John Giblin

John Giblin (26 February 1952 – 14 May 2023) was a Scottish musician who worked as an acoustic and electric bass player spanning jazz, classical, rock, folk, and avant-garde music.

For the American politician, see John J. Giblin.

John Giblin
Died14 May 2023 Edit this on Wikidata
Websitehttps://www.johngiblin.com Edit this on Wikidata

Best known as a studio musician, recording film scores and contemporary music, Giblin also performed live and recorded with Peter Gabriel, John Martyn, Elkie Brooks , Annie Lennox, Phil Collins, Fish, rock/pop band Simple Minds, and has been closely associated with artists ranging from Kate Bush,Jon Anderson (Yes), to jazz fusion group Brand X, and with the avant-garde recordings by Scott Walker (including the album Tilt).

Later in life, Giblin moved further into the direction of acoustic bass, with projects involving drummer Peter Erskine (of Weather Report), and pianist Alan Pasqua (of Tony Williams Lifetime).

Giblin died on 14 May 2023, at the age of 71.[1]

Musical work and collaborations

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References
  1. "Remembering bassist John Giblin". Kate Bush News. 16 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  2. Allmusic Credits


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