Ween is an alternative rock band from the United States with a total of 10 people listed as members according to MusicBrainz. This list reflects the band members and their roles as recorded on the MusicBrainz page for Ween, retrieved on 2026-10-09. The band was active from 1984 until 2024 and is currently listed as ended, with no current line-up. Below is a detailed breakdown of the members, their roles, years of membership, original line-up, and how these relate to the band’s studio albums.
Former Members
- Dean Ween – not listed, 1984–2012, 2016–2024
- Gene Ween – not listed, 1984–2012, 2016–2024
- Mean Ween – additional, 1986–2000
- Andrew Weiss – not listed, 1987–2007
- Kramer – additional, 1991–1991
- Claude Coleman, Jr. – drums, 1994–2012, 2016–2024
- Glenn McClelland – keyboards, 1996–2012, 2016–2024
- Matt Kohut – additional, 1996–1996
- Dave Dreiwitz – bass guitar, 1997–2012, 2016–2024
- Josh Freese – additional, drums, 2002–2002
Original Line-up
- Dean Ween
- Gene Ween
Line-up Timeline
| Member | Role | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Ween | not listed | 1984–2012, 2016–2024 |
| Gene Ween | not listed | 1984–2012, 2016–2024 |
| Mean Ween | additional | 1986–2000 |
| Andrew Weiss | not listed | 1987–2007 |
| Kramer | additional | 1991–1991 |
| Claude Coleman, Jr. | drums | 1994–2012, 2016–2024 |
| Glenn McClelland | keyboards | 1996–2012, 2016–2024 |
| Matt Kohut | additional | 1996–1996 |
| Dave Dreiwitz | bass guitar | 1997–2012, 2016–2024 |
| Josh Freese | additional, drums | 2002–2002 |
Line-ups and Albums
Ween released twelve studio albums during their active years from 1986 to 2007. Below is an overview of which members were part of the band during the year each album was released, based solely on the years of membership listed in MusicBrainz.
- Erica Peterson’s Flaming Crib Death (1986): Dean Ween (1984–2012, 2016–2024), Gene Ween (1984–2012, 2016–2024), Mean Ween (1986–2000)
- The Crucial Squeegie Lip (1987): Dean Ween, Gene Ween, Mean Ween, Andrew Weiss (1987–2007)
- Ween II (Axis: Bold As Boognish) (1988): Dean Ween, Gene Ween, Mean Ween, Andrew Weiss
- God Ween Satan: The Oneness (1990): Dean Ween, Gene Ween, Mean Ween, Andrew Weiss
- The Pod (1991): Dean Ween, Gene Ween, Mean Ween, Andrew Weiss, Kramer (1991)
- Pure Guava (1992): Dean Ween, Gene Ween, Mean Ween, Andrew Weiss
- Chocolate and Cheese (1994): Dean Ween, Gene Ween, Mean Ween, Andrew Weiss, Claude Coleman, Jr. (1994–2012, 2016–2024)
- 12 Golden Country Greats (1996): Dean Ween, Gene Ween, Andrew Weiss, Claude Coleman, Jr., Glenn McClelland (1996–2012, 2016–2024), Matt Kohut (1996)
- The Mollusk (1997): Dean Ween, Gene Ween, Andrew Weiss, Claude Coleman, Jr., Glenn McClelland, Dave Dreiwitz (1997–2012, 2016–2024)
- White Pepper (1999): Dean Ween, Gene Ween, Andrew Weiss, Claude Coleman, Jr., Glenn McClelland, Dave Dreiwitz
- Quebec (2003): Dean Ween, Gene Ween, Andrew Weiss, Claude Coleman, Jr., Glenn McClelland, Dave Dreiwitz
- La Cucaracha (2007): Dean Ween, Gene Ween, Andrew Weiss, Claude Coleman, Jr., Glenn McClelland, Dave Dreiwitz
Note that Josh Freese’s membership in 2002 does not coincide with an album release year, so he is not listed as part of the line-up for any album year.
How This List Was Compiled
This list of Ween band members was compiled exclusively from the MusicBrainz database, specifically the ‘member of band’ relations for Ween as retrieved on 2026-10-09 from MusicBrainz. Only individuals with a ‘member of band’ relation are included. The list does not include any touring musicians, session players, collaborators, or other contributors who do not have this official relation. Roles and years are taken verbatim from MusicBrainz, and no additional members have been added beyond those listed there.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many members are listed for Ween?
- There are 10 members listed as part of Ween according to MusicBrainz.
- Are there any members listed without an end date?
- No, all members have an end date for their membership; the band is listed as ended with no current line-up.
- Who are the original members of Ween?
- Dean Ween and Gene Ween are marked as original members in the MusicBrainz data.
- Where does this membership data come from?
- The data comes from MusicBrainz, retrieved on 2026-10-09, reflecting the official ‘member of band’ relations for Ween.
Final Thoughts
This list provides a factual and comprehensive overview of Ween’s membership over their active years. It serves as a reliable reference for anyone seeking to understand the band’s personnel history based on official MusicBrainz records.
While the band’s line-up changed several times, the data presented here reflects only verified membership information without speculation or additions. For further details about Ween’s discography or history, consulting official sources or the linked MusicBrainz page is recommended.
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