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- Birth nameMelbourne R. Cranshaw
- Bob Cranshaw was born on December 10, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for The Bridges of Madison County (1995), Savages (1972) and The Dick Cavett Show (1968). He was married to Bobbi. He died on November 2, 2016 in Manhattan, New York, USA.
- SpouseBobbi(? - 2016) (his death)
- He was a jazz bassist best known for his association with saxophonist Sonny Rollins, whom he accompanied on almost every concert and album starting in 1962. He appeared on more recordings on the famous Blue Note label in the 1960s than any other bass player.
- He performed with Paul Simon, Coleman Hawkins, Rod Stewart, the "Saturday Night Live" orchestra, and the studio band of "Sesame Street".
- In addition to studio work, he played in Broadway pit orchestras and for visiting singers, including Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, and Peggy Lee.
- He grew up in Evanston, Illinois, where his father was a choir director.
- He received a bachelor's degree from Roosevelt University, then served in the Army before taking up his musical career in Chicago.
- I didn't ask to be a star. I wanted to be a sideman. I wanted to be a super-sideman.
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