DON WAS

(Don Edward Fagenson)


Don Was
Don Was
  • Born: September 13, 1952
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Musician, Record Producer, Record Executive

Don Edward Fagenson, known professionally as Don Was, is an American musician, record producer and record executive. Primarily a bass player, Was co-founded the funk-rock band Was (Not Was). In later years he produced songs and albums for many popular recording artists. In 2012, he became president of jazz music label Blue Note Records.