Drue Williams Jr, known as “The Voice Of the Bass” is a soulful solo bassist who really plays solo bass as of the sound of a sweet mellow voice.  His approach to playing solo melodies continues to capture the heart of listeners.

 

Drue Williams was born in Cleveland Ohio. At the age of nine, Drue first began playing the bass guitar with his father’s gospel quartet group named the “Ohio Silvertones”. Drue’s father would occasionally let him play 1 or 2 songs during small church programs. He continued to pursue his love for the bass guitar and by age 11 Drue became the Ohio Silvertones main bass guitar player.

 

Drue’s musical career took a major jump when one of his friends introduced him to the music of bassist Stanley Clarke. Drue’s bass playing has allowed him to perform on many local and professional stages, which includes the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in his home town Cleveland Ohio, BB King’s House of Blues in New York City as well as performances in Anaheim California and Nashville Tennessee and on many other stages. Drue also performed and toured with Grammy award winner Roy Wooten (FutureMan) of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. Has recorded and produced a CD which included the great bassist, Victor Wooten and sax player and also Grammy Award winner Jeff Coffin. 

 

Drue has never lost touch with his roots of gospel music. He still uses his gift of bass playing in church where he’s had the privilege of writing, recording and producing gospel music. He has also had the honor of serving as Minister of Music in several ministries.