Daniel Friedberg,[1] better known by the stage name Freebo, is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and producer noted primarily for his work with Bonnie Raitt. He is also a session musician who has recorded and performed with Ringo Starr, John Mayall, John Hall, Aaron Neville, Dr. John, Willy DeVille, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Maria Muldaur, Kate & Anna McGarrigle and many others.

Freebo
Freebo in Los Angeles California on July 3, 2019
Freebo in Los Angeles California on July 3, 2019
Background information
Birth nameDaniel Friedberg
Born (1944-03-05) March 5, 1944 (age 80)
Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter, producer
InstrumentsBass guitar, tuba, guitar, vocals
Websitehttp://www.freebomusic.com/

His nine-year collaboration with Raitt (1971-1979) began when he attracted Raitt's attention as a member of Philadelphia's Edison Electric Band[2] in the late 1960s. Freebo was soon in great demand for studio work and touring.[3]

In recent years, he has recorded five solo albums: The End Of The Beginning (2000), Dog People (2002), Before The Separation (2006), Something to Believe (2011), and If Not Now When (2015).[4]

References

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  1. ^ Kenoyer, Sarah (November 26, 2015). "Freebo, coming to Monterey, has made the best the best". Monterey County Weekly. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  2. ^ Unterberger, Richie. Edison Electric at AllMusic. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  3. ^ "A celebrated sideman steps to the front of the stage". Swarthmore College Bulletin. Archived from the original on 21 October 2006. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  4. ^ "Freebo: Discography". allmusic.com. AllMusic. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
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