Pino Palladino

Pino Palladino, born on October 17, 1957, is a renowned Welsh bass guitarist celebrated for his versatility across various musical genres, including rock and roll, blues rock, rhythm and blues, jazz, neo-soul, and funk. Over the years, Palladino has built an impressive career, collaborating with a diverse array of artists and bands. Notably, he was a key member of the John Mayer Trio and co-founded The RH Factor with jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove, a group that seamlessly blended soul, jazz, and R&B.

Palladino’s exceptional skill on the bass guitar quickly made him the top choice for many prominent musicians, including Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey of The Who, who sought him to succeed the legendary John Entwistle. His innovative playing style and melodic sensibility have established him as one of the most in-demand session musicians in the industry. Throughout his career, he has contributed to a multitude of recordings for some of the most successful artists worldwide. His mastery of various playing techniques has evolved from his late 1970s fretless Music Man StingRay bass to the addition of fretted Fender Precision and Jaguar basses in his setup. Recognizing his talent, custom instruments with his name have been crafted, further solidifying his legacy in the music world.