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Thomas William Fowler (June 10, 1951 – July 2, 2024) was an American bass guitarist. Tom Fowler was 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. He played with It's a Beautiful Day, Frank Zappa, The Mothers of Invention, Jean-Luc Ponty, Ray Charles, Steve Hackett, and many others.

Tom Fowler

bass.

Name
Tom Fowler
Birth Name
Thomas William Fowler
Born
10 June 1951
Birthplace
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Died
2 July 2024
Occupation
Musician
Full name
Thomas William Fowler.
Nationality
United States
Fields
rock music · jazz · rhythm and blues · experimental music
Languages
English

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Thomas William Fowler (June 10, 1951 – July 2, 2024) was an American bass guitarist. Tom Fowler was 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. He played with It's a Beautiful Day, Frank Zappa, The Mothers of Invention, Jean-Luc Ponty, Ray Charles, Steve Hackett, and many others.

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