Guitarists · 1951–2018

Wah-Wah Watson

American guitarist

Born
8 December 1951
Richmond
Died
24 October 2018
Santa Monica
Country
United States

Biography

Wah-Wah Watson was a jazz musician who played guitar. Wah-Wah Watson was born on 8 December 1951 in Richmond and died on 24 October 2018 in Santa Monica. The music is usually filed under jazz fusion and rhythm and blues.

Melvin M. Ragin (December 8, 1950 – October 24, 2018), known professionally as Wah Wah Watson, was an American guitarist who was a member of the Funk Brothers, the studio band for Motown Records. He also worked extensively as a session musician in a variety of genres from jazz and pop to R&B.

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Also plays on

Albums where Wah-Wah Watson is credited as a sideman

1975 Mellow Madness — Quincy Jones guitar, lead vocals
1975 Man-Child — Herbie Hancock guitar, synthesizer
1977 Free Ride — Dizzy Gillespie guitar
1978 Sunlight — Herbie Hancock guitar
1979 Feets Don’t Fail Me Now — Herbie Hancock guitar
1980 Monster — Herbie Hancock guitar
1980 Mr. Hands — Herbie Hancock guitar
1981 Magic Windows — Herbie Hancock guitar

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Wah-Wah Watson play?

Wah-Wah Watson is known for playing guitar.

When and where was Wah-Wah Watson born?

Wah-Wah Watson was born 8 December 1951 in Richmond.

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