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Ray Pohlman | |
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| Birth name | Merlyn Ray Pohlman |
| Born | July 22, 1930 Baker Township, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | November 1, 1990 (aged 60) California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar, guitar |
Merlyn Ray Pohlman (July 22, 1930 – November 1, 1990) was an American session musician and arranger who played both upright bass and bass guitar, and also did sessions as a guitarist. He is credited with being the first electric bass player in Los Angeles studios in the 1950s.