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- Name: John Francis Pastorius III
- Born: December 1, 1951
- Died: September 21, 1987 (aged 35)
- Genres: Jazz , Funk
- Origin: Norristown, Pennsylvania
- Active: 1964-1987
- Albums: 10
- Labels: Epic Records, Warner Bros. Records, Columbia Records
- 1988: Inducted into Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame
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Career
Jaco Pastorius started out as a drummer but switched to bass after injuring his wrist while playing football. As he developed as a bass player his interest in jazz grew.Pastorius released his self-titled debut album in 1976. Shortly after he joined the jazz fusion group Weather Report. He recorded six albums with the group while maintaining a solo career until 1986.
Death
Pastorius suffered from drug and mental health problems later in his life. On September 11, 1987 he was severely beaten by a club bouncer named Luc Havan. Pastorius never recovered from his injuries. His family decided to take him off life support on September 21, 1987. Havan was charged with man-slaughter and served four months in prison.-
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Jaco Pastorius' "Portrait of Tracy" is one of the greatest, most beautiful songs ever written. He officially conquers the bass. #musicmonday
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Jaco Pastorius' "Portrait of Tracy" is one of the greatest, most beautiful songs ever written. He officially conquers the bass. #musicmonday
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Jaco Pastorius, "Three Views Of A Secret (Remastered LP Version)." http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001A39QU6/?tag=m0f60-20
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Jaco Pastorius es la onda!! amazing!
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Jaco Pastorius, "Three Views Of A Secret (Remastered LP Version)." http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001A39QU6/?tag=m0f60-20
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Jaco Pastorius es la onda!! amazing!
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