Tony Levin Guitar player Date of Birth: 06.06.1946 Country: USA

Biography of Tony Levin

Tony Levin is a renowned bass guitarist and virtuoso stick player. He has collaborated with numerous artists including Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Yes, Liquid Tension Experiment, Pink Floyd, John Lennon, Dire Straits, Joan Armatrading, Alice Cooper, Seal, David Bowie, Pandora's Box, Carly Simon, California Guitar Trio, Sarah McLachlan, Kevin Max, The Roches, Eddie Van Halen, Paul Simon, Olga Arefieva, and many others.

Currently, he is a permanent member of the bands King Crimson and Liquid Tension Experiment. Known for his innovative spirit, Levin played a significant role in popularizing the stick and electric upright bass. He also invented "funk fingers," which simulate the sound of drumsticks hitting the bass guitar strings.

Levin is widely recognized as a prominent bass guitarist, with his most famous bassline being in Peter Gabriel's song "Sledgehammer." However, many fans consider his peak career moment to be his involvement in King Crimson.

In addition to his contributions to other projects, Levin has released several solo albums and one live album with his own band, the Tony Levin Band.

In 2020, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him 42nd on their list of the 50 greatest bassists of all time.