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Tony Levin

Tony Levin (June 6, 1946, Boston, USA) is a virtuoso bass guitarist and stickist. He has played with Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Yes, Liquid Tension Experiment, Pink Floyd, John Lennon, Dire Straits, Joan Armatrading, Alice Cooper, Seal, David Bowie, Pandora's Box, Carly Simon, California Guitar Trio, Sarah McLachlan, Kevin Max, The Roches, Eddie Van Halen, Paul Simon, Olga Arefieva, and many other performers. He is currently a permanent member of the bands King Crimson and Liquid Tension Experiment. Known for his innovative spirit, Levin played an important role in popularizing the Chapman Stick and upright bass. He also invented "funk fingers," a device that simulates the sound of hitting bass guitar strings with drumsticks. Levin is a widely known bass guitarist; his most famous bass part is on Peter Gabriel's song "Sledgehammer," but many fans believe that the peak of his career at the moment is his participation in King Crimson. Besides participating in others' projects, Levin has released several solo albums, as well as one live album with his own band, the Tony Levin Band.