Willie Weeks Musical artist

Willie Weeks (born August 5, 1947) is an American bass guitarist. He has gained fame performing with famous musicians in a wide variety of genres. He has been one of the most in-demand session musicians throughout his career. Weeks has also gained notoriety touring with many of rock's heavyweights throughout his career. In 2006–2007 he was most visible as the chosen bassist for Eric Clapton's house band, during his world tour with the Crossroads Guitar Festival.

Personal facts

Willie Weeks
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1947
Birth place
North Carolina , Salemburg North Carolina , United States

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Musical artist

Career started1963
BackgroundNon vocal instrumentalist
genre
Blues
Country music
Jazz
Rock music
Blues rock
instrument
Bass guitar
Fender Precision Bass
record label
EMI Records
Warner Bros. Records
Atlantic Records
Capitol Records
Columbia Records
Motown
Epic Records
Elektra Records
Polydor Records
Reprise Records

Willie Weeks on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.bassplayer.com/article/willie-weeks-does/Jul-05/11378
  2. http://www.bassplayer.com/story.asp?storycode=9824
  3. http://www.clintonnc.com/articles/2007/01/26/news/top_stories/topstory78.txt
  4. http://www.ericclaptonfaq.com/biographies-other-musicians/willie-weeks.html