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Victor Bailey (musician)

Victor Bailey, American singer and bass player (born 1960)

10th anniversary in 2026

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When
Friday, November 11 201610 years ago
Category
DeathA notable person who died on this day.
Era
21st century · 2010s
Anniversary
10th in 2026
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Person
Victor Bailey (musician)

At a glance

Born 1960-03-27; died 2016-11-11.

Known as: jazz musician and musician. Citizenship: United States.

Listed as: human.

Who they were

Biography Born in Philadelphia , on 27 March 1960, Victor Randall Bailey was raised by a highly musical family. His father, Morris Bailey Jr., was an active musician and composer, while his uncle, Donald "Duck" Bailey, was a jazz drummer, who played on numerous Blue Note records (e.g., Jimmy Smith Trio , Hampton Hawes , Carmen McRae , Dizzy Gillespie ). [ 1 ] As a child, Bailey played the drums, but ultimately switched to bass guitar after the bassist in his neighborhood band walked out of a band practice.

Victor Bailey, American singer and bass player (born 1960)

Early life

Educated at: Berklee College of Music.

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