Scott Koziol Biography: Age, Net Worth, Linkin Park, Bass Guitar, Aliases, Career

Scott Koziol is an American musician, bassist, and technologist, known for his temporary role as a bassist for Linkin Park during their early years.

He has also worked with various artists and in the education technology sector, maintaining a low-profile yet diverse career.

Profile

• Full Name: Scott Koziol
• Stage Name: Scott Koziol, George Birch, Kush Donkey, Toxic Vomit, Bruce Steel, Cody Ricardo
• Born: February 6, 1972
• Age: 53 years old
• Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American Musician, Bassist, Multi-Instrumentalist, Technologist, Consultant
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr and Mrs Koziol
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Not Married
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $500,000–$1 million

Early Life and Education

Scott Koziol was born on February 6, 1972, in Cleveland, Ohio. Details about his parents and siblings are unavailable, as he maintains a private personal life.

Growing up in Cleveland, he developed an early interest in music, particularly bass guitar, and later expanded to other instruments like upright bass, guitar, keyboards, vihuela, guitarron, and various percussion instruments.

Koziol attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, where he studied music, honing his skills as a bassist and multi-instrumentalist. His education at Berklee provided a strong foundation for his professional music career, while his later work in technology suggests additional self-directed or professional training in that field.

His early exposure to rock, blues, and world music shaped his versatile musical style.

Career

Koziol‘s music career began in the late 1990s when he moved to Los Angeles. In 1999, he was referred to Linkin Park (then Hybrid Theory) by Barry Squire, a Los Angeles musician referral service, to fill in for bassist Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, who was touring with Tasty Snax.

Koziol recorded bass for the song One Step Closer on Linkin Park‘s debut album Hybrid Theory (2000) and appeared in its MTV music video. He toured with the band in 2000, performing at venues like The Roxy, The Whisky, Avalon, and Roseland (New York), and on radio shows, before Farrell rejoined in late 2000.

Koziol rehearsed six days a week for eight hours daily with Linkin Park to prepare for these performances. After leaving Linkin Park, he worked with artists such as Kottonmouth Kings, Tinsley Ellis, ImaRobot, Samantha Ronson, Perry Farrell, Michelle Branch, Revis, Deadsy, 30 Seconds to Mars, 3rd Strike, Hanson, Eve 6, The Calling, Humble Gods, Organic Soul, Kenna, and Persephone Bee’s, often using aliases like George Birch, Kush Donkey, Toxic Vomit, Bruce Steel, or Cody Ricardo for various instruments.

He performed at Chester Bennington tribute shows in Tucson, Phoenix, and Los Angeles in July 2018 and regularly played at Soundcheck Live at Lucky Strike Hollywood and The Sunset Jam at The Viper Room.

As a technologist, Koziol has worked with Apple, Discovery Communications, Avid Technology, and Troxell, specializing in education technology. He authored an educational essay, “Timing is Everything – Never underestimate the power of Rock and Roll,” published on Medium.

Koziol is known for refusing interviews and maintaining a low profile, often avoiding using his real name in performances.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @scottkoziol
• Facebook Handle: Scott Koziol

Personal Life

Scott Koziol resides in Los Angeles, California, and keeps his personal life private. No confirmed details exist about a spouse, children, or relationships.

He is passionate about art, rhythm, movement, harmony, and inspiration, as shared in a 2020 SHOUTOUT LA interview, and maintains a consistent practice of healthy eating, exercise, rest, and study.

Koziol enjoys performing at local venues like Lucky Strike Hollywood and The Viper Room, where he connects with the music community. His use of multiple aliases (e.g., Toxic Vomit, Cody Ricardo) reflects his desire to separate his public and private personas.

He has avoided controversies and maintains a low-key lifestyle, focusing on music and technology. In 2020, Linkin Park sent him a Hybrid Theory 20 box set, a gesture fans on X praised as a classy acknowledgment of his contribution.

Discography

With Linkin Park:

• Hybrid Theory (2000) – Bass on One Step Closer

With Other Artists (Selected):

• Tinsley Ellis – Fire It Up (1997, bass)
• Kottonmouth Kings – Various tracks (specific titles not listed in sources)
• Contributions to recordings with ImaRobot, Samantha Ronson, Perry Farrell, Michelle Branch, Revis, Deadsy, 30 Seconds to Mars, 3rd Strike, Hanson, Eve 6, The Calling, Humble Gods, Organic Soul, Kenna, Persephone Bee’s (specific releases not fully documented)

Net Worth

Scott Koziol‘s estimated net worth is $500,000 to $1 million. His income derives from his work as a freelance bassist for Linkin Park, Kottonmouth Kings, Tinsley Ellis, and other artists, as well as his technology roles with companies like Apple and Avid Technology.