List of Nine Inch Nails band members

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When Nine Inch Nails came out of a hiatus for the 2005 Live: With Teeth Tour, Dillon was the only live band member that remained from the Fragility Tour (besides Reznor himself). After Nine Inch Nails completed a small club tour and an overseas international tour, they returned to the United States in September 2005; however, during the band's first arena date, Dillon was forced to stop midway through a show and was subsequently hospitalized. His condition was later diagnosed as a non-life threatening cardiac disorder, a consequence of his

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Dillon was hospitalized a second time, and Freese initially replaced Dillon for two shows before Alex Carapetis joined the band for the remainder of the arena tour. Freese eventually replaced Carapetis and joined the band on a more permanent basis. Freese played with the band through the remainder of the Live: With Teeth Tour, the following Performance 2007 Tour, and the subsequent Lights in the Sky Tour. Between tours, Freese contributed instrumental performances to a number of Nine Inch Nails studio releases, including

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the group through the Live: With Teeth Tour and the following Performance 2007 Tour. He was then replaced by Finck, who made a return to the band in 2008. Although North was not included in Nine Inch Nails' Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees roster in 2020, Reznor specifically thanked him during his pre-recorded induction speech.

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Prior to the Live: With Teeth Tour in 2005, Reznor held open auditions to replace live band members who had left the group during the five years between tours. Reznor reportedly had trouble finding a guitarist to replace long-time guitarist Robin Finck until auditioning Aaron North. North played with

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on tour. He was initially the keyboardist and percussionist. After Nine Inch Nails was dismissed from the tour, Vrenna replaced Musarra on drums, and subsequently played with the band until 1990, when he had a brief fallout with Reznor. Vrenna and Reznor later reconciled, and Vrenna rejoined the band

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The Nine Inch Nails official website originally announced in 2008 that Rich Fownes would be joining the live band for the Lights in the Sky Tour on bass. Before any scheduled performances, however, it was revealed that Justin Meldal-Johnsen would instead be contributing on bass. The circumstances of

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Prior to the Lights in the Sky Tour, it was originally announced that Rich Fownes would be joining the live band on bass; however, before any scheduled performances, it was revealed that Justin Meldal-Johnsen would instead be contributing on bass. He remained in the band for the entirety of the 2008

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while they acted as the supporting band for Nine Inch Nails during the Fragility 2.0 Tour in 2000 and he also contributed to the side-project Tapeworm. During the Live: With Teeth Tour, drummer Jerome Dillon was forced to stop midway through a show and was subsequently hospitalized. One month later,

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Please note that, under a member's release contributions, the listings refers to the actual commercial single that was released, and not a particular song. For example, Chris Vrenna co-wrote and contributed to the song "The Perfect Drug" in 1997, but later in 2000, "The Perfect Drug" was included as

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Josh Eustis joined the live band for its 2013 tours. He initially played bass, but after Pino Palladino joined the live band as the sole bassist, Eustis was moved to both keyboards and guitars, sharing duties with Alessandro Cortini and Robin Finck, respectively. After the Tension 2013 Tour, Eustis

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During the Live: With Teeth Tour, drummer Jerome Dillon was forced to stop midway through a show and was subsequently hospitalized. After Dillon was hospitalized a second time one month later, Josh Freese initially replaced Dillon on drums for two shows before Alex Carapetis joined the band for the

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To replace long-time member Chris Vrenna for the Fragility Tour in 1999, Reznor held open auditions to find a new drummer, eventually picking then-unknown Jerome Dillon. Dillon performed with the live band through the entirety of the Fragility Tour and also contributed to the side-project Tapeworm.

