Thomas W. Fowler (born June 10, 1951) is an American bass guitarist and musician. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, he started playing the violin at age 6, before picking up the upright bass, and finally electric bass at age 16.[1] He has played with It's a Beautiful Day, Frank Zappa, The Mothers of Invention, Jean-Luc Ponty, Ray Charles, Steve Hackett, and many others. He has four brothers, including trombonist Bruce and trumpeter Walt Fowler.

Tom Fowler
Birth nameThomas William Fowler
Born (1951-06-10) June 10, 1951 (age 73)
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
GenresRock, jazz, R&B, experimental
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Bass, Violin, Keyboards
Years active1971–present

He also recorded albums with Air Pocket, a band including his siblings among others.

Discography

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With It's A Beautiful Day

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  • Choice Quality Stuff/Anytime - 1971
  • At Carnegie Hall - 1972

With Frank Zappa/The Mothers Of Invention

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With Air Pocket/The Fowler Brothers

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  • Fly On - 1975
  • Hunter - 1985
  • Breakfast For Dinosaurs - 1988

With George Duke

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With Jean-Luc Ponty

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With Steve Hackett

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With Bruce Fowler

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  • Ants Can Count - 1990

With Steve Fowler

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  • Last Blue Sky - 1991

With Don Preston

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  • Vial Foamy Ectoplasm - 1993

With Ray Charles

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With Tom Fowler Interface

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References

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  1. ^ "2000-03 The Be-Bop Bass Notes: Tom Fowler Interview". www.afka.net. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
  2. ^ "Tom Fowler Interface – Let's Start Over (2011, CD)". Discogs. Retrieved 2023-01-04.
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