Foley (musician)


Foley is an American bassist and drummer who is best known as the "lead bassist" with Miles Davis from 1987 until 1991.

Music career

Foley was born in Columbus, Ohio, where he began composing and recording his own music.
According to author George Cole, Davis gave Foley advice late in Foley's tenure with his band that changed the bassist's musical approach:
In 1993 he played a lead bass solo on Mint Condition's R&B Top 40 hit "So Fine" and the interlude track "Gumbo" from their album .
In 1993, during his time at Motown, Foley released 7 Years Ago...Directions in Smart-Alec Music. The album included "If It's Positive".
The Cité de la Musique showed a Miles Davis exhibition from October 16, 2009, to January 17, 2010, that included Foley's "lead bass".

Technique

Foley tuned his bass nearly an octave higher than a standard bass guitar and processed it through various effects, allowing him to sound like a lead guitarist.