Abraham Laboriel

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Laboriel and the second or maternal family name is López.
Abraham Laboriel Sr.
Laboriel performing in 1994
Laboriel performing in 1994
Background information
Birth nameAbraham Laboriel López
Born (1947-07-17) July 17, 1947 (age 77)
Mexico City, Mexico
OccupationMusician
InstrumentBass guitar

Abraham Laboriel López (born July 17, 1947) is a Mexican-American bassist who has played on over 4,000 recordings and soundtracks.[1] Guitar Player magazine called him "the most widely used session bassist of our time".[2][3] Laboriel is the father of drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. and of producer, songwriter, and film composer Mateo Laboriel.

  1. ^ Peter Meyer says (December 27, 2010). "Video Interview: Abe Laboriel Sr". Bassfrontiersmag.com. Archived from the original on November 14, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
  2. ^ "Open Hands - About the Band". Openhandsmusic.net. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
  3. ^ "Spectrasonics Artisans - Abraham Laboriel". Spectrasonics.net. Retrieved April 28, 2012.