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Leroy Vinnegar | |
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| Born | July 13, 1928 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | August 3, 1999 (aged 71) Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Double bass |
Leroy Vinnegar (July 13, 1928 – August 3, 1999) was an American jazz bassist.[1] Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, the self-taught Vinnegar established his reputation in Los Angeles, California, during the 1950s and 1960s.[1] His trademark was the rhythmic "walking" bass line, a steady series of ascending or descending notes, and it brought him the nickname "The Walker". Besides his jazz work, he also appeared on a number of soundtracks and pop albums, notably Van Morrison's 1972 album, Saint Dominic's Preview.[2]
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