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Cordell Crockett

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Cordell Crockett
Cordell Crocket with Ugly Kid Joe at Sofia Rocks Fest 2012
Cordell Crocket with Ugly Kid Joe at Sofia Rocks Fest 2012
Background information
Born (1965-01-21) January 21, 1965 (age 59)
Alameda County, California, U.S.
GenresHeavy metal, hard rock
OccupationMusician
InstrumentBass guitar
Years active1991–1998, 2004, 2010–present

Cordell Crockett (born January 21, 1965)[citation needed] is an American rock bass guitarist who played for the band Ugly Kid Joe from 1991 to their first breakup in 1997, and again since their reunion in 2010.[1] He also played bass on some of the songs on Atomship's The Crash of '47.

Equipment

Crockett uses a wide range of different bass techniques including slapping, popping, finger picking, and plectrums. He also uses a bass guitar wah-wah pedal quite frequently, particularly in the Ugly Kid Joe songs "Same Side", "Sandwich", and "Funky Fresh Country Club".[citation needed]

Influences

His main influence is Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler.[citation needed] Ugly Kid Joe has covered many of their songs, including "Sweet Leaf" and "N.I.B." Other influences include Steve Harris.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ Huey, Steve. "Biography: Ugly Kid Joe". AMG. Retrieved May 12, 2010.