Thundercat

Stephen Lee Bruner (born October 19, 1984), better known by his stage name Thundercat , is an American musician, singer, record producer, songwriter, and bassist from Los Angeles , California . First coming to prominence as a member of heavy metal band Suicidal Tendencies , he returned to his musical roots, placing a strong focus on funk , soul , progressive R&B , psychedelia and jazz-fusion . He has since released five solo studio albums and is noted for his work with producer Flying Lotus and his appearances on Kendrick Lamar 's 2015 album To Pimp a Butterfly . In 2016, Thundercat won a Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Performance for his work on the track " These Walls " from To Pimp a Butterfly . In 2020, Thundercat released his fourth studio album, It Is What It Is , which earned him a Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album . Rolling Stone has ranked him as one of the greatest bass players of all time.

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