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Ray Pohlman | |
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| Birth name | Merlyn Ray Pohlman |
| Born | (1930-07-22)July 22, 1930 Baker Township, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | November 1, 1990(1990-11-01) (aged 60) California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar, guitar |
Merlyn Ray Pohlman (July 22, 1930 – November 1, 1990) was an American session musician and arranger who played bothupright bass andbass guitar, and also did sessions as aguitarist. He is credited with being the first electric bass player in Los Angeles studios in the 1950s.
Pohlman was a first-call member ofThe Wrecking Crew, who recorded withPhil Spector andThe Beach Boys. He was the musical director of the house band, "The Shindogs", on the 1960s television showShindig!
His bass guitar playing is credited on hundreds of tracks including The Beach Boys'Good Vibrations.Pohlman died of heart failure at the age of 60.
WithThe Beach Boys
WithSam Cooke
WithThe Ronettes
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