Thomas W. Fowler (born June 10, 1951) is an American bass guitarist and musician. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, he started playing the violin at age 6, before picking up the upright bass, and finally electric bass at age 16.[1] He has played with It's a Beautiful Day, Frank Zappa, The Mothers of Invention, Jean-Luc Ponty, Ray Charles, Steve Hackett, and many others. He has four brothers, including trombonist Bruce and trumpeter Walt Fowler.
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Birth name | Thomas William Fowler |
Born | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | June 10, 1951
Genres | Rock, jazz, R&B, experimental |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Bass, Violin, Keyboards |
Years active | 1971–present |
He also recorded albums with Air Pocket, a band including his siblings among others.