"Brian Elwin Haner" redirects here. For his son, the lead guitarist of Avenged Sevenfold, see Synyster Gates.
Brian Haner
Birth name
Brian Elwin Haner
Also known as
Guitar Guy
Papa Gates
Born
(1958-04-07) April 7, 1958 (age 66) California, United States
Genres
Comedy
rock
country
heavy metal
hard rock
Occupation(s)
Singer
songwriter
musician
comedian
writer
film composer
Instrument(s)
Guitar
piano
bass
sitar
Years active
1977–present
Labels
Polydor
Indie
Musical artist
Brian Elwin Haner Sr. (born April 7, 1958), also known as Guitar Guy or Papa Gates, is an American musician, comedian, and author. Haner is known for touring with fellow stand-up comedian/ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, as in the 2008 holiday program, Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special. He is also a noted session musician for Avenged Sevenfold, a band in which his son, Brian Haner Jr. (a.k.a. Synyster Gates), is the lead guitarist.
Brian Elwin Haner Sr. (born April 7, 1958), also known as Guitar Guy or Papa Gates, is an American musician, comedian, and author. Haner is known for touring...
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