Michael wiley of The Dazz Band

[Fire-Starter]

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]

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

 

[Fire-Starter]

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]

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]

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]

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]

 

[DWBass]

 

[pdbass]

 

[bassbrad]

@pdbass I want to thank you for your series of bass videos especially the insightful way you cover the history and playing of bass players so often in need of more recognition and understanding. Even this old bass playing geek is learning and looking forward to your next installment. Keep the groove.