Cherry Beat - Session Musicians


 * The following is a list of session musicians that contributed backing vocals and/or instruments to various Chrry Bat recordings. Most of the names were drawn from this site, but there are several exceptions. I used this site to help speed up the process of adding birth dates for some session musicians.

(born 12th January 1933 - died 16th May 2012, Age 78)
 * -|Session Musicians Introduced in the 1970's=
 * Donald Key

He contributed electric guitar and banjo to certain recordings in 1971, and banjo, percussion, and tambourine to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Donald no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 16th July 1936 - died 17th October 2007, Age 71)
 * Raymond Gunn

He contributed Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar to certain recordings in 1971, and tambourine on snare, tambourine, and snare drums to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Raymond no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 3rd June 1945, Age 79)
 * Harris Galvin

He contributed hammond organ and keyboard to certain recordings in 1971, hammond organ and backing vocal to certain recordings in 1974, and keyboard and melodica to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Harris no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 24th January 1949, Age 75)
 * Riley Ganz

He contributed tambourine and percussion to certain recordings in 1971, percussion and maracas to certain recordings in 1972, percussion, maracas, sleigh bells, and backing vocal to certain recordings in 1974, and percussion to certain recordings to 1976.

Since he became a producer for the band at the end of 1976, any subsequent instrumentation he contributes will no longer be updated on this page, as he is no longer officially a Chrry Bat session musician. As of 1981, he longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 3rd January 1936 - died 13th September 2010, Age 74)
 * Mickey Choudhury

He contributed rhythm guitar to certain recordings in 1971, and mandolin to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Mickey no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 3rd January 1944, Age 80)
 * Wiley Stancill

He contributed baritone saxophone, and handclaps to certain recordings in 1971, baritone saxophone to certain recordings in 1972, 1974, and 1976, great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977, and baritone saxophone to certain recordings in 1978 and 1979.

As of 1979, Wiley no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 29th September 1949, Age 74)
 * Ricky Stanbery

He contributed tenor saxophone, and handclaps to certain recordings in 1971, tenor saxophone to certain recordings in 1972, 1974, and 1976, great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977, and tenor saxophone to certain recordings in 1978 and 1979.

As of 1979, Ricky no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 3rd September 1934 - died 14th August 2013, Age 74)
 * Shaun Galloway

He contributed baritone saxophone to certain recordings in 1971, 1973, and 1974, and great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Shaun no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 21st June 1927, Age 97)
 * Tod Lowy

He contributed bongo drums to certain recordings in 1971, bongo drums, backing vocal, and bass drums to certain recordings in 1974, and bongo drums and bass drums to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Tod no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 19th July 1930 - died 19th May 2015, Age 84)
 * Antony Newcomb

He contributed chocalho and cowbell to certain recordings in 1971, cowbell to certain recordings in 1973, cowbell and snare drums to certain recordings in 1977, and cowbell to certain recordings in 1978.

As of 1978, Antony no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 15th August 1943, Age 81)
 * Ernesto Selby

He contributed tenor saxophone to certain recordings in 1971, 1972, 1974, and 1976, great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977, and tenor saxophone to certain recordings in 1978, 1979, 1980, and 1981.

As of 1981, Ernesto no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 10th March 1936 - died 11th July 2011, Age 75)
 * Oliver Janas

He contributed harmonica to certain recordings in 1971, 1974, and 1976.

As of 1976, Oliver no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 26th February 1941, Age 83)
 * German Sprinkle

He contributed alto saxophone and handclaps to certain recordings in 1971, alto saxophone to certain recordings in 1972, 1973, 1974, and 1976, and alto saxophone and great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, German no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 16th December 1921 - died 15th March 1999, Age 77)
 * Alphonse Labounty

He contributed boehm system clarinet to certain recordings in 1971, 1972, 1974, and 1976, great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977, harmonica to certain recordings in 1978, and boehm system clarinet to certain recordings in 1979.

As of 1979, Alphonse no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 16th June 1931 - died 9th January 2018, Age 86)
 * Jared Underhill

He contributed trumpet to certain recordings in 1971, 1972, 1974, and 1976, and trumpet and great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Jared no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 17th August 1939 - died 29th February 2010, Age 70)
 * Delmer Matousek

He contributed trombone to certain recordings in 1971, 1972, 1974, and 1976, great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977, and trombone to certain recordings in 1978, 1979, and 1980.

