- Scott McCaughey
As a singer and songwriter, Scott McCaughey is the leader of the
Seattle -based bandsThe Young Fresh Fellows andThe Minus 5 . [ [http://www.musicianguide.com/biographies/1608002810/Scott-McCaughey.html Scott McCaughey Biography ] ]He is also bassist for
Robyn Hitchcock 's most recent touring band,The Venus 3 , along withBill Rieflin andPeter Buck . [ [http://www.yeproc.com/artist_info.php?artistId=10982 Yep Roc Records > Artist Info ] ]In 2008, McCaughey formed the side band
The Baseball Project with Buck,Steve Wynn andLinda Pitmon . Their first album, "Volume 1: Frozen Ropes and Dying Quails", celebrates many aspects of baseball culture, and includes a song in tribute toPittsburgh Pirates pitcherHarvey Haddix . [ [http://www.yeproc.com/artist_info.php?artistId=12539 Yep Roc Records > Artist Info ] ]Since 1994, he has functioned as an unofficial "fifth member" of R.E.M., working with the band both on stage and in the studio. While originally brought on as a second guitarist for the
Monster tour, McCaughey has remained with R.E.M. in various capacities since then, contributing to the band's studio albumsNew Adventures In Hi-Fi ,Up ,Reveal ,Around The Sun , andAccelerate . Additionally, he has received credits for his work on theR.E.M. Live album as well as their 2003 greatest hits collection,In Time . When working with R.E.M., McCaughey plays guitar, bass, keyboards, and adds backing vocals. [ [http://www.remhq.com/albums.php R.E.M.Hq: Albums ] ]References
External links
* [http://www.universaltrendsetter.org Universal Trendsetter - A Scott McCaughey fansite]
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