Marc Friedman (born June 18, 1977 in
Ohio) is an electric bassist/multi-instrumentalist and composer. Marc tours internationally and has recorded seven full-length albums with
Boston-based avante-rock power trio
The Slip. Marc is a co-arranger/producer/writer of the band's material along with the other two members,
Brad and
Andrew Barr. His bass playing with The Slip (formed ca. 1995) has been regarded by most as widely influential and purely creative. Technical prowess with mature restraint and acute improvisational skills are part of Marc's best known musical traits.