Willie Weeks (born 1947) is an American bass guitarist. He has gained fame performing with famous musicians in a wide variety of genres. He has been one of the most in-demand session musicians throughout his career. Weeks has also gained noteriety touring with many of rock's heavyweights throughout his career. In 2006-2007 he was most visable as the chosen bassist for Eric Clapton's house band, during his world tour with the Crossroads Guitar Fes...
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Willie Weeks (born 1947) is an American bass guitarist. He has gained fame performing with famous musicians in a wide variety of genres. He has been one of the most in-demand session musicians throughout his career. Weeks has also gained noteriety touring with many of rock's heavyweights throughout his career. In 2006-2007 he was most visable as the chosen bassist for Eric Clapton's house band, during his world tour with the Crossroads Guitar Festival.
Weeks was born in Salemburg, North Carolina and began playing the electric bass in the early 1960s. His earliest influences were the country, pop and R&B; music he heard on the radio. Weeks counts bassists Ron Carter, James Jamerson, and Ray Brown as early influences.
Weeks has worked in the studio and/or toured with artists as varied as Gregg Allman, David Bowie, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Jimmy Buffett, Kevin Chalfant, Eric Clapton, Hank Crawford, Robert Cray, Aretha Franklin, Vince Gill, George Harrison, Billy Joel, Wynonna Judd, B...
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