Tom Fowler

Biography

Thomas William Fowler (June 10, 1951 – July 2, 2024) was an American bass guitarist. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, he started playing the violin at age six, before picking up the upright bass, and finally electric bass at age 16. He played with It's a Beautiful Day, Frank Zappa, The Mothers of Invention, Jean-Luc Ponty, Ray Charles, Steve Hackett, and many others. He had four brothers, including trombonist Bruce and trumpeter Walt Fowler. Fowler also recorded albums with Air Pocket, a band including his siblings among others. Fowler died following complications from an aneurysm on July 2, 2024, at the age of 73.

Most Famous Work

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Classic Albums

(1997) Self (archive footage)

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Over-Nite Sensation

(2023) bass

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Acting

Year	Character	Movie/Tv
2023	bass	Over-Nite Sensation 2023-11-17 Movie
2015	Himself	Frank Zappa & The Mothers - Roxy - The Movie 1973 2015-09-10 Movie
2013	Himself	Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme 2013-06-03 Movie
2005	Himself	Frank Zappa: A Token of His Extreme 2005-08-02 Movie
1997	Self (archive footage)	Classic Albums 1997-04-14 TV Show
1988	Self (archive footage)	The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels 1988-01-01 Movie
1982	Self	Frank Zappa: The Dub Room Special! 1982-06-01 Movie
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