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Ray Pohlman
Birth name
Merlyn Ray Pohlman
Born
(1930-07-22)July 22, 1930 Baker Township, Iowa, U.S.
Died
November 1, 1990(1990-11-01) (aged 60) California, U.S.
Occupation(s)
Musician
Instrument(s)
Bass guitar, guitar
Musical artist
Merlyn Ray Pohlman (July 22, 1930 – November 1, 1990) was an American session musician and arranger who played both upright bass and bass guitar, and also did sessions as a guitarist. He is credited with being the first electric bass player in Los Angeles studios in the 1950s.
Merlyn RayPohlman (July 22, 1930 – November 1, 1990) was an American session musician and arranger who played both upright bass and bass guitar, and...
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the band. Past notable members include Jerry Yester, Andy Chapin, and RayPohlman. Gilliland, John. "Show 37 - The Rubberization of Soul: The great pop...
piano Steve Douglas, Jay Migliori, Lou Blackburn, Roy Caton – horns RayPohlman – bass guitar Jimmy Bond – bass guitar Hal Blaine – drums Barney Kessel –...
swapping between three or four guitars depending on the song. After bassist RayPohlman left studio work to become a musical director, Kaye became the most in-demand...
Jack Nimitz – baritone saxophone, bass saxophone Bill Pitman – guitar RayPohlman – electric bass Don Randi – tack piano Alan Robinson – french horn Lyle...
musicians played on the track. Steve Douglas – saxophone Glen Campbell RayPohlman – bass Leon Russell – keyboards Frank Capp Hal Blaine – drums Bill Pitman...
Right Sound: The Association Anthology: Hal Blaine – drums Joe Osborn, RayPohlman – bass Mike Deasy, Dennis Budimir, Al Casey – guitars Larry Knechtel...
the session musicians who played on the recording were Hal Blaine and RayPohlman. Credits from Craig Slowinski. The Beach Boys Al Jardine – backing vocals...
actress Lupe Mayorga, Aken was mentored by family friend, jazz guitarist RayPohlman and would later become rocker Zane Ashton, arranging music and playing...
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