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Tim Bogert
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Bogert with Beck, Bogert & Appice, 1972
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| Birth name | John Voorhis Bogert III |
| Born | August 27, 1944 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 13, 2021 (aged 76) Simi Valley, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Blues rock, hard rock, psychedelic rock, heavy metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Bass, vocals |
| Years active | 1965–2021 |
| Labels | Atlantic, Atco, Epic,Grooveyard Records Repertoire |
| Associated acts | Beck, Bogert & Appice Vanilla Fudge Cactus Pappo Jake E. Lee DBA The McGrath Project Hollywood Monsters |
John Voorhis "Tim" Bogert III (born August 27, 1944 – died January 13, 2021) was an American musician. He was famous for playing the bass guitar and singing. Tim Bogert was known for his strong voice and his fast, smooth bass playing.
He used a special sound on his Fender Precision bass. He was one of the first musicians to use distortion with his bass. This helped his bass sound stand out, especially with the music equipment of his time.
Tim often worked with drummer Carmine Appice. They played together in several bands. These bands included Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, and the power trio Beck, Bogert & Appice.
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Early life
Tim Bogert grew up in Ridgefield, New Jersey. He finished high school in 1963. He went to Ridgefield Memorial High School.
Music career
Tim Bogert helped form the band Vanilla Fudge. He started it with Mark Stein, Vince Martell, and Carmine Appice. They made five albums between 1967 and 1969. The band then broke up in 1970. Vanilla Fudge has played together again many times over the years.
In 1970, Bogert started a hard rock band called Cactus. He formed it with drummer Carmine Appice. The band also included guitarist Jim McCarty and singer Rusty Day.
After Cactus, Tim played with guitarist Jeff Beck. This was after Jeff Beck's second band ended in 1972. Tim then joined the power trio Beck, Bogert & Appice in late 1972. This group toured in Europe, Japan, and the U.S. from 1972 to 1974.
Later, Tim Bogert joined a group called Bobby and the Midnites. This band was a side project by Bob Weir from The Grateful Dead. Tim toured with them but left before their album came out.
In 1981, Bogert toured with guitarist Rick Derringer. They released an album called Progressions. Tim also taught music at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood. In 1993, he worked with Japanese guitarist Pata. They recorded an album called Pata.
In 1999, Tim Bogert was honored by the Hollywood Rock Walk of Fame. This recognized his important role in rock music history. That same year, he toured Japan with Carmine Appice and Char. Their group was called CB&A. They released a live album the next year.
In 2000, Bogert and Carmine Appice formed a power trio called DBA. They toured with Vanilla Fudge. In 2009, Tim joined the Blues Mobile Band. They recorded an album called "Blues Without Borders".
In 2010, Tim Bogert recorded Big Electric Cream Jam. This was a live album that paid tribute to the band Cream. He played with Mike Onesko and Emery Ceo on this album.
In 2014, Bogert joined the hard rock band Hollywood Monsters. He played on three songs for their album Big Trouble. This album was released in 2014.
Personal life
In 2010, Tim Bogert stopped touring. This was because of a motorcycle accident. He passed away on January 13, 2021. He died from cancer. Tim Bogert is survived by his wife, Veda Vaughn Bogert, and his son, John Voorhis Bogert IV.
See also
In Spanish: Tim Bogert para niños
