Matt Bissonette (musician)

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Matt Bissonette
Bissonette in 2018
Background information
Born	(1961-07-25) July 25, 1961 (age 63)
Genres	Jazz jazz fusion progressive metal instrumental rock
Occupations	Musician
Instruments	Bass vocals
Years active	1980s–present
Member of	Elton John Band
Formerly of	David Lee Roth Band Ringo Starr and the Roundheads Electric Light Orchestra

Matt Bissonette (born July 25, 1961) is an American bass player and vocalist. According to Guitar 9, an online musicianship magazine, he has played bass and other stringed instruments on at least 22 albums, with music styles ranging from jazz, jazz fusion, progressive metal and instrumental rock. Bissonette has played bass with performers such as David Lee Roth (1987–1992), Jeff Lynne and ELO (2001), Ringo Starr (2003–2005), Elton John (2012–2023). Off the Record", Exploring, May 1988, p. E10, retrieved 2011-07-23</ref>^[1] He is the brother of drummer Gregg Bissonette.