
Carol Kaye
United StatesMember of The Wrecking Crew
session musician•bassist•guitarist•educator
生日
March 24, 1935
星座
Aries
出生地
Everett, Washington, USA
年龄
91岁
身高
5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
简介
Carol Kaye 是一位美国音乐人,也是摇滚和流行音乐史上作品最多的贝斯吉他手之一,在超过65年的职业生涯中录制了约一万张唱片。她是传奇录音室乐手团体 The Wrecking Crew 的核心成员,尽管当时这个团体只被称为“自由录音室乐手”。
Kaye 的贝斯线定义了无数60和70年代热门歌曲的声音,从 The Beach Boys 的《Good Vibrations》到 Simon & Garfunkel 的《The Boxer》,以及《蝙蝠侠》和《碟中谍》的原版电视主题曲。她曾与制作人 Phil Spector 和 Brian Wilson 合作,并为 Frank Sinatra、Marvin Gaye、Stevie Wonder 等数百位艺人录制唱片。她1969年的教学书《How To Play The Electric Bass》改变了该乐器的名称和教学法。
2025年,Kaye 被选入摇滚名人堂的卓越音乐类别,但她拒绝了这一荣誉,成为首位这样做的人。如今已90多岁高龄的她仍在教学,偶尔接受采访,被贝斯手和音乐史学家视为60年代流行音乐声音的隐藏建筑师。
早年生活与背景
Carol Kaye 于1935年3月24日出生在华盛顿州埃弗雷特,父母 Clyde 和 Dot Smith 都是职业音乐人。她的父亲是一位爵士长号手,曾在大型乐队演奏;母亲则是一位钢琴家。1942年,父亲卖掉一架钢琴,资助全家搬到加利福尼亚州威尔明顿。Kaye 描述父亲对她很暴力,她说服母亲离开了他。离婚后,母亲在贫困中将她抚养长大。
童年时期,Kaye 患有口吃和龅牙。她后来回忆道:“我和妈妈度过了一段非常艰难的时光。我口吃,还有龅牙。我在学校成绩不错,但完全找不到自我。”九岁时,她开始通过打扫他们居住的公寓楼来赚钱。13岁时,母亲从旅行推销员那里凑了10美元给她买了一把钢棒吉他,这改变了她的生活。她开始上课并迅速脱颖而出。不到一年,她就开始自己教授吉他课。
14岁时,Kaye 开始在洛杉矶的爵士俱乐部演奏,用爵士吉他演奏比波普爵士乐,与 Bob Neal 的爵士乐队(为 Lenny Bruce 伴奏)以及 Teddy Edwards 和 Billy Higgins 等顶级团体合作。她的青少年时期在大型乐队巡回演出中磨练技艺。1957年,一个偶然的机会改变了一切:她受邀为年轻的 Sam Cooke 录制歌曲《Summertime》。这次录音工作比俱乐部演出更赚钱,她因此以此为生。她继续录音工作,最著名的是在 Ritchie Valens 1958年的热门歌曲《La Bamba》和《Donna》中演奏吉他。
职业发展
Kaye 在1957年意外进入录音室工作,为 Sam Cooke 的《Summertime》弹吉他,开启了她的录音生涯。1958年,她在 Ritchie Valens 的标志性热门歌曲《La Bamba》和《Donna》中弹奏吉他。60年代初,她开始在 Gold Star Studios 与制作人 Phil Spector 合作,参与了众多“音墙”热门歌曲的录制,包括 The Crystals 的《Then He Kissed Me》和 The Righteous Brothers 的《You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'》。
决定性的时刻发生在1963年,当时 Capitol Records 的一次录音中,一位 Fender 贝斯手未能到场。Kaye 拿起 Fender 贝斯顶替。虽然她之前并非专攻此乐器,但她的吉他背景使她迅速适应。她很快成为唱片公司、电影和电视制片人以及广告歌制作人的贝斯首选。在60和70年代,她在无数热门唱片中演奏,包括 The Beach Boys、Ray Charles、Cher、The Supremes、Buffalo Springfield、Joe Cocker、Glen Campbell、Martha and the Vandellas、The Monkees、Simon & Garfunkel、Frank Sinatra、Marvin Gaye、B.J. Thomas、Ike & Tina Turner、Sonny & Cher、Stevie Wonder、The Temptations、The Four Tops 和 Nancy Sinatra。她还演奏了《蝙蝠侠》和《碟中谍》的原版电视主题曲。
在60年代末和70年代,Kaye 转向电影配乐工作,在传奇作曲家 Michel LeGrand、Quincy Jones、Elmer Bernstein、Lalo Schifrin、David Rose、David Grusin、Ernie Freeman、Hugo Montenegro、Leonard Rosenman、John Williams、Alfred 和 Lionel Newman 的指导下演奏。1969年,她写了第一本贝斯教学书《How To Play The Electric Bass》,实际上将“Fender Bass”的名称改为“Electric Bass”。她开始教授数百名电贝斯学生,其中许多人后来成名。她在70年代末逐渐减少录音工作,但通过教学、编写教学书以及偶尔的演出和采访继续她的职业生涯。她出现在2008年的纪录片《The Wrecking Crew》中。2025年,Kaye 被选入摇滚名人堂的卓越音乐奖类别,但她拒绝了这一荣誉。
职业生涯年表
公众形象与风格
名气与粉丝圈
Carol Kaye's name may not light up stadiums, but among the millions who have heard her basslines, she is nothing short of legendary. According to iFANN's Global Fame Engine, she is currently EVALUATED_UNRANKED, meaning she has been assessed but does not hold a placement in the published rankings. This is a curious oversight for a musician who has shaped the sound of popular music for over six decades, yet it reflects the quiet, behind-the-scenes nature of her career.
