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Victor Bailey
Victor Bailey was an influential American bass guitarist, born on March 27, 1960, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He grew up in a musically rich environment, with his father, Morris Bailey Jr., being a notable composer and musician, and his uncle, Donald "Duck" Bailey, a renowned jazz drummer. Initially a drummer, Victor switched to bass guitar as a teenager. He attended Berklee College of Music in 1978 after being disqualified from naval service due to asthma.

Bailey gained prominence as the bassist for the jazz fusion band Weather Report from 1982 to 1986. Known for his scat-bass solos, he launched a solo career in 1988 and released several albums, including "Bottom's Up" and "Low Blow." He also collaborated with artists like Larry Coryell and Lenny White. Bailey's instruments, notably his Pensa-Suhr J-4 koa bass, were highly regarded, and Fender even released a Victor Bailey Signature acoustic bass guitar.

Despite suffering from Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease, Bailey remained active in music until his retirement in 2015. He passed away on November 11, 2016, in Stafford, Virginia, likely due to complications from his illness. His legacy continues to influence bass players and jazz enthusiasts worldwide.
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