Victor Bailey | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | March 27, 1960 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | November 11, 2016 (aged 56) Stafford, Virginia, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, jazz fusion, pop |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Bass |
| Years active | 1980–2016 |
| Labels | Atlantic, Zebra, ESC, Chesky |
| Formerly of | Weather Report |
Victor Bailey (March 27, 1960 – November 11, 2016) was an American bass guitar player.[1] He was the bassist for Weather Report during their final years from 1982 to 1986, and launched a solo career in 1988. As a musician, Bailey was known for his signature scat-bass solos.[2]
- ^ "CBW: Larry Coryell/Victor Bailey/Lenny White "Traffic" Chesky". The Washington Post. February 9, 2007. Retrieved June 16, 2008.
- ^ Harris M. Lentz III (2016). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2016. McFarland. p. 24. ISBN 978-1-476-67031-7.