Ladi Geisler
Miloslav Ladislav "Ladi" Geisler (November 27, 1927 – November 19, 2011) was a German musician who established a high profile in the post-war German music scene. Best known for his work with pop musicians Bert Kaempfert, James Last and Freddy Quinn, Geisler developed the distinctive "Knack-Bass" percussive bass sound that helped popularize the Bert Kaempfert Orchestra. He later released numerous records under his own name.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Ladislav Geisler |
Also known as | "Ladi" |
Born | November 27, 1927 Prague, Czechoslovakia |
Died | November 19, 2011 Hamburg |
Genres | Easy listening, instrumental, jazz, big band |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, Bass guitar, trumpet, violin |
Years active | 1945–2010 |
Labels | Polydor, Bear Family |
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