- Bob Babbitt
Bob Babbitt (born Robert Kreinar in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ) is an American bassist, most famous for his work as a member ofMotown Records ' studio band, theFunk Brothers , from 1966–1972. Babbitt traded off sessions with original Motown bassistJames Jamerson . Over the course of his career, Babbit has played on over 200Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 hits, for Motown and other labels as well.Fact|date=September 2007Among Babbitt's most notable bass performances are "
Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours " byStevie Wonder , "War" byEdwin Starr , "The Tears of a Clown " bySmokey Robinson & the Miracles , "Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) " byMarvin Gaye , and "Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today) " byThe Temptations . He has participated in hundreds of other hits, including "Little Town Flirt" byDel Shannon , "I Got a Name " byJim Croce , "Midnight Train to Georgia " byGladys Knight & the Pips , "Scorpio " by Dennis Coffey & the Detroit Guitar Band and "Rubberband Man " by The Spinners.He also played on the
Jimi Hendrix album Crash Landing.Bob Babbitt has been a participant in the annual Rockin Christmas Fund charity fundraiser event held each year to help needy children.Fact|date=September 2007
References
*cite visual | director=Justman, Paul | date=2002 | title=
Standing in the Shadows of Motown | medium=Motion picture | location=New York | distributor=Artisan EntertainmentExternal links
* [http://www.bobbabbitt.com/index2.htm Official website]
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