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Funkadelic Bassist Billy Bass Nelson Dead At 75

William "Billy Bass" Nelson, the original bassist for George Clinton's pioneering psychedelic funk crew Funkadelic, has passed away. According to Ultimate Classic Rock , Clinton's Facebook page erroneously reported Nelson's passing last Monday and then confirmed it on Saturday. No cause of death has been reported. Three days earlier, Nelson turned 75. The post Funkadelic Bassist Billy Bass Nelson Dead At 75 appeared first on Stereogum.

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02:20 on February 3 2026

Funkadelic Bassist Billy Bass Nelson Dead At 75

Stereogum — William "Billy Bass" Nelson, the original bassist for George Clinton's pioneering psychedelic funk crew Funkadelic, has passed away. According to Ultimate Classic Rock , ... more info
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