As of 1980, Delmer no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 19th October 1936 - died 13th April 2012, Age 75)
 * Chester McGlade

He contributed cello to certain recordings in 1971, 1972, 1974, 1976, and 1977.

As of 1977, Chester no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 24th April 1944, Age 80)
 * Elisha Bedsole

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1971 and 1972, violin to certain recordings in 1976, violin and cello to certain recordings in 1977, and cello to certain recordings in 1978.

As of 1978, Elisha no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 29th May 1942, Age 82)
 * Patricia Cockrill

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1971 and 1972, violin to certain recordings in 1976, violin and cello to certain recordings in 1977, and cello to certain recordings in 1978.

As of 1978, Patricia no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 3rd January 1942, Age 82)
 * Tracey Lessman

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1971 and 1972, violin to certain recordings in 1976, violin and cello to certain recordings in 1977, cello to certain recordings in 1978, violin and cello to certain recordings in 1979, violin to certain recordings in 1980 and 1981, and cello to certain recordings in 1999.

As of 1999, Tracey no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 2nd March 1940, Age 84)
 * Ron Hayhurst

He contributed flute to certain recordings in 1972 and 1976, flute and great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977, and flute to certain recordings in 1979 and 1980.

As of 1980, Ron no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 14th December 1932 - died 9th May 2000, Age 67)
 * Marvin Comer

He contributed conga drums to certain recordings in 1972, conga drums and drums with brushes in 1974, and timbales and snare drums to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Marvin no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 1st January 1934 - died 19th June 2019, Age 85)
 * Parker Bibb

He contributed steel pan to certain recordings in 1972, and snare drums to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Parker no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 13th January 1944, Age 80)
 * Ned Morphis

He contributed violin to certain recordings in 1972, 1974, and 1976, violin and cello to certain recordings in 1977, and cello to certain recordings in 1978, 1979, 1980, and 1999.

As of 1999, Ned no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 24th February 1925 - died 6th February 2016, Age 90)
 * Kent Felps

He contributed bamboo sticks to certain recordings in 1972, and snare drums to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Kent no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 12th February 1922 - died 25th December 2003, Age 81)
 * Calvin Arndt

He contributed glass bottle and spoon to certain recordings in 1972, and snare drums to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Calvin no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 28th December 1930 - died 10th July 2018, Age 87)
 * Brock Bostic

He contributed claves to certain recordings in 1972, and claves and snare drums to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Brock no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 28th June 1928 - died 31st December 2006, Age 78)
 * Milan Moniz

He contributed jawbone to certain recordings in 1972, and snare drums to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Milan no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 28th May 1911 - died 19th July 2009, Age 98)
 * Dominique Caraveo

He contributed sitar to certain recordings in 1972 and 1974.

As of 1974, Dominique no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 24th April 1932 - died 6th July 2020, Age 88)
 * Blaine Christ

He contributed bass pedals to certain recordings in 1972 and 1974, and bass drums to certain recordings in 1977.

As of 1977, Blaine no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 28th June 1931 - died 15th March 2019, Age 87)
 * Kendrick Vantassel

He contributed boehm system clarinet to certain recordings in 1972 and 1976, great highland bagpipes to certain recordings in 1977, and boehm system clarinet to certain recordings in 1979.

As of 1979, Kendrick no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 10th May 1931 - died 11th June 2017, Age 86)
 * Elwood Gowins

He contributed bass clarinet to certain recordings in 1972, and bassoon to certain recordings in 1976.

As of 1976, Elwood no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 10th October 1948, Age 75)
 * Lacy Gram

He contributed alto saxophone to certain recordings in 1972, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1980.

As of 1980, Lacy no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 16th September 1942, Age 81)
 * Noel Kontos

He contributed alto saxophone to certain recordings in 1972, 1973, 1976, and 1977.

As of 1977, Noel no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 9th January 1948, Age 76)
 * Darin Askins

He contributed trumpet to certain recordings in 1972, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, and 1981.

As of 1981, Darin no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 17th July 1930 - died 13th August 2016, Age 86)
 * Jackie Barb

He contributed trumpet to certain recordings in 1972, 1973, 1976, and 1977.

As of 1977, Jackie no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 4th April 1939 - died 17th July 2017, Age 78)
 * Johnathan Martz

He contributed trombone to certain recordings in 1972, trombone and tuba to certain recordings in 1976, and trombone to certain recordings in 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1981.

As of 1981, Johnathan no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 21st January 1942, Age 82)
 * Ellsworth Hutchins

He contributed violin to certain recordings in 1972, 1974, 1976, and 1977.

