Drue Williams Jr, known as “The Voice Of the Bass” is a soulful solo bassist who plays the bass as 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. Drue first began playing the bass guitar at the age of nine 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 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 has also produce and recorded with Grammy award winner Victor Wooten, Roy (Futureman) Wooten and Jeff Coffin on The Isaiah Williams Project debut CD.
Drue enjoys playing Funk, R&B, Smooth Jazz, Blues, and contemporary music. 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.