RIP Bob Babbitt

Bob Babbitt was the (white) Motown bass player that took the seat after James Jamerson exited. He is heard on many, many Motown ear hits. Up until a year ago he was working on a new studio, I think in his home. Passed away on the 16th of a brain tumour. He has some Youtube videos up, one is of a girl who is (was) his student, just great.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vAtYwfM6tY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lCme7K6 ... re=related

That band upstairs is getting better, and sadly, bigger.

Bill Ashton said:

That band upstairs is getting better, and sadly, bigger.

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Man, ain't that the truth!!

Maybe there should be a RIP Board,,,, the artists are leaving the planet in droves.

RIP Bob Babbitt.


George

...looking at Bob's board, it appears that another Funk Brother, Joe Messina dropped out of sight last year...he was a guitarist, played a red Tele with a Jazzmaster neck...seemed they didn't know if it was family problems or his health.

Damn.