Ethan Diante Farmer (born May 31, 1975), also known as "EBASSMAN", is an American bassist, and played on the releases of

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-winning artists including

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('' Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics''),

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('' Press Play'') and

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(''Live in Hawaii''), among other artists, in addition to touring with

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and

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. He's also worked with Babyface,

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, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake,

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and Rock N Roll Hall inductee Chip Shearin in the

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, in addition to others, on numerous studio sessions and tour dates. In addition, he has released a solo album, ''Wine & Strings'' and ''Wine & Strings 2.0,'' a followup to the original album and includes elements of

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, rock, funk, and

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. He was also a member of the house band of '' Rock the Cradle'', an MTV reality show that featured the children of pop, rock and R&B stars.

Early life and career

Farmer began playing the bass at six years of age with his family’s

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band, The Amazing Farmer Singers, a

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quartet. However, he did not become interested in pursuing it professionally until high school, when he realized he could make a living at it. Farmer graduated in 1993 from Hubbard High School on Chicago’s south side. Farmer credits his upbringing in Chicago for expanding his horizons past gospel and exposing him to rock, jazz and blues. He moved to

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in 1998, and credits gospel bass performer Andrew Gouche for mentoring him when and helping him to appear on BET’s '' Planet Groove'', playing with

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(which would be his first national appearance). Since then, he’s played with

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and

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among others as a session musician, in addition to releasing his own solo albums and touring with groups and musical artists. He was also featured on MTV’s ''Rock the Cradle'' as a member of its house band. Other notable acts Farmer’s worked with include Babyface, Destiny’s Child, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Lionel Richie, Nicole Scherzinger, Patti LaBelle as well as the jazz band The Avengers, among others.. In addition, he’s given masterclasses at the 2015 London Bass Guitar Show. Farmer has endorsements from Aguilar Amplification, Carvin Bass Guitars, Dunlop Strings, Levy’s Leathers, Performance Bass Guitars and Warrior Bass. Bass Mods also sells two bass guitars endorsed by Farmer, the Ethan Farmer Signature Model EF4 and EF5.

Credits

*Adrian B. King, ''Well Done'' (Bass) *Aloe Blacc, '' Lift Your Spirit'' (Bass) *Aretha Franklin, ''Sings the Great Diva Classics'' (Bass) *The Anointed Pace Sisters, ''Access Granted'' (Bass) *Babyface, ''

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'' (Bass) *Bethany Devine, ''Daily Confessions'' (Bass) *Big K.R.I.T., ''Cadillactica'' (Bass) *

Brandon Flowers Brandon Richard Flowers (born June 21, 1981) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and philanthropist, best known as the lead singer, keyboardist, and occasional bassist of the Las Vegas-based rock band the Killers. In addition to his ...

, '' The Desired Effect'' (Bass) *Brent Jones, ''Brent Jones & The T.P. Mobb'' (Bass) *

Darius Rucker Darius Carlos Rucker (born May 13, 1966) is an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He first gained fame as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of rock band Hootie & the Blowfish, which he founded in 1986 at the University of South Ca ...

, '' Back to Then'' (Bass) *

Carly Rae Jepsen Carly Rae Jepsen (born November 21, 1985) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. After studying musical theatre for most of her school life and while in university, Jepsen garnered mainstream attention after placing third on the fifth season of ...

, ''

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'' (Bass) *Christina Aguilera, '' Back to Basics: Live and Down Under'' (Bass), ''

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'' (Bass) *

Crystal Aikin Crystal Renee Aikin (born September 21, 1974) is an American gospel singer-songwriter from Tacoma, Washington, and the winner of the first season of '' Sunday Best''. Her eponymous debut album was released on January 13, 2009, through Verit ...

, ''

'' (Bass) *

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, '' The Dance'' (Bass) *

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, ''

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'' (Bass), ''Ultimate Deborah Cox'' (Composer) *Diddy, ''Press Play'' (Arranger, Bass) * Dorinda Clark-Cole, ''Rose of Gospel'' (Bass) * Earnest Pugh, ''Live: Rain on Us'' (Guitar, Bass), ''Earnestly Yours'' (Bass) *The Gospel Wonders, ''The Gospel Wonders'' (Bass) *Iyanla Van Zant, ''In the Meantime: The Music That Tells the Story'' (Bass) * JoAnn Rosario, ''Now More Than Ever…Worship'' (Guitar, Bass) *

, ''Saturday Night Experience, Vol. 1'' (Bass) * Karen Clark, '' Sheard 2nd Chance'' (Bass) *Kelly Price, ''Sing Pray Love, Vol. 1: Sing'' (Bass) * Kim Burrell, ''Love Album'' (Bass) *

Kirk Franklin Kirk Dewayne Franklin (born January 26, 1970) is an American songwriter, choir director, gospel singer, and rapper. He is best known for leading urban contemporary gospel ensembles such as The Family, God's Property, and One Nation Crew (1NC) ...

, ''Kirk Franklin Presents 1NC'' (Guitar, Bass) *Larry Callahan, ''The Evolution II'' (Bass) *Lilly Mack Singers, ''Lilly Mack Sing-A-Long Series: Sunday Afternoon'' (Bass) *Macy Gray, ''The Way'' (Bass, Composer) *Mary Mary, ''Incredible'' (Bass) *Mark Hubbard, ''He's up There'' (Bass) *

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, ''Dirty Pool'' (Bass) *

Michael Speaks Michael Speaks (born 1977) is an American R&B and gospel singer/songwriter originally from Benton Harbor, Michigan. He is best known for his singles "Whatever You Need" and "Just Wanna (Dance Now)", in addition to his appearance on the first ...

, ''Praise at Your Own Risk'' (Bass) * Michelle Williams, ''

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'' (Bass) *Onitsha, Church Girl (Bass, Composer) *RL, ''RL: Ements'' (Bass) *

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, '' I Need an Angel'' (Bass) *

Siedah Garrett Deborah Christine "Siedah" Garrett (born June 24, 1960) is an American singer and songwriter who has written songs and performed backing vocals for many recording artists in the music industry, such as Michael Jackson, the Pointer Sisters, Brand N ...

, ''Siedah'' (Bass) *

Terri Walker Terri Walker (born Chanelle Gstettenbauer, 14 April 1979) is an English R&B and soul singer-songwriter. Walker has released four albums in the United Kingdom, '' Untitled'', '' L.O.V.E'', ''I Am'' and ''Entitled''. She also provided the majorit ...

, Untitled (Bass, Composer) *

Tom Middleton Tom Middleton (born 18 August 1971) is a British electronic recording artist, sound designer, composer, music producer, remixer and DJ. His solo albums include ''Lifetracks'' (2007), ''Glasstracks'' (2011) and ''Sleep Better'' (2018). Middleton ...

, ''Sounds of the Cosmos'' (Bass) *

Vanessa L. Williams Vanessa Lynn Williams (born March 18, 1963) is an American singer, actress, and fashion designer. She gained recognition as the first African-American woman to receive the Miss America title when she was crowned Miss America 1984. She resign ...

, '' Real Thing'' (Bass) *Wayne Baker Brooks, ''Tricks Up My Sleeves EP'' (Arranger, Bass, Producer)

Discography

*''Wine & Strings'', 2011 *''Across the Heartland'' (Single), 2015 *''Farmer's Vineyard'', 2015

References

External links

*
Official website
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