Birth name Steven Kmak Years active 1994–2003 Also known as Fuzz Associated acts Disturbed Albums The Sickness, Believe | Occupation(s) Bassist Name Steve Kmak Genres Nu metal, Hard rock Instruments Bass guitar Role Bass player | |
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Born September 5, 1970 (age 54) ( 1970-09-05 ) Record labels Giant Records, Reprise Records Similar People Mike Wengren, Dan Donegan, John Moyer, David Draiman | ||
Music group Disturbed (1994 – 2003) Nationality American | ||
Steve "Fuzz" Kmak (born September 5, 1970) is an American bass guitar player, best known for his work with the heavy metal band Disturbed.
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Disturbed
Kmak founded the band Brawl in 1994 with guitarist Dan Donegan and drummer Mike Wengren. They played small clubs in the Chicago area before singer David Draiman answered their ad, after which they changed the band name to Disturbed. They then produced their first studio album The Sickness, released in 2000.
Before joining Marilyn Manson's 2001 European tour, Kmak was rendered unable to perform with the band due to a severe ankle injury, the result of a fall from a fire escape outside Disturbed's rehearsal space in Chicago. Opting to use the fire escape as an exit while the elevator was occupied with transporting their equipment, he sustained a shattered ankle. Following a successful surgery, medical professionals strongly advised Kmak to forego the tour to prevent further damage to his foot. Despite this, he managed to join the band for their performances on January 11 and 12, 2001, at Disturbed's concert in Chicago. During the European tour Marty O'Brien replaced Kmak until he was able to tour again.
In 2002, the band unveiled their album, Believe. It marked as their final collaboration with Kmak.
In 2003, after finishing the Music as a Weapon II Tour, Kmak was fired due to "personal differences" between him and David. He was replaced with John Moyer.
In December 2011 David Draiman was asked via Twitter why Kmak was fired from the band. According to Draiman, Fuzz was fired because of his "jealousy" and being "willing to sink the ship we were all sailing on, for spite".
Personal life
Fuzz currently lives in Chicago, with his wife (Adrianna) and two children, Gianna and Alexander.
Equipment
Kmak used Music Man Sting Ray basses, usually 5-string.