Her fandom, while lacking a formal name, is a devoted and knowledgeable community of bass players, music historians, and classic rock enthusiasts. They gather in forums and social media groups to dissect her techniques, share rare recordings, and celebrate her birthday each year. There is no official fan club or organized campaigns, but the reverence is palpable. Fans often describe her as "one of the greatest musicians of all time," and they actively work to educate others about her immense contributions, ensuring that her legacy is not forgotten.
趣闻与传奇
Carol Kaye's career is filled with remarkable facts and enduring legends. She estimates she played on over 10,000 recordings, making her one of the most prolific session musicians in history. During her peak years, she was often the only woman in the studio, a reflection of her pioneering role. The term "Wrecking Crew" was coined by drummer Hal Blaine for his book; at the time, they were known as "freelance studio musicians" or "the clique." Kaye overcame childhood stuttering and buck teeth to become a legendary musician. Her mother bought her first steel guitar for $10 from a traveling salesman when she was 13. She has a French Bulldog named after her. Kaye converted to Judaism from Baptist denominations. She is the first person known to decline a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
One of the most iconic moments in her later career came when she publicly declined her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, sparking a media frenzy. She voiced criticisms of the induction process and the documentary "The Wrecking Crew," leading to a public exchange with director Denny Tedesco, who called her "one of the greatest bass players of all time." This saga became a defining chapter in her story, illustrating her uncompromising nature and dedication to the truth as she sees it.
著名语录
“I stuttered. I had buck teeth. I did well in school, but I just couldn't find myself at all.”
“So mom and I had some pretty tough times.”
“So my mom, God bless her, she managed to pull the money together and I took lessons. And you know, I kind of excelled at playing the steel guitar.”
“I was raised by musician-parents and just sort of grew up around music, we were poor, but when music was played, you had a sparkle in your life.”
家庭与个人生活
重要关系
Kaye 与20世纪60年代和70年代音乐的众多名人合作:制作人 Phil Spector、Brian Wilson、Quincy Jones、Lalo Schifrin、Michel LeGrand、Elmer Bernstein 和 John Williams;同属 Wrecking Crew 的成员 Hal Blaine、Glen Campbell 和 Larry Knechtel;以及艺人包括 Sam Cooke、Ritchie Valens、The Beach Boys、Ray Charles、Cher、The Supremes、Frank Sinatra、Simon & Garfunkel、Marvin Gaye、Stevie Wonder、The Temptations、The Four Tops、The Monkees、Nancy Sinatra、Sonny & Cher、Ike & Tina Turner、Joe Cocker 和 Buffalo Springfield。
恋情与交往史
Carol Kaye 的个人生活相对私密。根据现有公开记录,她至少结过一次婚,但关于配偶的具体细节和确切结婚日期在公开资料中记载不详。她有婚姻中的孩子,但孩子的姓名和细节并未广泛公开。截至2026年,Kaye 的当前关系状况没有公开记录。她似乎专注于自己的遗产、教学和偶尔的公开露面。在可靠来源中未公开确认有现任伴侣。
- 已婚Kaye 至少结过一次婚,但关于配偶的细节并未广泛公开。
2026年薪资与身价
$1 Million
iFANN编辑团队估算
iFANN's editorial research currently estimates Carol Kaye's net worth at $1 million. Her wealth stems primarily from session musician fees for an estimated 10,000 recordings over decades, though session musicians in that era typically received flat fees rather than ongoing royalties. She also earned income from her instructional books, particularly "How To Play The Electric Bass" and subsequent publications, teaching fees from hundreds of private bass students, and speaking engagements and documentary appearances. As a session musician who worked primarily for flat fees in an era before digital streaming royalties, Kaye's wealth is modest compared to the recording artists she played for. Specific dollar figures are difficult to verify, but her estimated net worth reflects a lifetime of steady work in the music industry.
获奖 (1)
Carol Kaye于2025年被选入摇滚名人堂的音乐卓越奖类别,但她拒绝了这一荣誉,成为第一位拒绝摇滚名人堂入选的人。作为一名录音室乐手,她参与演奏的格莱美获奖录音并未为她个人赢得奖杯,但她在无数热门唱片中的贡献被广泛认为是流行音乐声音的基础。
2025 · 音乐卓越
Lifetime achievement as a session musician
代表作
How To Play The Electric Bass
1969 · Author and educator
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- 职业
- session musician, bassist, guitarist, educator
- 出生
- March 24, 1935
- 出生地
- Everett, Washington, USA
- 性别
- 女
- 星座
- Aries
- 身高
- 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
- Net Worth
- $1 Million
个人资料
- 全名
- Carol Smith
- 身高
- 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
常见问题
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