Johnny Colt

Musician

Birthday May 1, 1966

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Atlanta, GA, U.S.

Age 57 years old

Nationality United States

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1690

With Cartoon Network and Adult Swim executive Michael Ouwleen (Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law, Space Ghost), Colt also co-hosts the AM radio talk show 'Politely Disruptive' on WMLB AM1690 (the Voice of the Arts).

The show airs on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the metro Atlanta area.

'Politely Disruptive' also is broadcast via internet stream at www.1690wmlb.com.

1966

Johnny Colt (born Charles Brandt; May 1, 1966) is an American bass guitar player who formerly played with rock bands Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Black Crowes and Train

1989

From 1989 he was the original bassist for The Black Crowes which formed in Atlanta, Georgia.

Colt played on four full-length albums with the band and toured extensively.

1995

Colt is co-owner of the Atlanta-based backline company Avatar Events Group with Kenny Cresswell which opened in 1995.

Avatar Events Group is a music equipment rental, production, storage, and rehearsal space company which also hosts numerous local and international based bands and musicians.

1997

After leaving the Black Crowes in 1997 he went on to form the Brand New Immortals with guitarist David Ryan Harris and drummer Kenny Cresswell.

2003

Colt played bass for the American modern rock band Train from 2003 to 2006.

In addition he joined Tommy Lee, becoming the permanent replacement for Jason Newsted (formerly of Metallica) in the band Rock Star Supernova.

Colt has made numerous DJ performances with Tommy Lee, Rob Wonder and DJ MB3.

2007

Along with Train tour manager Thomas O'Keefe, he opened NoDa Studios in Charlotte, North Carolina in the fall of 2007.

NoDa Studios is a band rehearsal studio located in the NoDa (neighborhood) of Charlotte.

2008

In 2008 Colt was a part of Tommy Lee's team on the TV reality show Battle Ground Earth which also starred rapper Ludacris and aired on TLC.

2009

On September 7, 2009, Colt premiered as the host of the Travel Channel's reality show At Full Volume.

2012

In 2012, he joined Lynyrd Skynyrd as their new bassist before departing from the band in 2017.