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Robert Andrew Kreinar (November 26, 1937 – July 16, 2012), known as Bob Babbitt, was an American bassist, most famous for his work as a member of Motown Records' studio band, the Funk Brothers, from 1966 to 1972, as well as his tenure as part of MFSB for Philadelphia International Records afterwards.
Bob Babbitt was never just “any bass player”. “It’s probably safe to say that every minute of every day, 365 days a year, Bob Babbitt’s bass is pumping out of some radio station somewhere.”
Jul 16, 2012 · Bob Babbitt, who played on Motown hits by Smokey Robinson, Jackson Five, Temptations and more, died in 2012 after brain cancer. He was a member of the Funk Brothers, Motown's house band, and scored 25 gold and platinum records.
Jul 18, 2012 · Legendary bassist Bob Babbitt, who as a member of famed Motown studio crew known as The Funk Brothers played on hits by Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles and dozens more, died Monday (16 July) in Nashville after suffering complications from brain cancer.
Dec 19, 2016 · Learn about Bob Babbitt, a versatile and influential bass player who worked with Motown legends like Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and the Temptations. Discover his early life, musical influences, and career highlights from Pittsburgh to New York.
Robert Andrew Kreinar, known as Bob Babbitt, was an American bassist, most famous for his work as a member of Motown Records' studio band, the Funk Brothers, from 1966 to 1972, as well as his tenure as part of MFSB for Philadelphia International Records afterwards.
Jul 18, 2012 · DETROIT (AP) — Bob Babbitt, who played bass on many classic Motown records as a member of the ensemble known as the Funk Brothers, died on Monday in Nashville. He was 74. Image
