Dustin “Screech” Diamond
Dustin Diamond, known for his acting career, shares insights into his passion for music. He talks about his unique approach to playing instruments and his desire to create eclectic music.
Star of “Saved by the Bell”
Dustin has appeared in numerous films as well as
tv guest appearences. Dustin is now trying his hand at rock & roll
as bassist for “Salty the Pocket Knife”. Check em out on mp3.com
e-mail Dustin @ saltythepocket@aol.com
About Dustin “Screech” Diamond
Dustin Diamond was an American actor and comedian best known for playing Samuel "Screech" Powers on "Saved by the Bell" and its spinoffs "The College Years" and "The New Class" from 1988 to 2000. He later pursued stand-up comedy, appeared on reality television including "Celebrity Fit Club," and wrote the memoir "Behind the Bell." Diamond was also a bass guitarist with a passion for eclectic music.
In this interview
- Explained he uses fingers to pick bass strings, finding picks too complex to learn.
- Described falling in love with bass guitar naturally, saying it felt intuitive for him.
- Distinguished himself from actor-turned-musicians, preferring left field eclectic music over mainstream trends.
- Discussed his band Salty the Pocket Knife and commitment to unconventional musical choices.
“One day I picked up the bass, just fell in love with it. It was sort of natural for me.”— Dustin “Screech” Diamond, in this interview
Since this interview
Diamond died on February 1, 2021, at age 44 in Cape Coral, Florida.
