Johnny Pate
John William Pate (born December 5, 1923) is an American former musician, a jazz bassist who became a producer, arranger, and leading figure in Chicago soul, pop, and rhythm and blues.
Johnny Pate | |
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| Birth name | John William Pate |
| Born | December 5, 1923 Chicago Heights, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, producer/arranger, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar |
| Years active | 1950s–1980s |
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| Formerly of | Johnny Pate Trio Johnny Pate Quintet |
| Website | www |
He learned piano and tuba as a child and later picked up the bass guitar. He learned arranging while serving in the United States Army.
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