Jaco Pastorius

John Francis Anthony Pastorius III (December 1, 1951 – September 21, 1987), was an American jazz musician widely acknowledged for his skills as an electric bass player. His style was noteworthy for containing intricate solos in the higher register on the fretless bass. Pastorius suffered from mental illness including a substance-related disorder, and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1982. He died in 1987 at age 35 following a violent altercation at a Fort Lauderdale drinking establishment. He is regarded as one of the most influential bass players of all time.

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