Freekbass
Cincinnati-born Chris Sherman was once dubbed ‘The New Spiritual Warrior For The Funk’ by none other than the legendary Bootsy Collins, who was instrumental in Sherman finding his own bass sound and path, now under the name Freekbass. His first musical endeavors were based in his home town’s School for Creative and Performing Arts, where he caught the eye of Gary ‘Mudbone’ Cooper, who engaged the upcoming bass player to record a track for a tribute to Jimi Hendrix. So impressed was the erstwhile Rubber Band singer Mudbone that he introduced the youngster to his former employer. However, Freek is no Collins clone—he is considered a towering figure in the intersection between classic funk, futuristic explorations and hip-hop, as well as being renowned for his technique, squelchy sound and ultra-funky soul.
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