Cordell Crockett
Cordell Crockett | |
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Background information | |
Born | Alameda County, California, U.S. | January 21, 1965
Genres | Heavy metal, hard rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Bass guitar |
Years active | 1991–1997 2010–present |
Associated acts | Ugly Kid Joe, Love/Hate, Atomship |
Cordell Crockett (born January 21, 1965)[citation needed] is an American rock bass guitarist who played for the band Ugly Kid Joe from 1991 to their first breakup in 1997, and again since their reunion in 2010.[1] He also played bass on some of the songs on Atomship's The Crash of '47.
Equipment[]
Crockett uses a wide range of different bass techniques including slapping, popping, finger picking and plectrums. He also uses a bass guitar wah-wah pedal quite frequently, particularly in the Ugly Kid Joe songs "Same Side", "Sandwich" and "Funky Fresh Country Club".[citation needed]
Influences[]
His main influence is Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler.[citation needed] Ugly Kid Joe has covered many of their songs, including "Sweet Leaf" and "N.I.B." Other influences include Steve Harris.[citation needed]
References[]
- ^ Huey, Steve. "Biography: Ugly Kid Joe". AMG. Retrieved May 12, 2010.
- 1965 births
- Living people
- American rock bass guitarists
- American heavy metal bass guitarists
- Ugly Kid Joe members
- American male bass guitarists
- 20th-century American bass guitarists
- 20th-century American male musicians
- American bass guitarist stubs