Task: Explanation
Input (English): Rex Robert Brown (born July 27, 1964) is an American musician and author, who is best known as having been the longtime bassist for the Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling, now defunct band Pantera (1982–2003). He is a former member of Down (2001–2011), and is currently the bassist for the band Kill Devil Hill. He released his debut solo album ˝Smoke On This˝ on July 28th, 2017. For the first time in Brown's career, the work features him not only as a bassist but also as lead vocalist and guitarist. Question: This former member of Down was also a member of a group that started as what kind of band? Answer: a glam metal band
Output (English): Rex Robert Brown born July 27, 1964 is an American musician and author, who is best known as having been the longtime bassist for the Grammynominated, platinumselling, now defunct band Pantera 1982–2003.