Joe Chemay is an American bassist and background singer, known for his recording session work.
Joe Chemay
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| Birth name | Joseph Chemay |
| Genres | Rock music, country music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Bass, vocals |
| Years active | 1980–present |
Chemay started out working as a session and touring support musician in Los Angeles, but moved to Nashville in 1989.[1]
Chemay has worked with Elton John, Shania Twain,[2] Bill Medley,[3] Peter Cetera,[4] Lionel Richie, Christopher Cross, The Beach Boys,[5] Leon Russell,[6] Michael Nesmith,[7] and others.
In 1980 and 1981, Chemay participated in Pink Floyd's The Wall Tour, providing backing vocals.[8] Chemay also was a member of Roger Waters' Bleeding Heart Band, staging a 1990 production of The Wall.[9]
In 2006, Chemay formed the Trifectone Music Group with Biff Watson and Ed Seay to write, develop and produce commercial music.[1][10]