In the collection
2 records
Played with
Marvin Gaye
2 records together
James Nyx
2 records together
Al Cleveland
2 records together
Renaldo Benson
2 records together
Gene Page
1 record together
Joe Clayton
1 record together
Ed Greene
1 record together
David T. Walker
1 record together
Ray Parker Jr.
1 record together
Joe Sample
1 record together
Ernie Watts
1 record together
William Green
1 record together
About
Soul bassist (born on 29.01.1938 in Edisto Island, South Carolina, died on 02.08.1983 in Los Angeles, California), who like his fellow musicians in Motown’s Funk Brothers house band, he worked for many years in obscurity — literally uncredited on records until the early '70s. But even when he was unknown, his work was immensely influential, scrutinised and mimicked by young players around the world seeking to capture his style and feel
Father of James Jamerson Jr. and grandfather of Derrick Jamerson
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
As a legendary top session musician he has played with Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Marlena Shaw, Originals, Creative Source etc.
From Discogs.