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James Jamerson

James Jamerson is credited on 959 releases across 155 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1959–2026 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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959

Credits

155

Albums

8

Decades active

631

In collections

Biography

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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.

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Credited work

959 releases · 155 albums · active 1959–2026

  • Performance · 1,032
  • Other credits · 7
  • Production · 1

Studios: Motown/Hitsville U.S.A. Recording Studios · Record Plant, Los Angeles · ABC Recording Studios · Mediasound

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