Share Pedersen
American bass player with 20 Feet from Stardom
A bass player contributed significantly to various music projects and collaborated with numerous artists. Despite not being a household name, this musician gained recognition for the role in the documentary '20 Feet from Stardom', which highlighted the lives of background singers and musicians. The story showcased the vital contributions made by those behind the scenes in the music industry.
Performed in the documentary '20 Feet from Stardom'
Collaborated with renowned artists
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Born
March 21st, 1521 504 years ago
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Canadian journalist and playwright
Born
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