About John Baker Saunders
Lived 1954 – 1999 (aged 44). John Baker Saunders was an American musician and bassist.
John Baker Saunders, Jr. (September 23, 1954 – January 15, 1999) was an American musician, known as a founding member and bassist for the American grunge rock supergroup Mad Season, as well as a member of The Walkabouts.
Biography Saunders was born on September 23, 1954, in Montgomery, Alabama, to John Baker Saunders, Sr. and Charleen I. Greer. He attended North Shore Country Day School, Rye Country Day School, Fay School, New Trier High School (East), Cabrillo College and Providence College.
Aftermath In April 2002, Mad Season vocalist Layne Staley also died of an overdose. Lanegan died 20 years later, in February 2022, leaving Mike McCready and Barrett Martin as the only surviving members of Mad Season.
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American musician (1954-1999)
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John Baker Saunders was born on 23 September 1954 in Montgomery.
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John Baker Saunders died on 15 January 1999 in Seattle.
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John Baker Saunders was a musician and bassist.
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