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Tracy Wormworth
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Wormworth performing with The B-52s, 2009
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| Birth name | Tracy Ann Wormworth |
| Born | December 15, 1958 New York City, New York, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Bass |
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Tracy Ann Wormworth, born on December 15, 1958, is an American musician. She is famous for playing the bass guitar. Tracy has been a part of the band the B-52s since 1990. Before that, she was a member of the Waitresses. She has also played music for many other artists.
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Tracy's Musical Journey
Tracy Wormworth started her music career with a band called the Waitresses. This band played new wave music and was from Akron, Ohio. Tracy joined them after their first album was released. She even appeared in a photo on the back cover of that album! The Waitresses band stopped playing together in 1984.
Playing with The B-52s
In 1990, Tracy began playing with the B-52s. She played bass on their album Good Stuff in 1992. She also recorded music for The Flintstones movie soundtrack in 1994. By 2008, Tracy was officially a member of the band. You can see her playing in their 2011 concert video, With the Wild Crowd! Live in Athens, GA.
Other Amazing Performances
Tracy Wormworth is a very busy musician! She has toured and played bass for many famous artists. These include Sting, Wayne Shorter, and Cyndi Lauper. She has also played with jazz violinist Regina Carter and singers Rachelle Ferrell and Joan Osborne.
Tracy was also part of the house band on The Rosie O'Donnell Show. On the show, she played with legendary performers like Little Richard and Liza Minnelli. She has recorded music for albums by Lena Horne, Des'ree, and Paula Abdul. Tracy has also worked with other artists like the Family Stand, Rachel Z, and Moby.
Tracy's Musical Family
Music runs in Tracy Wormworth's family! Her brother, James Wormworth, is a drummer for Conan O'Brien Show. Her father, Jimmy Wormworth, is also a jazz drummer. Tracy also has a sister, Mary Wormworth, who is a singer.
Albums Tracy Played On
Tracy Wormworth has played on many albums throughout her career. Here are some of them:
- With Paula Abdul
- Head over Heels (1995)
- With The B-52's
- Good Stuff (1992)
- Funplex (2008)
- With the Wild Crowd! Live in Athens, GA (2011)
- With Des'ree
- I Ain't Movin (1994)
- With Lena Horne
- We'll Be Together Again (1994)
- With The Waitresses
- Christmas Wrapping (1981)
- Wasn't Tomorrow Wonderful? (1982)
