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Nick Fyffe

Nick Fyffe is an English bass player, probably best known for his stint in British funk band Jamiroquai. He also writes and produces music and occasionally MD’s bands. He replaced Stuart Zender in 1999 with the release of the album Synkronized. He was in the process of applying to a Jamiroquai tribute band, when he got the offer to join Jamiroquai. Fyffe recorded and toured with the band until his departure in 2003.

Nick uses guitar stands GS401B, GS402B, GS414B, GS422B and GS432B. He also uses keyboard stands KS130B and KS400B. Nick says, “...I always had a problem with my straps snagging on the bottom of a stand. It doesn't look too cool when you go to grab a bass and the stand comes with it. The GS414B eradicates this problem with it's simple but effective design. I use them in my studio too...I love them!”

From an early age, Nick wanted to be a professional drummer. He would play drums after shows in the theatres where his father worked as keyboard player and musical director.

Later, as early Hip-Hop was emerging from the States, Nick became fascinated with his father’s analog synthesizers and acquired a small collection of drum machines which he would spend hours programming.

At the age of thirteen, Nick discovered Jimi Hendrix through his older half brother and decided he would grow his hair as big as possible and began playing guitar. Being naturally left-handed but without a left handed instrument, Nick taught himself to play the “wrong” way round.

He switched to playing bass several years later after listening to the music of Sly and the Family Stone, Parliament, and Prince. Here ensured a period of exploring other styles of music from Motown and Jazz, to Rock and Reggae and playing any gigs he could. He joined local Reading band “Funk Assembly” and began co-running the 11-piece band, organizing and promoting gigs.

Nick soon made the move to London, and in 1998, his big break came when he auditioned for Jamiroquai and got the job. Here followed a five year period of international touring, two studio albums (“Synkronized” and “A Funk Oddysey”) and a wealth of experience.

Nick has since gone on to record and perform with a diverse range of artists including Hard-fi, Shapeshifters, Pixie Lott, Tom Baxter, Bodyrockers, Kid British, David Jordan, TheNewNo2 and Erik Hassle.

Since his departure from Jamiroquai, Fyffe has been lecturing at various colleges, and played with the UK dance ensemble. The Sunflower Jam is an annual charity event that Nick has been involved in since it’s conception in 2006. At these events he has performed with legendary names, Robert Plant, Paul Weller, Deep Purple, Status Quo, Bruce Dickinson, Sugs, Gary Brooker, Jon Lord, Ian Paice and others.

Visit nickfyffe.com to find out more.