Tony Levin

Tony Levin (born June 6 1946) is an influential and prominent bass player. He has played with Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Yes, Liquid Tension Experiment, Pink Floyd, John Lennon, Dire Straits, Joan Armatrading, Alice Cooper, Seal, David Bowie, Carly Simon, California Guitar Trio, Sarah McLachlan, Kevin Max, and Paul Simon, among many others. Known for his innovative spirit, Tony Levin is partly responsible for popularizing the Chapman Stick and the NS Upright Bass. He has also created Funk Fingers, a device for mimicking the sound of hitting the strings with drumsticks.

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June 6 - 1946 - Peter Gabriel - King Crimson - Yes - Liquid Tension Experiment - Pink Floyd - John Lennon - Dire Straits - Joan Armatrading - Alice Cooper - Seal - David Bowie - Carly Simon - California Guitar Trio - Sarah McLachlan - Kevin Max - Paul Simon - Chapman Stick

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Levin is a widely-respected bass player, who famously brings great playing, great grooves, great humour and great espresso to any project he touches. He's probably most famous for that bassline from Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer", but most fans would point to King Crimson for his best work.

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In addition to his work as a sideman and in collaborative projects, he has various solo albums (Waters of Eden, Pieces of the Sun), and a live Tony Levin Band album.

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