Paying Respects To Doug Lunn (RIP)

Doug Lunn was a multi-instrumentalist performer/composer who specialized on 5 string fretless electric bass. He has appeared on over 100 recordings with artists including Bruce Springsteen, Mark Isham, David Torn, Andy Summers, and numerous film and TV soundtracks. 

Doug was the co-leader and featured composer for the critically acclaimed band “Fire Merchants” with guitarist John Goodsall(Brand X) and drummers Chester Thompson, Chad Wackerman, and Toss Panos. He also toured Europe in 1997 with the trio “Subject/Object” which included drummer Vinnie Colaiuta and guitarist David Torn.

He was a member of the group “Out Trio” with drummer Terry Bozzio and Austrian guitarist Alex Machacek. In the last year he’s performed in the USA and Europe with the Chad Wakerman Trio along with guitarist Mike Miller. 

Other artists/groups Doug has performed and/or recorded with include-

L Shankar, John Abercrombie, Paul McCandles, Don Cherry, Sting, Chaka Kahn, Stephen Stills, Martha Davis/The Motels, Wayne Kramer, Mike Keneally, Reeves Gabrels, Empire Brass, Richard Thompson, Dave Liebman, Nels Cline, Kevin Gilbert, Buddy Guy, Art Lande, Axiom of Choice, Eddie Henderson, Tony Basil, Mick Farren/The Deviants, Patrick Moraz, Mike Clark, Brand X, Bette Midler, Ed Mann, Jimmie Spheeris, Brian Adams, Eddie Jobson, Michael Des Barres, Joey Ramone, John Sinclair/Blues Scholars, Tanzi(the musical-1984), Vida Vierra, Sylvia St James, Zoo Drive, Robert Mirabal, Armen Chakmakian, Left-Right-Left, Lyle Workman, Warren Cuccurullo, Podunk Nowhere, Gilby Clarke, Umphrey’s McGee, Lydia Lunch, Jerry Cantrell, Kofi Baker and numerous others.

He passed away last week.

Here's a very decently shot performance from a couple years of him as a part of a special Mike Keneally trio lineup:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNxEAZygwzM