He's currently married to Jane Kriesel (formaly Costello) .On May 1st, 1999, their first child, a health baby boy was born, Micheal. Rumor has it, (according to Noodles' road journal) that he's becoming the next Tiger Woods. Greg K. also has a dog, a Yorkshire Terrier, named Andy.

Greg likes Playing Golf, going camping, and collecting hats. He took part in a Golf Charity tournament held by one of the members of No Doubt in 1999.

His quote : "Please Throw hats to me onstage" He has no Musical Background besides being in the Offspring.

He used to be a Blueprint shop employee, and his investment-banker father wanted him to go to law school. He went to Golden West Junior College, and got his B.A in Finance from Long Beach State.

EQUIPMENT:
Ibanez ATK Bass (2)
DR 105 Medium Strings
Gallien-Krueger 2000 RB Bass Head
Mesa Boogie 2x15 Cabinet
Mesa Boogie 4x10 Cabinet
Furman PL-8 Power Converter
Sabine RT-1601 Rack Tuner
Whirlwind Line Selector
Sony Wireless System