Posted on 05/12/2012 11:11:53 PM PDT by raccoonradio
According to Steve Cropper facebook, "Today I lost my best friend, the World has lost the best guy and bass player to ever live. Duck Dunn died in his sleep Sunday morning May 13 in Tokyo Japan after finishing 2 shows at the Blue Note Night Club."
Booker T and MGs, Blues Bros
wikipedia entry
Donald “Duck” Dunn (November 24, 1941-May 13, 2012) was an American bass guitarist, record producer, and songwriter. Dunn was notable for his 1960s recordings with Booker T. & the M.G.’s and as a session bassist for Stax Records, which specialized in blues and gospel-infused southern soul and Memphis soul music styles. Dunn also performed on recordings with The Blues Brothers, Muddy Waters, Freddie King, Albert King, Neil Young, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eric Clapton, Tom Petty, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Guy Sebastian, Rod Stewart, Bob Dylan, Roy Buchanan and Arthur Conley.
Damn.
The Eric Clapton of the bass guitar: inspired a generation of bass players. The guy everyone listened to, analyzed and copied.
“Are you the police?”
“No ma’am. We’re musicians”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asM2-YAMWxg
RIP
Wow. One of the original Blues Brothers. Heaven’s music just got a little sweeter today. May he rest in peace. Comfort to Steve and the rest of Donald’s family and friends.
One of the greatest movies ever made.
RIP. He was great in the Blues Brother’s.
I’ll take the Memphis version of R&B over Motown anyday, and did back then. RIP, Duck.
Talented guy. RIP.
RIP, Duck. He was one of my idols. Never flashy, just laid down the groove like few else ever could.
Forgot about his trademark pipe!.
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