Tab Martin

Tab Martin
Martin in 1968
Background information
Born
Alan Raymond Brearley

(1944-12-24) 24 December 1944
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
GenresJazz, pop
OccupationBassist
Years active1963–1979
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Tab Martin (born Alan Raymond Brearley; 24 December 1944) is an English bass guitarist. He has been a member of well-known English bands from the 1960s. He was a member of the Tornados and played on their hit "Globetrotter". He was also a member of the Peddlers and played on their hits "Birth" and "Girlie". He also founded 1960s group the Saints.

Martin was known for his technique of playing his bass in an upright fashion. In 1967, Martin was no. 9 in the Bass Guitarist section of the Beat Instrumental Gold Star Awards.

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