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Garry Tallent

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The Resume

    (October 27, 1949- )
    Born in Detroit, Michigan
    Middle name is Wayne
    Bass player
    Founding member of E Street Band
    Recorded the solo album ‘Break Time’

Why he might be annoying:

    He played the tuba before picking up the bass (and would occasionally do it again on early E Street Band recordings and in concert).
    He had to opt out of Bruce Springsteen’s SNL performance with E Street due to COVID-19 travel concerns (December 2022). It was the first time he had ever missed an E Street show.
    When he and E Street started touring with Springsteen again in 2023, fans pointed out each nightly concert’s set being identical (something not exactly typical of The Boss).
    He responded to these fan complaints by tweeting: ‘You are fucking kidding, right??’

Why he might not be annoying:

    His music influences range from Duane Eddy to James Jamerson.
    He was a core member of the legendary late night jam sessions that took place at The Upstage in Asbury Park.
    He is featured on several of Springsteen’s most iconic tracks.
    He and Bruce are the longest remaining original E Street members (as of 2023).
    When E Street Band went on hiatus in the 90’s, he moved to Nashville and started his own music label.
    He had an integral role in the opening of Nashville’s Musicians Hall of Fame in 2006.
    He worked with Marshall Crenshaw on the movie ‘La Bamba’ (they produced the song ‘Crying, Waiting, Hoping’ for the film’s soundtrack).

Credit: BoyWithTheGreenHair


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying