Foley (musician)

Foley
Foley performing at Jazz à la Villette, France 2017
Foley performing at Jazz à la Villette, France 2017
Background information
Birth nameJoseph Lee McCreary, Jr.
Also known asFoley
Born (1962-11-06) November 6, 1962 (age 61)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
OriginColumbus, OH
GenresJazz, jazz fusion, post-bop, Funk, Funk Rock
Occupation(s)Musician, photographer
Instrument(s)leadBASS, bass, drums, guitar, singing
Years active1980s–present
LabelsMotown, SmartAlecRECORDS
Websitesmartalecmusic.com

Foley (born Joseph Lee McCreary, Jr. 6 November 1962) is an American bassist, drummer and singer who is best known as the "lead bassist" with Miles Davis from 1987 until 1991.[1]

  1. ^ Franck Bergerot: Miles Davis de A à Z. Castor Music 2012, p. 140f.