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Prescott Niles (born May 2, 1954) is an American rock bassist. He is best known as bassist with the Knack, who had a No. 1 US / No. 6 UK hit with "My Sharona". Since 2013 he has played bass with Mike Pinera's Classic Rock All-Stars and Missing Persons.
Prescott Niles. Prescott Niles had the privilege to have been born in New York City. His childhood dreams revolved around the world of baseball. His goal was to play shortstop for The New York Yankees. Prescott had a natural gift for the game.
The Knack was founded in 1978 with the original and classic lineup of Doug Fieger (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Berton Averre (lead guitar, backing vocals), Prescott Niles (bass) and Bruce Gary (drums). It was this lineup that recorded the group's first three albums.
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19 de sept. de 2022 · The Knack’s Prescott Niles looks back on 5 of his best albums. By Bass Player Staff. ( Bass Player ) published 19 September 2022. A self-confessed bass addict, Prescott offers us the low-end perspective on the basslines behind of the catchiest hits in rock and new wave – and the catchiest bar none.
Prescott Niles: Bass Guitar, Six String Bass Guitar. Drums: David Henderson as Holmes Jones, Pat Torpey. Accordion on “Les Girls”: Art Fein. Saxophones on “Les Girls”: John Amato. Guitar Solo on “A World Of My Own”: John Jorgenson. Percussion on “The Man On The Beach”: Justin Rocherolle. Normal as the Next Guy.
Founding members Doug Fieger, Berton Averre, Bruce Gary and Prescott Niles sculptured a sound which was irresistibly familiar but at the same time unlike anything else which was playing on the radio. Its first performance, June 1, 1978, at the Whisky-A-Go-Go, was a sensation.
