Roy Babbington
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Guitarists · b. 1940

Roy Babbington

British bassist

Born
8 July 1940
Kempston
Country
United Kingdom
Active
1958–

Biography

Roy Babbington is a jazz musician who plays guitar, double bass, bass instrument and bass guitar. Roy Babbington was born on 8 July 1940 in Kempston. The music is usually filed under jazz and progressive rock.

Roy William Babbington (born 8 July 1940 in Kempston, Bedfordshire, England) is an English rock and jazz bassist. He became well known for being a member of the Canterbury scene progressive rock band Soft Machine.

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Also plays on

Albums where Roy Babbington is credited as a sideman

1971 Elton Dean — Elton Dean bass
1972 Blueprint — Keith Tippett bass
1972 Belladonna — Ian Carr bass guitar
1973 Labyrinth — Ian Carr with Nucleus bass guitar
1983 Stan Tracey Now — Stan Tracey double bass
2022 Penumbra II — Karl Jenkins bass
2023 First Light — Barbara Thompson bass guitar

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Roy Babbington play?

Roy Babbington is known for playing guitar, double bass, bass instrument and bass guitar.

When and where was Roy Babbington born?

Roy Babbington was born 8 July 1940 in Kempston.

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