Michael wiley of The Dazz Band

Fire-Starter · #1 07-22-2006, 02:13 PM

Anyone know what-ever happen to Michael Wiley of the 70's 80's group The Dazz band, remember the hit "let it whip" I remember he had a backgroud in Jazz, and he played a Musicman bass. They were hot at the time

Any info??????

Woodchuck · #2 07-22-2006, 03:30 PM

I think their bassist commited suicide a while back. He was an amzing bassist.

Fire-Starter · #3 07-22-2006, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Woodchuck

I think their bassist commited suicide a while back. He was an amzing bassist.

Thats sad, and your right, he was an amazing bassist.

JAUQO III-X · #4 07-22-2006, 05:23 PM

Sadly Michael Wiley did commit suicide in the early 90's and he did it right in front of The Dazz bands co-founder,keyboardist Kenny Pettus and yes Micheal was a very talented Bassist with a very identifiable sound.

Fire-Starter · #5 07-23-2006, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JAUQO III-X

Sadly Michael Wiley did commit suicide in the early 90's and he did it right in front of The Dazz bands co-founder,keyboardist Kenny Pettus and yes Micheal was a very talented Bassist with a very identifiable sound.

Any know reason to the public why he did this

locolobo85 · #6 12-21-2007, 02:50 PM

I heard "Let It Whip" on the way home today. Awesome funk bass line. It led me to seek out the bassist. Sorry to learn of his tragic end.

JAUQO III-X · #7 12-21-2007, 03:01 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLeilze4BOs

DWBass · #8 12-21-2007, 04:32 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wEJ57ffB3s