| Ladi Geisler | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ladislav Geisler |
| Also known as | "Ladi" |
| Born | November 27, 1927, Prague, Czechoslovakia |
| Died | November 19, 2011, Hamburg |
| Genres | Easy listening, instrumental, jazz, big band |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar, Bass guitar, trumpet, violin |
| Years active | 1945–2010 |
| Labels | Polydor, Bear Family |
Ladislav "Ladi" Geisler (27 November 1927 – 19 November 2011) was a Czech musician who established a high profile in the post-war German music scene. Best known for his work with German pop musicians Bert Kaempfert, James Last and Freddy Quinn, Geisler developed the distinctive “Knack-Bass” percussive bass sound that helped popularize the Bert Kaempfert Orchestra. He later released numerous records under his own name. [1]