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Lee Mars contributed briefly to the live band as their keyboardist, replacing David Haymes. Mars performed with Nine Inch Nails for less than a year, but in that time played with the band during their first tours as a headlining act. Mars stayed with the band until early 1991 when James Woolley was

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Prior to the Live: With Teeth Tour in 2005, Reznor held open auditions to replace live band members who had left the group during the five years between tours. Alessandro Cortini reportedly fit in immediately, and was part of the live band for four years. Between tours, Cortini contributed to some

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and joining the live band for the Lights in the Sky Tour and the following Wave Goodbye Tour. Finck has contributed on the most tours of all the past live members, playing for the Self-Destruct, Fragility, Lights in the Sky, Wave Goodbye, Twenty-Thirteen, I Can’t Seem to Wake Up, Cold and Black and

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on keyboards, programming, and percussion, and Ron Musarra on drums. These shows were not very well received and Nine Inch Nails departed after only a handful of dates. For the next tour, which started in late 1989, Musarra was replaced on drums by Vrenna, and the lineup was expanded with guitarist

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Lisa Fischer and Sharlotte Gibson joined the live band for the Tension 2013 Tour as vocalists. The duo was the first time that the Nine Inch Nails live band had consisted of members that focused solely on vocals and melodies. Fischer previously found success as a solo artist in the early 1990s, in

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Sharlotte Gibson and Lisa Fischer joined the live band for the Tension 2013 Tour as vocalists. The duo was the first time that the Nine Inch Nails live band had consisted of members that focused solely on vocals and melodies. Gibson previously worked as a backing vocalist for solo artists such as

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medication. Dillon was then hospitalized a second time one month later, and thus he was replaced by Josh Freese. After a handful of dates, Alex Carapetis took over drumming duties for two months, followed by Freese again on a more permanent basis. During Dillon's tenure, he contributed to several

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Ron Musarra was the drummer of the 1980s band Slam Bamboo, which Reznor was also the keyboardist of. After leaving the band, Reznor and Musarra — along with Chris Vrenna — were members of the original three-piece Nine Inch Nails band formed in 1988 to support Skinny Puppy on tour. Nine Inch Nails

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joined Reznor as an official member of the group in 2016. Due to Ross's inclusion as keyboardist, Cortini transitioned into primarily playing guitar and bass. The lineup of Reznor, Finck, Cortini, Rubin, and Ross has stayed the same since 2016; thus, it's the longest amount of time the lineup has

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In 1994, Charlie Clouser was Nine Inch Nails' keyboard technician for live performances. He joined the live band in December 1994, replacing James Woolley on keyboards midway though the Self-Destruct Tour. Clouser played with the live band through the remainder of the Self-Destruct Tour, and the

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Jeff Ward briefly replaced Chris Vrenna as drummer for Nine Inch Nails when Vrenna left the band mid-tour due to a fallout with Reznor. Ward's brief tenure with the band included their 1991 Lollapalooza appearances and a short tour in Europe. In 1992, when Nine Inch Nails commenced work on the

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For a member's release contributions, only official material released by Nine Inch Nails is included. Soundtracks and compilations are also included if the Nine Inch Nails track on the release was previously unreleased up to that point. Promotional releases are not included since they weren't

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guitarist and singer Adrian Belew contributed to numerous Nine Inch Nails releases in the studio since 1994. Belew was scheduled to tour with Nine Inch Nails through 2013 and 2014; however, before performing in any shows, it was announced due to personal conflicts that Belew would no longer

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Following Nine Inch Nails' first performances in support of Skinny Puppy, the band expanded from a three-piece to a four-piece band as Richard Patrick was added on guitar. Patrick played with the band through the conclusion of the Pretty Hate Machine Tour in 1991, including a performance at

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contrast with its in-studio counterpart; although Reznor is in complete creative control of Nine Inch Nails in-studio, he typically assembles groups of backing musicians to interpret songs for live performances. The current lineup features Reznor and keyboardist

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label at the time). Woolley died in 2016 due to a traumatic fall. Although Woolley was not included in Nine Inch Nails' Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees roster in 2020, Reznor specifically thanked him during his pre-recorded induction

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Lights in the Sky and 2009 Wave Goodbye tours. Although Meldal-Johnsen was not included in Nine Inch Nails' Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees roster in 2020, Reznor specifically thanked him during his pre-recorded induction speech.

