Legendary bassist Thomas Michael Stevens, aka T.M. Stevens, passed away on March 10 at the age of 72, people close to him announced on social networking sites.
A skilled bassist whose groovy, distinctive playing style transcended genres from funk to rock, Stevens became a beloved session musician after playing in Minneapolis in the late 1970s and played on numerous albums and singles. In addition to collaborating with some of the biggest names in the music industry, he has also released solo albums. He created the musical style known as "heavy metal funk" and made a name for himself.
We join his many fans in mourning his loss and wish him the best of luck.