Tony Kanal

Biografi

Tony’s first instrument was the saxophone, but when he switched to the bass at age 15 he found himself in great demand and played in the Anaheim High School Jazz Band for a number of years.

Tony’s first love of hip-hop and the music of Prince ruled his playing for a long time until one night when he found himself knocked over by a ska band fronted by an innocent looking girl. The girl was Gwen Stefani and the band was No Doubt.

When Tony learned that the band’s current bass player was leaving and the vacancy was open, the next step was a no-brainer. Turning up at the Stefani’s house ready to audition a few weeks later, Tony played two songs and was in the band.

In the years to follow, No Doubt went from strength to strength. With massive hits like ‘Don’t Speak’, taken from the 1995 album Tragic Kingdom, No Doubt confirmed their place as the massively influential face of the new wave of ska. Supporting huge acts like the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and U2, on 2001’s Elevation Tour, No Doubt are massively popular and Tony’s trademark Yamaha BB basses have been with him all the way.

Oz Noy

Solo

Lee Ritenour

Starting at the age of 16, Lee played his first session with The Mama's and the Papa's. Two years later he was backing Tony Bennett and Lena Horne at L.A.'s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Known as "Captain Fingers," Ritenour became a sought-after session player in the mid-70's. Starting in 1976, at the age of 24, he began his own solo career which now includes over 30 albums and collaborations. Although heavily influenced in his early days by the relaxed styles of Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass and Barney Kessel, he now has his own distinctive sound and fluid style. His list of session work is awesome (some 3,000 sessions), but some of his notable performances were with Herbie Hancock, Steely Dan, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins and Pink Floyd. Since the mid-80's Ritenour has been strongly influenced by Brazilian music.

Mike Stern

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, 1953. Mike Stern is one of the leading guitarists on the contemporary jazz scene. Began playing at age 12, putting down Clapton and Hendrix licks, but switches to jazz at Berklee College of Music in 1971.

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Tony Kanal

Biografi

Other Guitar & Bass Artists

Oz Noy

Lee Ritenour

Mike Stern