18 Facts About Brian Viglione

Brian Viglione relocated from New York to Los Angeles in 2019.

Brian Viglione was introduced to the drums by his father on Christmas Day at age five with his interest quickly deepening at age nine when rock music became a primary focus and passion.

At a Halloween party in October 2000, Brian Viglione first met Amanda Palmer, and together they formed The Dresden Dolls after their first time playing together.

In January 2007, Brian Viglione co-starred in the American Repertory Theater's production of The Onion Cellar, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The band's music was often used in unconventional ways to depict the drama and humor in a call and response with the actors on stage, and Brian Viglione was given a featured drum solo following one actor's moving scene recalling childhood abuse.

Brian Viglione performed in the band's theatrical production, Addicted To Bad Ideas: Peter Lorre's 20th Century, in the US, Canada, Netherlands, and Finland.

Brian Viglione's final performance with the group was a sold-out performance at The Grand Ball Room, NYC, for the annual HALLOWMAS 2009 gala, where amidst a sea of balloons and video projections, hundreds of fans rushed the stage during the encore.

Brian Viglione recorded his parts for 12 of the 14 tracks in December 2008 and January 2009, at BC Studio, owned by Martin Bisi, where the first Dresden Dolls album was recorded.

Brian Viglione performed multiple instruments and helped shape the arrangements and sonic direction of the album.

On July 15,2013, it was announced that Brian Viglione joined Violent Femmes as their new drummer.

Brian Viglione went on to record the album We Can Do Anything with Violent Femmes before leaving the band in December 2015.

Brian Viglione played drums on Fighting Naked, the debut album from his childhood friend Holly Brewer's band, HUMANWINE, released through Warner Music Group's Cordless Recordings.

Since January 2009, when not on the road, Brian Viglione has performed with a number of artists and musicians at Dances Of Vice, a monthly Victorian and Jazz Age-themed cabaret in New York City.

On November 8,2009, an official press release was issued, announcing that Brian Viglione would join up with Toronto-based rock outfit The Cliks for a handful of shows around New England in the fall and winter of 2009.

Brian Viglione played shows with Martin Bisi, The Land of Dreams, and Black Tape for a Blue Girl.

In March 2015, Brian Viglione formed the band Scarlet Sails with Olya Fomina.

In 2017, Brian Viglione appeared on Radiator King's album A Hollow Triumph After All.

Brian Viglione has been on several tours as Radiator King's drummer.