Bryan Bassett
Bryan Bassett | |
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , U.S. | |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar |
Years active | 1975–present |
Bryan Bassett (born August 11, 1954) is an American guitarist who has played with several notable bands but is best known as a member of Wild Cherry in the 1970s who had a hit with "Play That Funky Music".
Early career
Bryan was born on August 11, 1954, in
Bassett began teaching the Contemporary Ensemble class at Daytona State College in 2010.
Molly Hatchet and Foghat
In 1989 Bassett formed a friendship with Foghat's "Lonesome" Dave Peverett. He joined his band, which was billed as Lonesome Dave's Foghat, and served as an alternate version of Foghat, touring separately from Foghat, which was led by drummer Roger Earl. He played with Lonesome Dave's Foghat until 1993 when Foghat's original lineup reformed. It was at this time that Bryan joined Molly Hatchet and toured with them until 1999. This version of Molly Hatchet had original vocalist Danny Joe Brown with the band until 1995, but he left, and they toured with no original members.
While Bryan was in Molly Hatchet, Foghat's original lineup began to fall apart once again as guitarist Rod Price left the group in 1999. Bryan joined the band to take his place. Dave Peverett died the following year of cancer and was replaced by Charlie Huhn. Bassett still performs with Foghat to this day.[2]
References
- ^ "Foghat Interview 2009 – Bryan Bassett". YouTube. December 21, 2009. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
- ^ a b "The Official Website of Foghat!". Foghat.net. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved August 2, 2014.