Dwight Pattison
Dwight Pattison | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kolkata, India |
| Died | 16 June 2013 (aged 51) Sikkim, India |
| Genres | Rock, jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Bassist, guitarist |
Dwight Pattison (died 16 June 2013) was an Indian bassist and guitarist born in Kolkata, India.[1][2]
Career
Dwight Pattison did his apprenticeship as a sideman with High, the legendary rock band in Kolkata fronted by Dilip Balakrishnan and Lew Hilt, where he was exposed to the art of song writing.[3] Pattison toured with various bands and musicians, such as Moheener Ghoraguli, Adnan Sami,[4] Lesle Lewis, Gary Lawyer and Krosswindz, with whom he co-created the Bengali-language album "Poth Geche Benke".[5] He was known for his musical timing and talent on various instruments, particularly on the bass and acoustic guitar.[6] He died on 16 June 2013 in Sikkim, India of a heart attack.[7][8]
References
- ^ Mohan, Rohini (21 May 2004). "Jazz night with Groove Suppa". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "In memory of the ‘River Man’". deccanchronicle.com/. 6 January 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ "The Hindu : Jazz Utsav is back again". www.thehindu.com. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ "Adnan Sami pays tribute to his lead bass guitarist". mid-day. 22 July 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ Banerjee, Vikramjit (23 June 2013). "Go-to guitar guy and malabodol mate". The Telegraph. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
- ^ "Metro Plus Coimbatore". The Hindu. 31 October 2009. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
- ^ http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130617/jsp/calcutta/story_17015780.jsp#.Ugq0H2RxtHs
- ^ "Remembering the life and times of Dwight Pattison". NME India. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
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