As of 1977, Ellsworth no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 23rd April 1935, Age 89)
 * Williams Torian

He contributed violin to certain recordings in 1972, 1976, and 1977.

As of 1977, Williams no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 17th October 1937 - 29th November 2017, Age 80)
 * Grady Ashman

He contributed viola to certain recordings in 1972, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1980.

As of 1980, Grady no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 9th May 1940, Age 84)
 * Neal Nobriga

He contributed viola to certain recordings in 1972, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, and 1999.

As of 1999, Neal no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 27th January 1956, Age 68)
 * Elodia McDonald

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1972, 1974, and 1976, backing vocal, electric piano, handclaps, and maracas to certain recordings in 1978, grand piano, backing vocal, keyboard, and sleigh bells to certain recordings in 1979, and backing vocal, percussion, bass drum, digital piano to certain recordings in 1980, harmony and backing vocal to certain recordings in 2001, and electric piano to certain recordings in 2010.

(born 4th January 1941, Age 83)
 * Gonzalo Northup

He contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1972, violin to certain recordings in 1976 and 1977, and viola to certain recordings in 1978.

As of 1978, Gonzalo no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 1st August 1944, Age 80)
 * Marcellus Folger

He contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1972, violin to certain recordings in 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, and 1981, and backing vocal to certain recordings in 1998.

As of 1998, Marcellus no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 12th September 1930 - died 14th April 2009, Age 78)
 * Terrance Bustamante

He contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1972, and violin to certain recordings in 1976, 1977, and 1978.

As of 1978, Terrance no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 14th May 1946, Age 78)
 * Dallas Guertin

He contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1972, cello and double bass to certain recordings in 1976, cello to certain recordings in 1977, 1979, and 1980, and backing vocal to certain recordings in 1998.

As of 1998, Dallas no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 3rd July 1942, Age 82)
 * Erich Phong

He contributed trumpet to certain recordings in 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, and 1999.

As of 1999, Erich no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 19th October 1946, Age 77)
 * Bob Brannon

He contributed oboe to certain recordings in 1973, 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1999.

As of 1999, Bob no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 24th May 1936 - died 29th August 2012, Age 76)
 * Horace Voris

He contributed oboe to certain recordings in 1973, 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1981.

As of 1981, Horace no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 13th October 1937 - died 8th September 2019, Age 81)
 * Tomas Newkirk

He contributed oboe to certain recordings in 1973, 1976, 1977, 1979, and 1981.

As of 1981, Tomas no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 4th October 1939, Age 84)
 * Dominick Stowell

He contributed oboe to certain recordings in 1973, 1977, 1978, and 1979, and 1981.

As of 1981, Dominick no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 31st March 1927 - died 22nd June 2008, Age 81)
 * Bryce Beighley

He contributed harpsichord to certain recordings in 1974, 1979, and 1980.

As of 1980, Bryce no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 2nd April 1935, Age 89)
 * Luciano Ransome

He contributed french horn to certain recordings in 1974, 1976, 1979, and 1980.

As of 1980, Luciano no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 5th June 1943, Age 81)
 * Bennie Mourer

He contributed cymbals to certain recordings in 1974, 1977, and 1978.

As of 1978, Bennie no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 11th October 1941, Age 82)
 * Taylor Stgermain

He contributed wood block to certain recordings in 1974, 1977, and 1978.

As of 1978, Taylor no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 28th September 1935 - died 14th October 2017, Age 82)
 * Lester Irion

He contributed rain-stick to certain recordings in 1974 and 1976.

As of 1976, Lester no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 9th January 1944 - died 19th October 2018, Age 74)
 * Wm Shorty

He contributed vibraphone to certain recordings in 1974, 1976, and 1977, and marxophone to certain recordings in 1980.

As of 1980, Wm no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 29th December 1936 - died 10th July 2018, Age 81)
 * Bennett Ackles

He contributed celesta to certain recordings in 1974 and 1976.

As of 1976, Bennett no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 30th April 1919 - died 13th October 2011, Age 92)
 * Jere Batres

He contributed finger cymbals to certain recordings in 1974.

As of 1974, Jere no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 22nd June 1951, Age 73)
 * Alexandra Wright

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1974.

As of 1974, Alexandra no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 13th May 1952, Age 72)
 * Katie Russell

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1974.