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and breaks. After Nine Inch Nails finished a short tour of South America, Carapetis then declined to rejoin Nine Inch Nails for the subsequent dates. Freese eventually replaced Carapetis and joined the band on a more permanent

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Ilan Rubin was named as the drummer to succeed Josh Freese. Rubin played with the band for the Wave Goodbye Tour, and was invited back into the band for the Twenty Thirteen Tour, remaining as the band's drummer since then.

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Robin Finck replaced Richard Patrick, the live band's original guitarist, for the Self-Destruct Tour in 1994. Finck was then replaced by Kevin McMahon for a few shows in 1996. Between tours, Finck performed briefly with

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Dave Ogilvie worked extensively in the studio with numerous bands prior to getting involved with Nine Inch Nails (most notably Nine Inch Nails' first ever touring mates Skinny Puppy). After contributing remixes during

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Kevin McMahon filled in for Robin Finck on the Nights of Nothing showcase tour as Nine Inch Nails' guitarist. Reznor had a long-standing friendship with McMahon, as they were bandmates in the late 1980s act

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For the Self-Destruct Tour in 1994, the Nine Inch Nails live band was expanded into a five-piece band, adding Danny Lohner on bass, who previously played in the industrial metal band

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Atticus Ross was initially an in-studio collaborator with Nine Inch Nails, as he worked on nearly every project since 2005. He was also a founding member of Reznor's side-project

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were reportedly poorly received, however, and were asked to leave the tour after 10 dates. A brief video from this performance would be released as bonus footage on 1997's

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Gary Talpas briefly replaced Chris Vrenna on keyboards, so that Vrenna could move to drums. He was only present during the early portions of the promotional tour for

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remainder of the arena tour. Due to Reznor not wanting to cancel anymore shows (since three were already postponed shortly beforehand), Carapetis rehearsed during

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as their drummer and songwriter. After the release of their debut album, he committed suicide in 1993. His death was mentioned in the liner notes of 1994's

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EP; however, Patrick was not allowed by Reznor to contribute towards the material, although Patrick was thanked as an "influence" in the liner notes for

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in-studio since 1988, Reznor has performed with the live band since its inception in 1988 and he has been the only constant member of the live band.

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on keyboards. During the band's first arena tour in the US, Dillon was forced to retire due to a medical condition, and he was briefly replaced by

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a b-side to the commercial "Into the Void" single, well after Vrenna had departed from the band; thus, both instances are listed under his name.

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is listed under Robin Finck's name since he appeared on the track and that particular song was not released elsewhere up to that point.

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and Sharlotte Gibson. With eight members total, the live band featured the most amount of members since the band's formation.

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Alongside Trent Reznor and Ron Musarra, Chris Vrenna was a member of the original three-piece band formed in 1988 to support

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intended to be obtained by the general public. For example, the live version of "Happiness in Slavery" which is found on the

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as an "influence" and he then returned for the Self-Destruct Tour, which also included Nine Inch Nails headlining at

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before the tour began. Freese departed at the end of a North American tour in 2008, and he was replaced by drummer

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in 1990, the band hired David Haymes to play keyboards. He was eventually replaced by Lee Mars for the Hate Tour.

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subsequent Fragility Tour in 1999 and 2000. Clouser contributed to numerous studio releases, including

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recording sessions and as a live member for the Self-Destruct Tour. After Vrenna contributed to the

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Ilan Rubin – drums, programming, percussion, guitar, bass, keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals

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Nine Inch Nails returned to a live setting in 2013, announcing a tour for 2013 with new members

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Cortini was included in Nine Inch Nails' Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees roster in 2020.

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James Woolley replaced Lee Mars on keyboards in 1991, as Woolley was previously a member of

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as their keyboardist, a band that both Reznor and Chris Vrenna were members of in the 1980s.

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Vrenna was included in Nine Inch Nails' Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees roster in 2020.

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Ilan Rubin – drums, programming, percussion, keyboards, synthesizers, guitar, backing vocals

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EP, Vrenna was invited back into the band; however, Ward was thanked in the liner notes of

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Finck was included in Nine Inch Nails' Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees roster in 2020.

