Tosin Abasi

About Tosin Abasi

Born Oluwatosin Ayoyinka Olumide Abasi, he co-founded the instrumental metal band Animals as Leaders.

Oluwatosin Ayoyinka Olumide "Tosin" Abasi, is a Nigerian-American musician best known as the founder and lead guitarist of progressive musical instrument band Animals as Leaders. He has recorded and released four albums with Animals as Leaders: a debut album of the same name, Weightless, The Joy of Motion and their latest album, The Madness of Many. Guitarist skillful, Guitar World ranked Abasi 97th on the list of 100 best guitarists of all time.

Instruments	Guitar, bass
Associated acts	Animals as Leaders, Reflux, Born of Osiris, Darkest Hour, T.R.A.M, PSI, Modern Day Babylon, Pomegranate Tiger, Generation Axe
Genres	Progressive metal, metalcore, djent, instrumental rock
Years active	2000–present
Birth name	Oluwatosin Ayoyinka Olumide Abasi
Born	January 07, 1983, Washington, D.C.
Labels	Prosthetic, Sumerian
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter

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Trivia

He joined the band Reflux in the early to mid-2000s and then was offered a record deal.

Tosin Abasi before fame

He studied music at the Atlanta Institute of Music before signing with Prosthetic Records.

Achievement of Tosin Abasi

In the early to mid-2000s, he joined the band Reflux and was then awarded a record deal.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

Undisclosed

Tosin Abasi family life

He was born to Nigerian immigrants in Washington, D.C. and raised there. Abdul, his younger brother, is a fashion designer who has influenced him.

Associations of Tosin Abasi

He used to practice Transcendental Meditation, which was recommended by John Lennon at one point.

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