Foley

Joseph Lee McCreary Jr. (born November 6, 1962), known professionally as Foley is best known for his tenure as the "lead bassist" in Miles Davis's final band from 1987 to 1991. During this period, he performed over 650 shows and appeared on key albums such as Amandla (1989) and Live Around the World (1992).
Lead Bass Technique: Foley is famous for playing a piccolo electric bass tuned one octave higher than a standard bass. This allowed him to function more like a lead guitarist, using effects pedals and unique phrasing to deliver guitar-like solos.The “Foley” associated with George Clinton is Joseph “Foley” McCreary, an American multi-instrumentalist best known for his unique “lead bass” style. He is a long-time collaborator of Clinton and a former member of the P-Funk All Stars.