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Bob Akers 2004
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Year of Birth: |
1947 |
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Hometown: |
Chicopee, Mass |
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Current city of residence: |
Bend, OR |
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Age began playing: |
12 |
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Instruments: |
5-string bass+fretless |
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Vocalist: |
no |
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Favorite music: |
Jazz, R&B, alternative |
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Play solo or with band: |
with band |
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Bands performed with in the past: |
Honey Roy; The ODDz |
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Bands performing with currently: |
Bamboom! |
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Songwriter: |
No |
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Past CD: |
Honey Roy & 40 oz. of Funk |
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Manager or booking agent: |
Self: bobasshar@aol.com |
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Famous people you have performed for or with |
Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers |
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Favorite quote: |
"Keep it in the pocket!" |
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Artists who most influenced you: |
Jaco, James Jamerson and Rocco |
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Favorite gig or performing moment: |
Too many to count |
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Anything else you want to tell us: |
Booking casuals for Christmas |
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