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Doug Lunn (born 1954 [1], died February 12, 2017) was a progressive rock & jazz fusion bassist.
Musical Career
Doug played bass with Frank Zappa. He appeared as part of the "house" band for the Dennis Miller show with Andy Summers. [2] He was the bassist on Toni Basil's hit "Mickey". [3]
During the recording of Boil That Dust Speck, Doug told Mike Keneally about the "Mick Karn" approach to bass recording: "double-tracking the bass part with one fretless bass and one fretted bass". This technique is used on the song 'Blameless". [4]
Doug's sole project as a leader is The Doug Lunn Project, released in 2011. The album features fellow Zappa alums Vinnie Colaiuta and Mike Keneally and well as Peter Maunu, Dimitris Mahlis and George Bernardo [5]
Personal Life
Doug was married to Vida Vierra. They have one daughter, Donnie. [6] Doug passed away after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. [7] Guitarist Mike Keneally wrote a testimonial on his web page. [8]
Discography
As Leader: The Doug Lunn Project [9]
with Mike Keneally:
- hat. (1992)
- Boil That Dust Speck (1994)
References
- ^ http://art101.com/douglunn/
- ^ http://www.bassplayer.com/artists/1171/bass-player-doug-lunn-has-passed-away-after-long-battle-with-cancer/61870
- ^ http://www.bassplayer.com/artists/1171/bass-player-doug-lunn-has-passed-away-after-long-battle-with-cancer/61870
- ^ http://www.keneally.com/2017/02/rest-peace-doug-lunn/
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/Doug-Lunn-Doug-Lunn-Project/release/4414721
- ^ http://www.bassplayer.com/artists/1171/bass-player-doug-lunn-has-passed-away-after-long-battle-with-cancer/61870
- ^ http://www.bassplayer.com/artists/1171/bass-player-doug-lunn-has-passed-away-after-long-battle-with-cancer/61870
- ^ http://www.keneally.com/2017/02/rest-peace-doug-lunn/
- ^ https://www.discogs.com/Doug-Lunn-Doug-Lunn-Project/release/4414721