Jah Wobble
English Bass Player and Musician
Born
August 11th, 1958
66 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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An English musician and singer-songwriter, primarily recognized for contributions to post-punk music. Formed the group Public Image Ltd with John Lydon, influencing the music scene in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Developed a distinctive sound characterized by deep bass lines. Released numerous solo albums and collaborated with various artists across genres, including world music and dub-infused tracks.
Co-founded Public Image Ltd
Released solo albums including 'Height of Wisdom'
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