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Melvin M. Ragin (December 8, 1950 – October 24, 2018), known professionally as "Wah Wah Watson," was an American guitarist who was a member of the Funk Brothers, the studio band for Motown Records. He also worked extensively as a session musician in a variety of genres from jazz and pop to R&B.
Melvin Ragin (Detroit, Míchigan; 8 de diciembre de 1950-Santa Mónica, California; 24 de octubre de 2018 [1] ), más conocido por su nombre artístico Wah-Wah Watson, fue un guitarrista y músico de sesión de soul, jazz, funk y disco, especialmente conocido por su uso del pedal de wah-wah.
Nov. 1, 2018. Melvin Ragin, the guitarist who performed as Wah Wah Watson through decades of recording and touring — with the Temptations, Michael Jackson, Maxwell, Herbie Hancock, Alicia...
26 de oct. de 2018 · Melvin “Wah Wah Watson” Ragin: 1950–2018. Melvin “Wah Wah Watson” Ragin from the Funk Brothers performs live onstage in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in 1976. With his rhythmic skill and creative daring, the inventive guitarist proved that the wah pedal was much more than a gimmick.
25 de oct. de 2018 · The legendary guitarist for Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson and other soul and funk stars died on Wednesday at 67. He was known for his wah wah pedal and his funky riffs on classics like "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" and "I Will Survive". He also worked with Quincy Jones, Smokey Robinson and Demis Roussos.
Learn how Wah Wah Watson, the session ace who played on hundreds of soul/funk/pop classics, became a Motown legend and a jazz innovator. From his early sessions with Norman Whitfield and Herbie Hancock to his own studio and teaching projects, discover his life and career highlights.
Melvin "Wah Wah" Watson. American soul/funk guitarist, songwriter and producer. He worked as a top session musician for artists such as Michael Jackson ( Off The Wall ), Marvin Gaye ( Let's Get It On ), Herbie Hancock ( Man-Child ), and Quincy Jones ( Body Heat ), among others.
