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RoyBabbington

folk rock

Roy Babbington is a British bassist, known for his role in the band Soft Machine.

Origin
Royaume-Uni
Active since
1940

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Biography

Story

Born in 1940 in the United Kingdom, Roy Babbington is an influential bassist in the folk rock genre. As a member of the band Soft Machine, he contributed to the evolution of progressive music in the 1970s. His distinctive style and mastery of the instrument have marked several iconic albums, making him a respected figure in the music scene.

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    Member of the band Soft Machine since the 1970s.

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    Contributor to the evolution of folk rock and progressive music.

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    Played on several iconic albums such as 'Bundles' and 'Softs'.

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Selection

Discography

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  • In the Darkness & Soldier
    1972

    In the Darkness & Soldier

  • Writer of Songs
    1972

    Writer of Songs

  • Friends of Mine
    1973

    Friends of Mine

  • Belladonna
    1972

    Belladonna

  • Labyrinth
    1973

    Labyrinth

  • Exit 1971
    2020

    Exit 1971

  • All This Useless Beauty
    1996

    All This Useless Beauty

  • Live
    1996

    Live

  • Elvis Costello's Kojak Variety
    2004

    Elvis Costello's Kojak Variety

  • The Juliet Letters
    2006

    The Juliet Letters

  • Fourth
    1971

    Fourth

  • Fifth
    1972

    Fifth

  • Bundles
    1975

    Bundles

  • Softs
    1976

    Softs

  • Floating World Live
    2006

    Floating World Live

  • Live Adventures
    2010

    Live Adventures

  • Switzerland 1974
    2015

    Switzerland 1974

  • Hidden Details
    2018

    Hidden Details

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FAQ

About the artist

Q01What is Roy Babbington's birth year?+

Roy Babbington was born in 1940.

Q02Where is Roy Babbington from?+

Roy Babbington is from the United Kingdom.

Q03What is Roy Babbington's role in music?+

Roy Babbington is a bassist.

Q04What music genres does Roy Babbington play?+

Roy Babbington primarily plays folk rock.

Q05What are some notable albums by Roy Babbington?+

Notable albums include 'Bundles' and 'Softs'.

Q06Since when has Roy Babbington been active in music?+

Roy Babbington has been active since the 1970s.

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