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 Dana Strum live with Slaughter on June 21, 2008 in West Fargo, North Dakota
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Dana Strumwasser |
| Born | December 13, 1958 |
| Origin | Washington, DC, U.S. |
| Genres | Hard rock Heavy metal Glam metal |
| Occupations | singer, bassist, songwriter, producer |
| Instruments | bass, vocals |
| Years active | 1985-present |
| Associated acts | Slaughter Vinnie Vincent Invasion Vince Neil Danny Spanos |
| Website | www.slaughterweb.com |
Dana Strum (born Dana Strumwasser on December 13, 1958 in Washington, DC) is the bassist of heavy metal band Slaughter. Before that, he was in Vinnie Vincent Invasion together with fellow bandmate, Mark Slaughter. He was raised in Southern California's San Fernando Valley and began his performing career in the band Badaxe, playing regularly at the infamous Starwood along with Quiet Riot, Mötley Crüe, and others.
He is a friend of Black Sabbath vocalist Ozzy Osbourne; he introduced Ozzy to guitarist Randy Rhoads, and is credited with placing Jake E. Lee in Osbourne's band. He's also credited with placing Vinnie Vincent and Mark St. John in KISS.
He was once in the band Modern Design with one time Beggars & Thieves members Louie Merlino and Ron Mancuso, and played and recorded with singer Danny Spanos.
He is often mistaken for having a cameo in Wayne's World as the guitar store clerk who stopped Wayne from playing "Stairway to Heaven"; the clerk is actually played by actor Eric Crabb.
Dana Strum has lately been playing with Vince Neil and is currently working on a new studio album with him, as well as serving as his personal assistant.
He has been married to Porn Actress Tami Monroe (April 8, 1990 - for a couple of months) and Swedish Bikini Team Model Peggy Trentini (12/13/1991-6/1992).
Dana's last name has been cited as an example of an aptronym, meaning that it is aptly suited to its owner. However, this is not the case, since the electric bass guitar is not strummed; the strings of the bass guitar are plucked (as opposed to the double bass which may be either plucked or bowed). It should be noted, however, that Strum plays his instrument with a pick, and therefore could be considered someone who strums, even if it's only on one string at a time.
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