Glenn Worf | |
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 Glenn Worf in 2005 at the NAC in Ottawa | |
| Background information | |
| Born | (1954-01-24)January 24, 1954 (age 71) Dayton, Ohio, USA |
| Origin | Madison, WisconsinUSA |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar String bass |
| Website | Authorized Biography |
Glenn Worf is an Americanbassist known mainly for his work as asession musician. He has recorded with many majorcountry music acts and also tours withMark Knopfler.
Worf was born inDayton, Ohio, and grew up inMadison, Wisconsin. He has concentrated on the bass guitar since the age of 13. He majored in music at theUniversity of Wisconsin–Eau Claire.[1] Eventually,[when?] he moved toNashville, Tennessee.
Throughout his career, Worf has recorded with numerous performers includingBryan Adams,Trace Adkins,Craig Campbell,Billy Ray Cyrus,Alan Jackson,Wynonna Judd,Toby Keith,Martina McBride,Reba McEntire,Tim McGraw,Mark Knopfler,Jimmy Buffett,Miranda Lambert,Aaron Neville,Lee Roy Parnell,Kellie Pickler,Kenny Rogers,Bob Seger,Sugarland,Shania Twain,Keith Urban,Lee Ann Womack, andTammy Wynette.[2][3]
He is perhaps most well known for his work with formerDire Straits front manMark Knopfler. Worf has contributed double and electric bass parts to every Knopfler solo album and is a member of his touring band.[4] He also contributed to the BBC documentary on Knopfler,Mark Knopfler: a Life in Songs, shown on BBC 4 on 28 January 2011.[5]
In addition to his studio work, Worf performs regularly in and around Nashville with artists such asMike Henderson andKevin Welch.
