Derek Bailey

Guitarist

Birthday January 29, 1930

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Dec 25, 2005 (75)

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About

English avant-garde guitarist who was a pioneer in the free improvisational movement who was a member of Joseph Holbrooke.

Before Fame

He began making a name for himself as a session musician and guitarist for hire.

Trivia

He passed away from complications of Lou Gehrig's disease on Christmas day.

Family Life

He was a third generation musician and started playing guitar when he was ten years old.

Associated With

He started The Company, which was a group of free improvisational guitarists, including Buckethead.