Definition of bassist
: a person who plays an acoustic or electric bass
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Guitarist and vocalist Tommy Riewe, lead vocalist Kelly Riewe and bassist Carl Stessl are all from West Allis.
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Longtime guitarist Jeff Schroeder also steps in, though founding bassist D’arcy Wretzky isn’t part of the comeback.
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After all, this show is about family, not bassists.
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Their lineup at the time: Garcia, drummers Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, bassist Phil Lesh, keyboardist Brent Mydland and guitarist Bob Weir.
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Royal, drummer Charles Neal and bassist James H. Leary (chipping in after bass player Andre St. James died in late May) are finely syncopated to the music and moods of the unpredictable diva.
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Given just a few days' notice, the bassist dropped out of political science studies at Loyola University to play a European tour.
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The fan saw Milliken's profile online and noticed parallels to the bassist.
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Dave Holland: The acclaimed jazz bassist performs a series of shows in different configurations, kicking off with a solo set on Thursday, March 22.
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First Known Use of bassist
1863
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music : a person who plays a double bass or a bass guitar
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