- Robert Popwell
Robert Popwell (born c.
12/29/1950 ,Daytona ,Florida ) is ajazz-funk bass guitarist.Known as "Pops", he played with
The Young Rascals ,The Crusaders and theAtlanta Disco Band . He has played on albums byAretha Franklin ,George Benson ,Ron Wood ,Al Jarreau ,Bobby Womack ,Terry Bradds ,Larry Carlton ,Joe Sample ,Smokey Robinson ,Bette Midler ,Greg Allman ,Bob Dylan ,B. B. King andRandy Crawford , among others.He has also toured with
Bette Midler andOlivia Newton John . Popwell appeared in the movie "Hard to Hold " withRick Springfield .Discography
*1970: "Johnny Jenkins" -
Johnny Jenkins
*1972: "Young, Gifted and Black " -Aretha Franklin
*1972: "Amazing Grace " - Aretha Franklin
*1974: "Southern Comfort" -The Crusaders
*1976: "Free As the Wind" - The Crusaders
*1976: "Those Southern Knights" - The Crusaders
*1978: "Images" - The Crusaders
*1978: "Letta" -Letta Mbulu
*1979: "Gimme Some Neck " -Ron Wood
*1979: "Praying Spirit" - Gloster Williams and Master Control
*1990: "Collection" -Larry Carlton
*2006: "Sumner Sessions" -Terry Bradds
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