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Charlie Clouser – keyboards, synthesizers, programming, percussion, backing vocals

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that same year. The band's initial lineup included Reznor on vocals and guitar,

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Justin Meldal-Johnsen – bass, guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals

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For nearly three years, the band was restricted to the studio, until 1999's

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Alessandro Cortini – bass, guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals

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Alessandro Cortini – keyboards, synthesizers, bass, guitar, backing vocals

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Alessandro Cortini – keyboards, synthesizers, bass, guitar, backing vocals

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Alessandro Cortini – keyboards, synthesizers, guitar, bass, backing vocals

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Alessandro Cortini – keyboards, synthesizers, bass, guitar, backing vocals

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Alessandro Cortini – keyboards, synthesizers, guitar, bass, backing vocals

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Alessandro Cortini – keyboards, synthesizers, guitar, bass, backing vocals

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Alessandro Cortini – keyboards, synthesizers, guitar, bass, backing vocals

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Josh Eustis – guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, percussion, backing vocals

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eventually replaced Finck as guitarist for a handful of dates in 1996.

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Vrenna departed halfway through a tour in 1990, and he was replaced by

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of the Nine Inch Nails studio-material, gaining co-writing credits on

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Charlie Clouser – keyboards, synthesizers, programming, backing vocals

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Charlie Clouser – keyboards, synthesizers, programming, backing vocals

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Jeordie White – bass, keyboards, synthesizers, guitar, backing vocals

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Jeordie White – bass, keyboards, synthesizers, guitar, backing vocals

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Kaye, Don (September 1996). "Nailed! Trent's Posse Pound New York".

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departed from the band and thus the lineup reverted to four members.

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Alessandro Cortini – keyboards, synthesizers, guitar, backing vocals

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Danny Lohner – bass, guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals

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Danny Lohner – bass, guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals

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Danny Lohner – bass, guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals

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Danny Lohner – bass, guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals

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Danny Lohner – bass, guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals

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Danny Lohner – bass, guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals

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Danny Lohner – bass, guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals

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Danny Lohner – bass, guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals

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Danny Lohner – bass, guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals

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James Woolley – keyboards, synthesizers, programming, backing vocals

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James Woolley – keyboards, synthesizers, programming, backing vocals

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James Woolley – keyboards, synthesizers, programming, backing vocals

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James Woolley – keyboards, synthesizers, programming, backing vocals

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James Woolley – keyboards, synthesizers, programming, backing vocals

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Robin Finck – guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, bass, backing vocals

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Robin Finck – guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, bass, backing vocals

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Robin Finck – guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, bass, backing vocals

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Robin Finck – guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, bass, backing vocals

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Robin Finck – guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, bass, backing vocals

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Robin Finck – guitar, bass, keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals

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Keith Hillebrandt assisted Nine Inch Nails in the studio for the

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Two line-ups of Nine Inch Nails performing in 2009, 2014 and 2022

2493: 2341: 951: 423: 268: 6654: 6108:"Nine Inch Nails marks end of an era with historic performance" 6390: 6387:"Nine Inch Nails Postpone Show Due To Drummer's Heart Trouble" 5287:"Nine Inch Nails Postpone Show Due To Drummer's Heart Trouble" 4876: 4607: 2942: 5503:"Nine Inch Nails to tour with Jane's Addiction, go on hiatus" 4076:

Robin Finck – guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals

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Robin Finck – guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals

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Robin Finck – guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals

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Sanner, Stacey (July 1990). "Portrait of a Nine Inch Nail".

5809:"Nine Inch Nails confirm touring lineup for 2017 live shows" 4161:– keyboards, synthesizers, programming, bass, backing vocals 4145:

Trent Reznor – vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass, synthesizers

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Trent Reznor – vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass, synthesizers

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Trent Reznor – vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass, synthesizers

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