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Joseph Nicholas Spampinato (born August 16, 1948) is a multi-instrumentalist and was a founding member and bass player of NRBQ. He was also one of the band's lead singers and chief songwriters.
Jun 23, 2021 · Joey Spampinato is a bassist, singer and songwriter who played with NRBQ for decades. This album features covers of his songs by various artists, including Keith Richards, Bonnie Raitt and Los Lobos, to support his cancer treatment.
- Hal Horowitz
Jan 10, 2018 · When Joey was fifteen The Beatles conquered America, and everything changed for Spampinato and his generation. Overnight, Joey’s goal became to play bass in a rock and roll band like Paul and The Beatles.
They had to raise money to cover their medical expenses. Now, after years of treatment and recovery, he’s finally feeling better. At 75, he has made a quiet return to the stage this year ...
Jun 16, 2021 · Americana Highways praises the variety and quality of artists who cover Joey Spampinato's songs on A Sweet Relief Tribute to Joey Spampinato. The album benefits the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, which helps musicians in need.
Jun 19, 2021 · A collection of covers of NRBQ founder and bassist Joey Spampinato's songs by artists like Los Lobos, Ben Harper, and Keith Richards. All proceeds go to support Spampinato's cancer treatment via The Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.
May 4, 2021 · True North Records announces a June 25th release date for A Sweet Relief Tribute to Joey Spampinato, which features a lengthy list of friends and fans of the NRBQ founding member/bassist saluting him with 14 versions of their own previously unreleased takes of Spampinato-penned songs.
