Scott Wilson (born November 25, 1972) is an American musician, songwriter, and music producer from

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. He is most known for his time as the bass guitarist for the rock band Tantric, having appeared on their 2014 album ''

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'' and '' Mercury Retrograde'' in 2018, and for being the director of

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studies at the

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. Scott is now the bass guitarist of

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and has completed the band's fifth studio album.

Career

Tantric (2013–2017)

Wilson served as the bass guitarist for Tantric beginning in 2013, appearing with them on multiple national tours, the band's 2014 album

, and on Mercury Retrograde in 2018. He was recruited shortly after the production of the band's previous album

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, and appeared with the band on multiple tours, including the 2016 edition of the Make America Rock Again tour, sharing the stage with

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, and more. In an interview with Stone Age Rock Report, Wilson described the tour as "a big success for the band and quite eventful". In July 2017, Wilson announced publicly that he would be leaving the band, and had already begun working on new material with

Saving Abel (2017–present)

Saving Abel announced via their

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page that Wilson would be replacing Eric Taylor on bass guitar on June 14, 2017. The band is currently working on writing a new record.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Wilson, Scott 1972 births Living people Musicians from Colorado Springs, Colorado