
| Matt Sorum Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Weight | 79 kg |
| Date of Birth | November 19, 1960 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Spouse | Adriane “Ace” Harper |
Matt Sorum is an American drummer, songwriter, and singer who is best known as the former drummer of the rock band Guns N’ Roses and as a co-founding member of the hard rock supergroup Velvet Revolver. He is a former member of the British rock band The Cult, the American synthpop band Y Kant Tori Read, and has founded and toured around the world with the American hard rock supergroup Kings of Chaos. He has also released 2 solo studio albums titled Hollywood Zen (2004) and Stratosphere (2014). In 2015, he joined the supergroup Hollywood Vampires as a drummer. Matt was inducted into the ‘Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’ as a member of Guns N’ Roses in 2012.
Born Name
Matthew William Sorum
Nick Name
Matt The Mercenary, Baron Von Storm
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Mission Viejo, Orange County, California, United States
Residence
California, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Drummer, Singer, Songwriter
Family
- Father – David Sorum
- Mother – Joanne Sorum
- Siblings – Daniel J. Sorum (Brother) (d. 2007), Dave Jr. Sorum (Brother), Mark Sorum (Brother), Mike Sorum (Brother)
- Others – Kermit Burdette Sorum (Paternal Grandfather), Corolla Zelphia Paffrath (Paternal Grandmother), Robert Wallace Winslow (Maternal Grandfather), Josephine Gurnee (Maternal Grandmother)
Genre
Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Blues Rock, Alternative Rock
Instruments
Drums, Percussion, Guitar, Vocals
Labels
- Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Geffen Records
- RCA Records
- Maverick
- Warner Records Inc.
- Brash Records
- Rok Dok Recordings
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 11 in or 180.5 cm
Weight
79 kg or 174 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Matt has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of Norwegian, German, Swiss-German, and Czech/Bohemian descent on his father’s side and English, Dutch, and Irish descent on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Has his chest and both his arms covered in tattoos
- Often sports a light stubble
- Sports a Mullett
- Affable smile
Brand Endorsements
He has endorsed the cymbals produced by Avedis Zildjian Company, a musical instruments manufacturer.
Matt Sorum Facts
Featured Image by Matt Sorum / Instagram
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