As of 1974, Katie no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 14th March 1951, Age 73)
 * Amber Whitby

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1974 and 1976, backing vocal, keyboard, and upright piano to certain recordings in 1978, grand piano, backing vocal, electric piano, and sleigh bells to certain recordings in 1979, and backing vocal, percussion, and electric piano to certain recordings in 1980.

As of 1980, Amber no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 19th September 1950, Age 73)
 * Charlotte Dohrn

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1974, backing vocal and golden harp to certain recordings in 1976, electric Celtic harp to certain recordings in 1977, backing vocal, electric piano, finger cymbals to certain recordings in 1978, backing vocal and sleigh bells to certain recordings in 1979, and percussion, backing vocal, tack piano, and lowrey organ to certain recordings in 1980.

As of 1980, Charlotte no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 21st July 1943, Age 81)
 * Bobbie Dossett

He contributed flugelhorn to certain recordings in 1976 and 1977.

As of 1977, Bobbie no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 24th October 1953, Age 70)
 * Esther O'Connell

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1976, backing vocal and keyboard to certain recordings in 1978, backing vocal and sleigh bells to certain recordings in 1979, backing vocal and grand piano to certain recordings in 1980, and grand piano to certain recordings in 2010.

(born 19th March 1940, Age 84)
 * Nobuo Hagiwara

He contributed acoustic guitar to certain recordings in 1978, and electric guitar and acoustic guitar to certain recordings in 1980.

As of 1980, Nobuo no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 26th May 1947, Age 77)
 * Junichi Ishimoto

He contributed Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar to certain recordings in 1978, backing vocal and handclaps to certain recordings in 1980, and backing vocal to certain recordings in 1998.

As of 1998, Junichi no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 23rd March 1945, Age 79)
 * Chiyoko Sakaguchi

She contributed shime-daiko to certain recordings in 1978, and tabla to certain recordings in 1980.

As of 1980, Chiyoko no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 16th February 1942, Age 82)
 * Orochi Matsumoto

He contributed ōtsuzumi to certain recordings in 1978.

As of 1978, Orochi no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 31st December 1939, Age 84)
 * Izanagi Hamamoto

He contributed horagai to certain recordings in 1978.

As of 1978, Izanagi no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 18th September 1944, Age 79)
 * Kaede Shiroma

He contributed kokyū to certain recordings in 1978.

As of 1978, Kaede no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 18th November 1942, Age 81)
 * Avaron Tanabe

She contributed tonkori to certain recordings in 1978.

As of 1978, Avaron no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 27th February 1943, Age 81)
 * Toby Stidham

He contributed lead guitar and electric guitar to certain recordings in 1978, lead guitar to certain recordings in 1979, and electric guitar to certain recordings in 1980 and 1981.

As of 1981, Toby no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 5th June 1941, Age 83)
 * Leandro Groff

He contributed rhythm guitar and acoustic guitar to certain recordings in 1978, rhythm guitar to certain recordings in 1979, electric guitar and classical guitar to certain recordings in 1980, and acoustic guitar to certain recordings in 1981.

As of 1981, Leandro no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 29th October 1946, Age 77)
 * Arnold Coloma

He contributed Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar to certain recordings in 1978, 1979, and 1980.

As of 1980, Arnold no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 18th October 1950, Age 73)
 * Cortez McNab

He contributed lead guitar and electric guitar to certain recordings in 1978, lead guitar to certain recordings in 1979, electric guitar to certain recordings in 1980, and lap slide guitar, and electric guitar to certain recordings in 1981.

As of 1981, Cortez no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 2nd August 1953, Age 71)
 * Luther Canup

He contributed rhythm guitar and EBow (on electric guitar) to certain recordings in 1978, rhythm guitar to certain recordings in 1979, electric guitar and rhythm guitar to certain recordings in 1980, electric guitar and acoustic guitar to certain recordings in 1981, and backing vocal and rhythm guitar to certain recordings in 1998.

As of 1998, Luther no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 11th July 1945, Age 79)
 * Perry McMillan

He contributed Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar to certain recordings in 1978, 1979, and 1980.

As of 1980, Perry no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 3rd February 1949, Age 75)
 * Percy Duncan

He contributed Ludwig Drum Kit to certain recordings in 1978 and 1979, snare drums to certain recordings in 1980, Ludwig Drum Kit to certain recordings in 1981, backing vocal and bongo drums to certain recordings in 1998, and Ludwig Drum Kit to certain recordings in 1999.

As of 1999, Percy no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 19th May 1951, Age 73)
 * Teodoro Orterga

He contributed trombone to certain recordings in 1978, 1979, 1981, 1999, and 2001.

