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Roy 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.
Dec 6, 2021 · Soft Machine have announced that bass player Roy Babbington has retired. The longstanding bass playr has also chosen his successor for the band in former In Cahoots bass player Fred Thelonious Baker.
Dec 7, 2021 · Soft Machine have announced the retirement of bassist Roy Babbington, and that his nominated replacement is Fred Baker. Here is the statement from the band: RoyBabbington (left. foreground) with John Etheridge, Theo Travis and John Marshall.
Sep 21, 2018 · Roy Babbington joined Soft Machine, playing double bass on Fourth. And with the departure of drummer Robert Wyatt shortly after that, the 1971 album marked the final recording of what some consider the band’s most influential line-up.
Jun 29, 2023 · Bassist Roy Babbington is now 83 and first recorded with the band in 1971, on the album Fourth. He left Soft Machine in 1976, but rejoined in 2009 (when it was known as Soft Machine Legacy). He retired from the band in 2021, but makes two guest appearances here.
Roy Babbington. Biography. Babbington’s professional career started after reading the Melody Maker. “I saw two jobs advertised for bass players – one in London and one in Aberdeen. I was 17 and went for the one in Aberdeen at the Beach Ballroom.” From there he played the Locarno in Glasgow, which was followed by some work for Scottish television.
Aug 26, 2023 · Jazz musician Roy Babbington's bio, concert & touring information, albums, reviews, videos, photos and more.
