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Jaco Pastorius was an American jazz bassist, composer, and producer, widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential electric bass players in history. Born in Pennsylvania, Pastorius revolutionized the role of the electric bass guitar in jazz and fusion. He gained widespread recognition for his work with Weather Report in the 1970s and his groundbreaking solo album. Known for his virtuosic technique, harmonic sophistication, and pioneering use of harmonics, he tragically struggled with mental health issues later in life.

• Pastorius famously removed the frets from his 1962 Fender Jazz Bass, creating his signature sound. This bass, nicknamed the "Bass of Doom," was stolen in 1986 and only recovered decades later.
• Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Pastorius's mental health deteriorated significantly in the mid-1980s, exacerbated by substance abuse. This led to increasingly erratic behavior and professional difficulties.
• After being fired from Weather Report and struggling to maintain his career, Pastorius became homeless for periods, living on the streets of New York.
• His life ended tragically at age 35. After being beaten by a nightclub bouncer in Florida following an altercation where he tried to kick in a glass door, he sustained severe head and facial injuries. He fell into a coma and died 10 days later from complications including brain hemorrhage and kidney failure.