Mike Watt

Michael David Watt (b. December 20, 1957 in Portsmouth, Virginia) is a bass guitarist, singer and songwriter, probably best-known for co-founding punk rock bands The Minutemen and fIREHOSE; as of 2003, he is also the bassist for the reunited Iggy Pop & The Stooges. He is also a member of the art rock/jazz/punk/improv group Banyan.

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December 20 - 1957 - Portsmouth, Virginia - Bass guitar - Songwriter - The Minutemen - FIREHOSE - 2003 - Iggy Pop & The Stooges - Art rock - Jazz - Punk - Improv - Banyan

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Though Watt has not had much mainstream success or visibility, he's often cited as a key figure in the development of American alternative rock; The Red Hot Chili Peppers dedicated their hugely successful Blood Sugar Sex Magic to Watt. He's been praised throughout his career for his inventive, melodic playing; his basslines are often quite distinctive.

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Alternative rock - Red Hot Chili Peppers - Blood Sugar Sex Magic

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