Doug Wimbish facts for kids
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Doug Wimbish
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Wimbish performing in New York City, 2016
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| Birth name | Douglas Arthur Wimbish |
| Born | September 22, 1956 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
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Douglas Arthur Wimbish (born September 22, 1956) is an American musician famous for playing the bass guitar. He is best known as a member of the rock band Living Colour. He has also played with many other famous artists, including The Rolling Stones, Depeche Mode, and James Brown.
Wimbish is also known for his work as a session musician. This means other artists hire him to play on their albums. He was part of the studio band for Sugarhill Records, a very important early hip hop label.
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Early Life and Career
Doug Wimbish was born in Hartford, Connecticut. He started playing guitar when he was 12 years old. Two years later, at age 14, he switched to the bass guitar.
In 1979, Wimbish, along with guitarist Skip McDonald and drummer Keith LeBlanc, became the main band for Sugarhill Records. This group of musicians is called a rhythm section because they provide the beat and groove for the music.
They played on many hit songs that helped make hip hop popular. Some of these famous tracks include "The Message" by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five and "White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)" by Grandmaster Flash and Melle Mel.
Joining Living Colour
In 1992, Wimbish joined the rock band Living Colour. He replaced their first bassist, Muzz Skillings. He joined just in time to tour with the band and record their album Stain.
Living Colour was known for mixing hard rock with funk and other styles. The band broke up in 1995 but got back together in 2000. Since then, they have continued to tour and record new music, like the 2009 album The Chair in the Doorway.
Working with Music Legends
Besides Living Colour, Wimbish has worked with some of the biggest names in music. In the 1980s, he moved to London with his friends from the Sugarhill Records band. There, they formed a new group called Tackhead.
As a skilled session bassist, many artists wanted to work with him. When Bill Wyman, the bassist for The Rolling Stones, left the band in 1993, Wimbish was considered for the job. Although another musician, Darryl Jones, was chosen, Wimbish later played on the Rolling Stones' 1997 album Bridges to Babylon. He also played on solo albums for the band's singer, Mick Jagger.
His work can be heard on albums by many other stars, including:
- Annie Lennox on her album Diva
- Billy Idol on his album Cyberpunk
- Depeche Mode on their album Ultra
- Joe Satriani on his album The Extremist
Other Music Projects
Wimbish has always been involved in many different music groups and projects.
- Little Axe: After Living Colour first broke up, Wimbish joined this project with his old bandmates from Sugarhill Records. They played a style of music called ambient-dub.
- Jungle Funk: In 1999, he formed this drum and bass group with Living Colour's drummer, Will Calhoun, and singer Vinx.
- Head>>Fake: This was another project with Will Calhoun. They recorded an album and released a DVD of a live concert in Prague.
- Solo Albums: Wimbish has also released his own albums, including Trippy Notes for Bass (1999) and CinemaSonics (2008).
Musical Gear
Over his long career, Doug Wimbish has used different bass guitars. He is known for playing basses made by the companies Ibanez and Spector.
Selected Discography
Here are some of the well-known albums Wimbish has played on.
Solo Albums
- Trippy Notes for Bass (1999)
- CinemaSonics (2008)
With Other Artists
- Primitive Cool (1987) - with Mick Jagger
- Diva (1992) - with Annie Lennox
- The Extremist (1992) - with Joe Satriani
- Cyberpunk (1993) - with Billy Idol
- Wandering Spirit (1993) - with Mick Jagger
- Medusa (1995) - with Annie Lennox
- Ultra (1997) - with Depeche Mode
- Bridges to Babylon (1997) - with The Rolling Stones
See also
In Spanish: Doug Wimbish para niños
