Nathan Watts

Nathan Watts

Nathan Watts behind Stevie Wonder (2006).
Background information
Birth name Nathan Lamar Watts
Born 1954
Origin Detroit, Michigan
United States
Genres Funk, soul, R&B, rock and roll
Occupations Musician, musical director
Instruments Bass
Associated acts Stevie Wonder

Nathan Lamar Watts, born 1954 in Detroit, Michigan is an American session bass guitar player, best known for his work with Stevie Wonder from the 1970s to the present. He has served as Stevie Wonder’s musical director for the last twelve years.

He has also done session work for several other artists, including The Jacksons, whom he played bass for on their Destiny and Triumph albums. Watts's favorite basslines are "I Wish", "As", "Do I Do" and "I Ain't Gonna Stand For It".[1] He won the International Bassist Award (IBA) on January 17, 2010.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Nathan Watts's Wonderful World". Bassplayer.com. http://www.musicplayer.com/article/nathan-wattss-wonderful/Mar-06/18890. Retrieved September 3, 2009. 
  2. ^ "Nathan Watts receives International Bassist Award". notreble.com. http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2010/02/05/nathan-watts-receives-international-bassist-award/. Retrieved February 5, 2010.