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Danny Klein | |
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| Born | (1946-05-23)May 23, 1946 (age 78) New York City, U.S. |
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| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Bass guitar |
| Years active | 1966–present |
| Member of | Danny Klein's Full House |
| Formerly of | The J. Geils Band |
| Website | www |
Danny Klein (born May 23, 1946) is an American bassist best known as a member ofThe J. Geils Band.[1]
Daniel Klein was born on May 23, 1946, in theBronx, New York City. He moved to New Jersey at age 6 and in 1964 he began attendingWorcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts studying mechanical engineering. It was there that he met musiciansJohn Geils andRichard Salwitz. By 1966 Klein left WPI to pursue a career in music.[2]
While attending college Klein formed a jug band with Salwitz and Geils. WhenPeter Wolf,Seth Justman andStephen Jo Bladd joined they changed their name toThe J. Geils Band of which Klein remained a member until their breakup in 1985. Throughout the 1970s, 80s and 90s Klein recorded with artists such asBuddy Guy,Junior Wells andDebbie Davies. He has rejoined The J. Geils Band in all of their reunions and leads his own band,Danny Klein's Full House, which performs J. Geils Band songs.[3]
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