David Hungate
Bass guitarist and music producer
Born
August 5th, 1948
76 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Originally a member of the popular rock band Toto, contributed to their early success and iconic sound. Worked as a session musician for various artists throughout the 1970s and 1980s. In addition to performance, played a significant role in music production and arrangement, influencing the direction of numerous projects in the music industry. His work has been integral to the success of multiple albums across various genres.
Played bass on Toto's albums 'Toto' and 'Hydra'
Produced and arranged music for multiple artists
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