Garry Tallent
American rock musician
Garry Wayne Tallent (born October 27, 1949) is an American musician and record producer. Tallent is best known as the bass player for the E Street Band; he is a founding member of the band. In 2014, Tallent was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the E Street Band.
Early life
Born October 27, 1949, Tallent grew up in Neptune City near the Jersey Shore. He first took up the tuba and then the bass. He attended Neptune High School along with future bandmates Southside Johnny and Vini Lopez.
Career
Tallent was influenced by James Jamerson, Donald "Duck" Dunn, and Paul McCartney. He started playing with Springsteen in 1971 in two earlier bands and became a founding member of the E Street Band, which formed in 1972. Tallent is best known for being the bass player for the E Street Band.
In 1987, Tallent produced the song "Crying, Waiting, Hoping" for Marshall Crenshaw on the La Bamba soundtrack.
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