Ray Pohlman

Ray Pohlman
Birth nameMerlyn Ray Pohlman
Born(1930-07-22)July 22, 1930
Baker Township, Iowa, U.S.
DiedNovember 1, 1990(1990-11-01) (aged 60)
California, U.S.
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Bass guitar, guitar
Formerly ofThe Wrecking Crew

Merlyn Ray Pohlman (July 22, 1930 – November 1, 1990) was an American session musician and arranger who played both upright bass and bass guitar, and also did sessions as a guitarist. He is credited with being the first electric bass player in Los Angeles studios in the 1950s.

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