Jim Fielder, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Jim Fielder

American musician

Date of Birth: 04-Oct-1947

Place of Birth: Denton, Texas, United States

Profession: composer, musician, guitarist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Jim Fielder (born October 4, 1947 in Denton, Texas) is an American bassist, best known for his work as an original member of Blood, Sweat & Tears. Fielder attended Loara High School in Anaheim, California.
While at Loara, the young Fielder befriended classmates Tim Buckley and Larry Beckett, a relationship that would launch Fielder into the music industry.
Prior to joining BS&T he worked with Buckley, and he played in several other notable bands including Mastin & Brewer with Mike Brewer and Billy Mundi, The Mothers of Invention (for whom he played rhythm guitar), and Buffalo Springfield. Since his departure from BS&T, Fielder has worked extensively as a session musician.
He is currently a standing member of Neil Sedaka's band.