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So many musicians have passed this year. Recently we learned that Juan Nelson, from Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, has died.
To keep track of all the musicians who died this year, head over to Musicians Who Died in 2021.
Below is an excerpt from the press release:
To keep track of all the musicians who died this year, head over to Musicians Who Died in 2021.
Below is an excerpt from the press release:
World renowned and beloved bassist Juan Nelson passed away this Wednesday June 9, 2021. Performing with Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals for nearly 3 decades, there’s no one that can match the versatility, virtuosity, and mastery of Juan Nelson. In addition to being an accomplished and soulful bassist Juan was also a record producer, composer, and songwriter.
Juan was born on August 24th, 1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio and he moved to California in the late 1960’s. As a child, he was always fond of music. However, the bass guitar was his first love, and he bought his first instrument as a teen while working several jobs. “My first bass was a K bass and it cost 70 dollars,” Juan told Bass Player Magazine. “I saved up to buy it, took it home to play it and then found out that I need an amp to hear it!”. Juan eventually got that amp and the rest is history. He recounted playing for hours on end, often in the bathroom where the acoustics were best. Juan’s first show with Ben Harper and the band that became the Innocent Criminals was on April 30th, 1994 when they performed at Nick’s Caffé Trevi in Claremont, California. The musicians went on to have a 27 year long friendship and musical partnership, starting with Ben’s 1995 Album Fight for Your Mind and the Grammy Award Winning There Will Be A Light with the Blind Boys of Alabama.
Rest in peace.
Juan was born on August 24th, 1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio and he moved to California in the late 1960’s. As a child, he was always fond of music. However, the bass guitar was his first love, and he bought his first instrument as a teen while working several jobs. “My first bass was a K bass and it cost 70 dollars,” Juan told Bass Player Magazine. “I saved up to buy it, took it home to play it and then found out that I need an amp to hear it!”. Juan eventually got that amp and the rest is history. He recounted playing for hours on end, often in the bathroom where the acoustics were best. Juan’s first show with Ben Harper and the band that became the Innocent Criminals was on April 30th, 1994 when they performed at Nick’s Caffé Trevi in Claremont, California. The musicians went on to have a 27 year long friendship and musical partnership, starting with Ben’s 1995 Album Fight for Your Mind and the Grammy Award Winning There Will Be A Light with the Blind Boys of Alabama.
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