Born March 24, 1935, in Everett, Washington, USA, a prolific bass player. It is estimated she has played on 10,000 recordings. She is the only female member of "The Wrecking Crew", a group of musicians known to assemble quickly and often record the background music in one take.
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Official website. Legendary studio musician, writer, publisher, and educator of famous bassists. Well-known for her tutorial bass books. Also sells her autobiography through the website. Part of The Wrecking Crew, though she rejects and dislikes the term.
A now-deleted post by Kaye explains her reasons for declining the Hall of Fame award. Also has a brief biography and select discography.
(June 19, 2025)
Interview by Ernie Ball in the 2020s to honor Kaye's 85th birthday.
(February 18, 2020)
Carl Wiser interviews Ms. Kaye. Originally interviewed in 2011, updated in 2018.
(April 18, 2019)
From TapeOp. Interview with the woman who recorded with The Wrecking Crew and with Phil Spector's Wall of Sound.
(January 31, 2005)
Official website. Legendary studio musician, writer, publisher, and educator of famous bassists. Well-known for her tutorial bass books. Also sells her autobiography through the website. Part of The Wrecking Crew, though she rejects and dislikes the term.
A now-deleted post by Kaye explains her reasons for declining the Hall of Fame award. Also has a brief biography and select discography.
(June 19, 2025)
Interview by Ernie Ball in the 2020s to honor Kaye's 85th birthday.
(February 18, 2020)
Carl Wiser interviews Ms. Kaye. Originally interviewed in 2011, updated in 2018.
(April 18, 2019)
From TapeOp. Interview with the woman who recorded with The Wrecking Crew and with Phil Spector's Wall of Sound.
(January 31, 2005)
