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Andy West

b. 1953

American guitarist

Bass guitaristComposer
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About Andy West

Born 1953. Andy West is an American bass guitarist and composer.

Andy West (born February 6, 1953) is an American bass guitarist and composer who is an original founding member of the Dixie Dregs along with Steve Morse. Since the breakup of the original band in 1983, West has been on albums with Mike Keneally, Henry Kaiser, Paul Barrere, Vinnie Moore, and many others. His frequent style of playing bass is with a guitar pick, although he has performed in fingerstyle on several occasions. - (with Mike Keneally, Henry Kaiser, Prairie Prince) - Immune Records.

2001 Andy West - Rama 1 - with Mike Portnoy, Mike Keneally, Rod Morgenstein, Toshi Iseda, Jonathan Mover, T Lavitz, Kit Watkins, and Jens Johansson - Magna Carta Records

2005 FWAP - Secret World (with Joaquin Lievano and Hilary Jones)

2019 Five Times Surprise (with Henry Kaiser, Anthony Pirog, Jeff Sipe, Tracy Silverman) - Cuneiform Records

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Important facts

Born
6 February 1953, Newport
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Bass guitarist, composer
Nationality
United States
Education
Academy of Richmond County

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Andy West?

American guitarist

When was Andy West born?

Andy West was born on 6 February 1953 in Newport.

What is Andy West's occupation?

Andy West is a bass guitarist and composer.

What nationality is Andy West?

Andy West is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andy West

· Wikidata: Q4761467

· DBpedia: Andy West

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