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Robert Andrew Kreinar (November 26, 1937 – July 16, 2012), known as Bob Babbitt, was an American bassist, most famous for his work as a member of Motown Records' studio band, the Funk Brothers, from 1966 to 1972, as well as his tenure as part of MFSB for Philadelphia International Records afterwards.
Jul 16, 2012 · Bob Babbitt, the Motown studio bassist who played on hits including Smokey Robinson & the Miracles’ “Tears of a Clown” and the Temptations’ “Ball of Confusion,” died yesterday in Nashville after...
Bob Babbitt needs little introduction to bass buffs, having notched up session credits on over 200 top-40 hits, in addition to playing on such historic tracks as Inner City Blues by Marvin Gaye, ...
the supportive, background role of electric bassist. to become an institution, an icon of the groove so. to speak. As a major role player in the Detroit, Philadelphia, New York and Nashville recording. scene from the 1960’s through the 1990’s, Bob’s. bass lines have graced over 200 Top 40 hits.
Jul 18, 2012 · DETROIT (AP) — Bob Babbitt, who played bass on many classic Motown records as a member of the ensemble known as the Funk Brothers, died on Monday in Nashville. He was 74.
Jul 17, 2012 · Prominent Motown studio musician and Funk Brothers member Bob Babbitt, whose bass playing pounded through the Temptations hit "Ball of Confusion" and Marvin Gaye's "Mercy Mercy Me (The...
Legendary Funk Brothers bassist Bob Babbitt dies. Obituary courtesy of Motown Alumni Association. Bob Babbitt, a bass player who became world-renowned for his studio work at Motown Records and, as an independent musician, with a host of celebrated stars, passed away this morning, July 16,in Nashville, TNof complications from brain cancer at the ...
Jul 17, 2012 · Babbitt died Monday of complications from brain cancer in Nashville, Tennessee, where he had lived for many years, his manager David Spero said in a statement released by Universal Music,...
Dec 2, 2014 · Motown Bassist Bob Babbitt died July 16 in Nashville after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in 2011. He was 74.
Jul 17, 2012 · Prominent Motown studio musician and Funk Brothers member Bob Babbitt, whose bass playing pounded through the Temptations hit "Ball of Confusion" and Marvin Gaye's "Mercy Mercy Me (The...
