We have been informed of the sudden passing Of the Person who Sir Paul McCartney called “The Best Bass Player ever” Donald “Duck” Dunn.at age 70 In Tokyo, Japan.
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Donald “Duck” Dunn (November 24, 1941 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c May 13, 2012)[1][2] was an American bass guitarist, record producer, and songwriter. Dunn was notable for his 1960s recordings with Booker T. & the M.G.’s and as a session bassist for Stax Records, which specialized in blues and gospel-infused southern soul and Memphis soul music styles. Dunn also performed on recordings with The Blues Brothers, Muddy Waters, Freddie King, Albert King, Levon Helm, Neil Young, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eric Clapton, Tom Petty, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Guy Sebastian, Rod Stewart, Bob Dylan, Roy Buchanan and Arthur Conley.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
On the morning of May 13, 2012, Dunn died in his sleep after finishing a double show at the Blue Note night club in Tokyo the night before. Dunn had been in the country as part of an ongoing tour with Steve Cropper and Eddie Floyd.He is survived by his wife, June; a son, Jeff; and a grandchild, Michael
\nFrom The Blues Brothers:
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