Nathan Watts

Nathan Watts
Nathan Watts behind Stevie Wonder (2006).
Background information
Birth name	Nathan Lamar Watts
Born	1954
Origin	Detroit, Michigan United States
Genres	Funk, soul, R&B, rock and roll
Occupations	Musician, musical director
Instruments	Bass
Associated acts	Stevie Wonder

Nathan Lamar Watts, born 1954 in Detroit, Michigan is an American session bass guitar player, best known for his work with Stevie Wonder from the 1970s to the present. He has served as Stevie Wonder’s musical director for the last thirty years.

He has also done session work for several other artists, including The Jacksons, whom he played bass for on their Destiny and Triumph albums. Watts's favorite basslines are "I Wish", "As", "Do I Do" and "I Ain't Gonna Stand For It".^[1] He won the International Bassist Award (IBA) on January 17th, 2010.^[2]

References

1. ^ "Nathan Watts's Wonderful World". Bassplayer.com. http://www.musicplayer.com/article/nathan-wattss-wonderful/Mar-06/18890. Retrieved September 3, 2009. 
2. ^ "Nathan Watts receives International Bassist Award". notreble.com. http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2010/02/05/nathan-watts-receives-international-bassist-award/. Retrieved February 5, 2010. 

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Name	Watts, Nathan
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