Mike Merritt (musician)
Bassist for Conan O'Brien's house bands.
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Born in Philadelphia, he is the son of jazz bassist Jymie Merritt. He began lessons on upright with Eligio Rossi and studied with Warren McLendon. Merritt moved to New York in 1980 and played with Johnny Copeland through 1989, also working with Johnnie Johnson. In 1993, guitarist Jimmy Vivino called him about auditioning for Max Weinberg's group for Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
Quick Facts
- Born
- July 28, 1955
- Birthplace
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Father
- Jymie Merritt
- Early teachers
- Eligio Rossi, Warren McLendon
- Moved to new york
- 1980
- Played with johnny copeland
- 1980 through 1989
- Joined max weinberg's band
- 1993
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