Ep. 138: Matt Bissonette

About this episode

This episode features an interview with accomplished bass player and vocalist Matt Bissonette, discussing his career and musical influences.

ABOUT MATT BISSONETTE: Matt Bissonette is an accomplished American bass player and vocalist, renowned for his versatility across genres such as jazz, rock, and fusion. Born on July 25, 1961, in Detroit, Michigan, he was raised in a musically inclined family in Warren, Michigan. His father, Bud, was a drummer, his mother, Phyllis, played piano and vibraphone, and his brother, Gregg Bissonette, is a well-known drummer. The musician, producer, composer known for his solo work and serving as longtime bass player for the likes of Elton John, David Lee Roth, Ringo Starr and many other A-listers for many decades now. ABOUT THE PODCAST: Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Dane Clark, Hugh Syme, Andy Wilson

Guest: Matt Bissonette

Topics covered

• music industry
• bass player
• music history
• interviews
• musical versatility

Keywords

• Matt Bissonette
• bass player
• music interview
• Elton John
• music genres

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Elton John, David Lee Roth, Ringo Starr

Places: Detroit, Michigan, Warren, Michigan

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