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Tom Fowler | |
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| Birth name | Thomas William Fowler |
| Born | June 10, 1951 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | July 2, 2024 (aged 73) |
| Genres | Rock, jazz, R&B, experimental |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Bass |
| Years active | 1971–2024 |
| Formerly of | It's a Beautiful Day, Air Pocket, The Mothers Of Invention, Banned From Utopia |
Thomas William Fowler (June 10, 1951 – July 2, 2024) was an American bass guitarist. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, he started playing the violin at age six, before picking up the upright bass, and finally electric bass at age 16.[1] He played with It's a Beautiful Day, Frank Zappa, The Mothers of Invention, Jean-Luc Ponty, Ray Charles, Steve Hackett, and many others. He had four brothers, including trombonist Bruce and trumpeter Walt Fowler.
Fowler also recorded albums with Air Pocket, a band including his siblings among others. Fowler died following complications from an aneurysm on July 2, 2024, at the age of 73.[2][3]
- ^ "2000–03 The Be-Bop Bass Notes: Tom Fowler Interview". www.afka.net. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ Kevin Johnson (July 4, 2024). "In Memoriam: Tom Fowler". No Treble.
- ^ Moody, Dennis (July 4, 2024). "Tom Fowler". Facebook.