Jaz Lochrie (born 18 April 1970) is a Scottish bass guitarist born in Paisley.

Jaz Lochrie
Birth nameJames Lochrie
Born (1970-04-18) 18 April 1970 (age 54)
Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
GenresHard rock, Pop
OccupationMusician
InstrumentBass guitar
Years active1980–present

Career

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Lochrie has played variously in his career live or recording with Pete Townshend, Bad Company, Slash, Paul Rodgers, Roger Daltrey, Joe Satriani, British Rock Symphony, Yngwie Malmsteen, Gary Brooker, Zakk Wylde and many more. Credits include Bad Company,[1] Go West,[2] Psychedelix,[2][3] Paul Rodgers,[2] Pete Townshend,[2] British Rock Symphony, Mamma Mia! The Musical,[1] David Knopfler, Breathe and many others.

His son Ben Lochrie is a successful session guitarist and currently lead guitarist for 1980s band Go West.

References

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  1. ^ a b Robertson, Louise (2009) "Elton John and Abba gifts stolen from Bad Company bass player Jaz Lochrie", Streatham Guardian, 1 February 2009, retrieved 8 October 2010
  2. ^ a b c d Ellison, Gillian (2008) "BAD COMPANY OFFERS A NIGHT OF BLUES ROCK AT CIVIC HALL Archived 5 May 2013 at archive.today", Whitehaven News, 11 June 2008, retrieved 8 October 2010
  3. ^ McClure, Steve (1994) "Global Music Pulse", Billboard, 7 May 1994, retrieved 8 October 2010