Chuck Rainey: The Stories Behind the Songs

Moderated by Rod C. Taylor

Get ready for an unforgettable experience, as acclaimed session bassist Chuck Rainey reflects on his early days as a band member for artists like King Curtis and Aretha Franklin, as well as his studio collaborations with chart-topping artists like Quincy Jones, Roberta Flack, Steely Dan, and Donny Hathaway. Through these reflections, Chuck offers rare first-hand insights into how some of the biggest hits in pop music were created.

At one time called “the hardest working bass player in America,” Chuck Rainey is one of the most recorded musicians of all time, and his virtuosic technique has made him a living legend among electric bassists. For a curated selection of Rainey’s bass lines, check out this Spotify playlist: https://tinyurl.com/ChuckRainey

The presentation begins at 7pm and will include a Q&A with the audience. After the presentation, Chuck will be signing copies of his memoir, Joy and Precious Memories: A History of Pop Music Told Through the Eyes of an Electric Bass Player.

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Host or Publisher Brian F. Wright