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Dave Schools is a cornerstone of modern American rock, best known as the founding bassist of Widespread Panic, a band that formed in 1986 in Athens, Georgia. Over the decades, Schools has cultivated a reputation as a versatile collaborator, leading or contributing to a range of projects including Stockholm Syndrome, Acetate, Slang, Brute, J Mascis + The Fog, Mickey Hart Band, and Hard Working Americans. His career blends deep groove, improvisational prowess, and a knack for connecting with audiences—whether leading a side project or adding weight to a high-energy live show. On stage and in the studio, Schools delivers the kind of secure, dependable performance that fans return for time and again.