Description:
(American Musician and Composer) Tony Levin is an American musician and composer renowned for his mastery of electric bass guitars, Chapman Stick, and upright bass. He is well-known for his contributions to bands like King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, Liquid Tension Experiment, and Stick Men. Levin's extensive career as a session musician spans over 500 albums, collaborating with artists such as John Lennon, Pink Floyd, and David Bowie. He is credited with popularizing the Chapman Stick and NS electric upright bass, as well as inventing "funk fingers" for a distinctive percussive bass tone. Levin is recognized as one of the most underrated bass guitarists and among the greatest bassists in music history.