Carmine Rojas

Carmine Rojas, born on February 14, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York, is a distinguished American bass guitarist, musical director, composer, and producer. His illustrious career took off when he joined David Bowie’s band from 1983 to 1987, contributing his bass skills to iconic tracks like "Let’s Dance," "China Girl," "Modern Love," and "Blue Jean," all of which achieved multi-platinum status.

Between 1985 and 1986, Rojas served as both musical director and bassist for Julian Lennon, further enhancing his reputation in the music industry. His collaboration with Rod Stewart spanned from 1988 to 2003, during which he played a pivotal role as musical director and bassist. Notably, he contributed to the multi-platinum live album and DVD “Unplugged...and Seated,” and co-wrote songs for Stewart's albums “Vagabond Heart” and “A Spanner in the Works.”

Rojas has collaborated with an impressive roster of music legends, including Tina Turner, Keith Richards, Stevie Wonder, and Eric Clapton, among many others. Currently, he is active with blues rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa, having started their partnership in 2005. Their collaboration includes the album “You and Me” and a series of successful live recordings, such as “Live from Nowhere in Particular” and performances at the Royal Albert Hall and Beacon Theatre. Rojas continues to leave his mark on the music scene with his prolific contributions and collaborations.