Beyond being a master of the upright bass, Peter “Chuck” Badie was blessed with an astounding memory. He'd tell stories of the early days in his career and say things like, “It was a Tuesday night in 1952” and then name every musician on the bandstand. Peter “Chuck” Badie died on April 15, 2023, at the age of 97.
Master Bassist Peter “Chuck” Badie Passes