As of 2001, Teodoro no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 10th December 1953, Age 70)
 * Wilburn Charboneau

He contributed trombone and trumpet to certain recordings in 1978 and 1979, trumpet to certain recordings in 1980, trombone to certain recordings in 1981, 1999, 2001, and 2005, and trumpet to certain recordings in 2010.

(born 17th December 1950, Age 73)
 * Coleman Lovell

He contributed tambourine and percussion to certain recordings in 1978, percussion to certain recordings in 1979, percussion, backing vocal, and chimes to certain recordings in 1980, castanets, cowbell, tambourine, shakers, and percussion to certain recordings in 1981, and backing vocal to certain recordings in 1998.

As of 1998, Coleman no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 1st February 1946, Age 78)
 * Rafael Branum

He contributed alto saxophone to certain recordings in 1978, 1979, 1980, and 1981.

As of 1981, Rafael no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 20th February 1947, Age 77)
 * Raphael Carnegie

He contributed alto saxophone to certain recordings in 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, and 1999.

As of 1999, Raphael no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 12th July 1951, Age 73)
 * Leticia Angert

She contributed violin to certain recordings in 1979, 1980, 1999, and 2005.

(born 16th September 1946, Age 77)
 * Tamar Crafts

She contributed violin to certain recordings in 1979, 1980, and 1999.

As of 1999, Tamar no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 31st March 1948, Age 76)
 * Eleonore Hinojos

She contributed violin to certain recordings in 1979, 1980, 1999, and 2005.

(born 29th July 1952, Age 72)
 * Katy Taranto

She contributed violin to certain recordings in 1979, 1980, 1999, and 2005.

(born 27th January 1947, Age 77)
 * Corliss Sancho

She contributed french horn to certain recordings in 1979, 1980, 1981, and 1999.

As of 1999, Corliss no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 31st August 1950, Age 73)
 * Kayla Haycock

She contributed french horn to certain recordings in 1979, 1980, 1981, 1999, and 2001.

As of 2001, Kayla no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 4th September 1949, Age 74)
 * -|Session Musicians Introduced from the 1980's to now=
 * Obdulia Dery

She contributed snare drums to certain recordings in 1980 and 1981.

As of 1981, Obdulia no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 29th May 1945, Age 79)
 * Philip Murdoch

He contributed snare drums to certain recordings in 1980, and cowbell to certain recordings in 1981.

As of 1981, Philip no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 9th June 1950, Age 74)
 * Ellyn Compton

She contributed snare drums to certain recordings in 1980, and whistle to certain recordings in 1981.

As of 1981, Ellyn no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 12th February 1940, Age 84)
 * Kayleigh Buckmaster

She contributed snare drums to certain recordings in 1980.

As of 1980, Kayleigh no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 22nd February 1938, Age 86)
 * Diego Ellefson

He contributed snare drums to certain recordings in 1980, and clavinet to certain recordings in 1981.

As of 1981, Diego no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 4th November 1945, Age 78)
 * Catarina Harvard

She contributed bass drums to certain recordings in 1980.

As of 1980, Catarina no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 23rd March 1943, Age 81)
 * Aron Rayburn

He contributed bass drums to certain recordings in 1980, and timbales to certain recordings in 1981.

As of 1981, Aron no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 28th July 1948, Age 76)
 * Michaele Palafox

She contributed sousaphone to certain recordings in 1980 and 2001.

As of 2001, Michaele no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 13th December 1946, Age 77)
 * Mikel Santucci

He contributed sousaphone to certain recordings in 1980.

As of 1980, Mikel no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 9th February 1944, Age 80)
 * Ivory Scanlon

He contributed sousaphone to certain recordings in 1980, and tuba to certain recordings in 1981, 2000, and 2001.

(born 21st December 1953, Age 70)
 * Arletha Molnar

She contributed sousaphone to certain recordings in 1980.

(born 13th February 1943, Age 81)
 * Corinne Roca

She contributed euphonium to certain recordings in 1980 and 2001.

(born 21st January 1948, Age 76)
 * Randolph Canchola

He contributed euphonium to certain recordings in 1980 and 2001.

(born 2nd April 1942, Age 82)
 * Morris Savala

He contributed cello to certain recordings in 1980, 1981, and 1999.

As of 1999, Morris no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 17th October 1944, Age 79)
 * Ty Pattillo

He contributed flute to certain recordings in 1980, 1998, and 2001.

