Jim Fielder

Jim Fielder (born October 4, 1947 in Denton, Texas) is an American bassist, best known for his work as an original member of Blood, Sweat & Tears. Prior to BS&T, he was rhythm guitarist for Frank Zappa's band The Mothers of Invention.

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Fielder (back, left) with Buffalo Springfield in early 1967, filling in for the then-deported Bruce Palmer

Fielder attended Loara High School in Anaheim, California. While at Loara, the young Fielder befriended classmates Tim Buckley and Larry Beckett, a relationship that would launch Fielder into the music industry. As well as the Mothers, Fielder's pre-BS&T career included work with Buckley, and several other notable bands including Mastin & Brewer, with Mike Brewer and Billy Mundi, and Buffalo Springfield.

Since he departed from BS&T, Fielder has worked extensively in the music industry both studio and live performances, and for 40+ years was a standing member of Neil Sedaka's band.

Discography

All albums are with Blood, Sweat & Tears unless otherwise noted.

• Tim Buckley (1966) - with Tim Buckley
• Absolutely Free (1966) – with The Mothers of Invention
• Buffalo Springfield Again (1967) – with Buffalo Springfield on "Everydays"
• Child Is Father to the Man (1968) – Blood, Sweat & Tears : RIAA Gold, #47
• Tell It Like It Is (A&M/CTI, 1969) – with George Benson
• Blood, Sweat & Tears (1968) – 1970 Grammy Award for Album of the Year, RIAA 4 x Multi-Platinum–, #1
• Blood, Sweat & Tears 3 (1970) – RIAA Gold, #1
• Blood, Sweat & Tears 4 (1971) – RIAA Gold, #10
• New Blood (1972) – #32
• No Sweat (1973) – #72
• What Goes Up! The Best of Blood, Sweat & Tears (1995)

External links

• Jim Fielder at AllMusicGuide.com