Birth name Anthony Brehmer Years active 1987–present Record label Rhino Entertainment | Instruments Bass guitar Role Singer Occupation(s) Musician Name T. Racer | |
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Associated acts NitroMichael Angelo BatioVinnie VincentThe Circle Albums O.F.R., Nitro II: H.W.D.W.S., Gunnin' for Glory Similar People Jim Gillette, Bobby Rock, Michael Angelo Batio, Ralph Carter | ||
T.J. Racer (born Anthony Brehmer) is a bassist born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Racer was the original bass player for glam metal band Nitro, and appeared their first album, O.F.R.. Racer appeared in their first two videos for the songs Freight Train and Long Way From Home. He played bass on Nitro singer Jim Gillette's solo album Proud To Be Loud, along with Nitro guitarist Michael Angelo Batio. It was long-rumored that T.J. Racer appeared on the unreleased third Vinnie Vincent album "Guitars From Hell" with drummer Andrè LaBelle, but this was dispelled in an interview with Jason Saulnier. Racer and LaBelle appeared together on the 2008 album KISS MY ANKH: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent, contributing a cover of "Boyz Are Gonna Rock" along with guitarist/vocalist Mike Weeks.
He is currently a bass guitar instructor.