As of 2001, Ty no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 6th March 1950, Age 74)
 * Reggie Valez

He contributed flute to certain recordings in 1980 and 1999.

As of 1999, Reggie no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 28th July 1949, Age 75)
 * Gaylord Whelpley

He contributed trumpet to certain recordings in 1980, 1981, 1999, and 2001.

As of 2001, Gaylord no longer contributes to Chrry Bat recordings.

(born 19th July 1959, Age 65)
 * Markus Labriola

He contributed backing vocal and conga drums to certain recordings in 1998.

(born 15th December 1963, Age 60)
 * Kristen Liggett

She contributed backing vocal and librarian percussion to certain recordings in 1998.

(born 8th August 1972, Age 52)
 * Cinderella McGee

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1998.

(born 27th September 1964, Age 59)
 * Wilmer Rode

He contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1998.

(born 12th May 1955, Age 69)
 * Keven Chapel

He contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1998.

(born 7th September 1957, Age 66)
 * Demetrius Kingsbury

He contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1998.

(born 28th September 1955, Age 68)
 * Lane Yates

He contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1998.

(born 11th October 1961, Age 62)
 * Modesto Laberge

He contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1998.

(born 19th January 1964, Age 60)
 * Milton Holbrook

He contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 1998.

(born 14th June 1960, Age 64)
 * Ezra Wichman

He contributed sitar to certain recordings in 1999.

(born 12th August 1964, Age 59)
 * Elnora Jardine

She contributed tambura to certain recordings in 1999.

(born 9th December 1957, Age 66)
 * Ivory Copenhaver

He contributed tabla to certain recordings in 1999.

(born 18th March 1959, Age 65)
 * Emma Picou

She contributed cello to certain recordings in 1999.

(born 15th February 1956, Age 68)
 * Ciera Batz

She contributed double bass to certain recordings in 1999.

(born 14th October 1953, Age 70)
 * Duncan Utsey

He contributed double bass to certain recordings in 1999.

(born 9th March 1961, Age 63)
 * Royce Shoop

He contributed double bass to certain recordings in 1999.

(born 12th May 1960, Age 64)
 * Jeremiah Dibernardo

He contributed viola to certain recordings in 1999 and 2005.

(born 1st March 1956, Age 68)
 * Daryl Laffoon

He contributed viola to certain recordings in 1999.

(born 16th August 1954, Age 69)
 * Weston Montufar

He contributed golden harp to certain recordings in 1999.

(born 19th May 1951, Age 73)
 * Chauncey Dehoyos

He contributed zither to certain recordings in 1999.

(born 1st February 1961, Age 63)
 * Gregorio Wuensche

He contributed zither to certain recordings in 1999.

(born 15th March 1964, Age 60)
 * Stacey Cuyler

He contributed clavinet to certain recordings in 1999.

(born 4th April 1962, Age 62)
 * Dino Tunison

He contributed harmonium to certain recordings in 1999.

(born 26th September 1961, Age 62)
 * Floyd Backley

He contributed cornet to certain recordings in 2001.

(born 17th May 1958, Age 66)
 * Eusebio Fenlon

He contributed tuba to certain recordings in 2001.

(born 21st July 1958, Age 66)
 * Alexis Hinnant

He contributed euphonium to certain recordings in 2001.

(born 24th January 1962, Age 62)
 * Donny Warburton

He contributed cornet to certain recordings in 2001.

(born 7th August 1960, Age 64)
 * Margarito Donahoe

He contributed didgeridoo and duduk to certain recordings in 2005.

(born 7th March 1979, Age 45)
 * Clotilde Whiddon

She contributed alto saxophone to certain recordings in 2005 and 2010.

(born 26th April 1992, Age 32)
 * Patrice McDonald

She contributed backing vocal to certain recordings in 2005.

(born 6th March 1965, Age 59)
 * Leon Baccus

He contributed tenor saxophone to certain recordings in 2010.

(born 22nd May 1974, Age 50)
 * Karin Lomonaco

She contributed woodwind to certain recordings in 2010.

(born 12th September 1968, Age 55)
 * Terrence Choy

He contributed rhythm guitar to certain recordings in 2010.

(born 24th January 1968, Age 56)
 * Sherilyn Dancer

She contributed tenor saxophone to certain recordings in 2010.

(born 11th August 1972, Age 51)
 * Lacresha Smail

She contributed baritone saxophone to certain recordings in 2010.