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Josh Werner
OriginMilwaukee, Wisconsin, US
GenresDub, experimental rock, hip hop, jazz, avant-garde
Occupation(s)Musician, producer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Bass, double bass, vocals, guitar, piano, organ, keyboards
Years active1999–2013

Josh Werner (born September 17, 1974) is an American bassist, producer and songwriter.

Life and career

Werner grew up in Milwaukee, WI. He was a student of Richard Davis.

He is a member of Higgins Waterproof Black Magic Band (which includes TV on the Radio singer Tunde Adebimpe, Alex Holden and Ryan Sawyer)[1] Dark romantic pop group Living Days and Sci fi dub noir project Helio parallax[2]

He is a frequent collaborator of American Record Producer Bill Laswell.

As a producer and session musician, he has recorded with the RZA, Wu-Tang Clan, Kool G Rap, M.O.P., Lee "Scratch" Perry and Sly and Robbie[3]

He frequently tours and records with Avant Garde Freak Folk act CocoRosie[4]

Werner was a co-writer and bassist of the Certified Gold RIAA albums Matisyahu (Live at Stubb's) and the Grammy nominated Matisyahu (Youth album )along with original backing band Roots Tonic.

References

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  4. ^ Brooklyn Vegan, "CocoRosie – 2009 tour dates, new album in 2010", July 2009

External links

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