Carol Kaye (née Smith; [1] born March 24, 1935) [2] is an American musician. She is one of the most prolific recorded bass guitarists in rock and pop music, playing on an estimated 10,000 …

The American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers has honored Carol Kaye for creative bass lines on Records, Movies and TV-Film recorded music

Sep 24, 2025 · Kaye was finally recognized by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, and will be included in its 2025 class via its “musical excellence” category.

Though rarely in the spotlight, bassist Carol Kaye shaped the sound of American pop music. As the bedrock of the ‘60s and ‘70s L.A. studio scene, her distinctive touch redefined the bass as …

Jun 19, 2025 · Wrecking Crew's Carol Kaye is 'declining' her invitation to the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction: "I was never a 'wrecker' at all."

Jun 21, 2025 · NEW YORK (AP) — Carol Kaye, a prolific and revered bassist who played on thousands of songs in the 1960s including hits by the Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel and …

Jun 18, 2025 · Kaye used her message Wednesday to relay a quick summary of how she came to specialize in playing bass, despite having first been a jazz guitarist.

Jun 21, 2025 · Bassist Carol Kaye plays an Epiphone hollowbody electric guitar in April 1966 in Los Angeles, California. Carol Kaye, one of the most prolific bassists in rock and pop history, …

Apr 29, 2025 · The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its inductees for 2025, including Kaye, who will receive the Musical Excellence Award alongside Philly soul producer Thom Bell and …

Jun 18, 2025 · When this year's inductees to the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame were announced, Carol Kaye's name was among them. Kaye was the bassist for the Wrecking Crew, the legendary …