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Skip McDonald

real name Bernard Alexander

Skip McDonald is credited on 870 releases across 308 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1976–2026 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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870

Credits

308

Albums

6

Decades active

110

In collections

Biography

American musician and guitarist based in New York & London who has made significant contributions to the world of music over the past several decades. Born in Dayton, Ohio (USA) on 1 September 1949 as Bernard Alexander, he began playing music at a young age and quickly developed a deep passion for the guitar. In addition to his work as a guitarist, McDonald is also a talented singer, songwriter, and producer. His eclectic musical style incorporates elements of funk, reggae, rock and blues, among other genres.
Over the years he has worked very closely with bassist Doug Wimbish and drummer Keith LeBlanc, whom he met in the 1970s. First in Wood, Brass & Steel, from 1979 onwards in the (the house band for Sugarhill Records), later still on various projects such as Fats Comet and Tackhead.

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Credited work

870 releases · 308 albums · active 1976–2026

  • Performance · 1,421
  • Production · 383
  • Other credits · 92
  • Engineering · 71

Studios: On-U Sound Studios · Matrix Studios · Southern Studios · The Manor

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