Pino Palladino
Double Bass

Pino Palladino

(1957–)

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Welsh-Italian bassist from Cardiff. Met D'Angelo at Electric Lady Studios and anchored the landmark neo-soul album Voodoo (2000). Became The Who's bassist after John Entwistle's death and joined the John Mayer Trio. One of the most prolific session bassists alive, with over 600 recordings.

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— D'Angelo's Voodoo: An Oral History