Brian Haner

"Brian Elwin Haner" redirects here. For his son, the lead guitarist of Avenged Sevenfold, see Synyster Gates.

Brian Haner
Also known as
  • Guitar Guy
  • Papa Gates
Born
Brian Elwin Haner

(1958-04-07) April 7, 1958
California, United States
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
  • comedian
  • writer
  • film composer
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • piano
  • bass
  • sitar
Years active1977–present
Labels
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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 Christmas program, Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special. He is also a noted session musician for Avenged Sevenfold, which his son, Brian Haner Jr. (a.k.a. Synyster Gates), is the lead guitarist.

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