Nick Fyffe was born on October 14, 1972, and is a renowned English bassist. He gained prominence for his stint as the ex-bassist of the English funk group Jamiroquai. Fyffe replaced Stuart Zender in 1998, contributing to the recording of "Deeper Underground", which became Jamiroquai's only UK number-one single, as well as their 1999 album Synkronized.
Prior to joining Jamiroquai, Fyffe was in the process of applying to a Jamiroquai tribute band when he received the offer to join the group. He went on to record and tour with Jamiroquai until his departure in 2003.
Following his departure from Jamiroquai, Fyffe pursued various musical endeavors. He has been lecturing at colleges and playing with the English electronic group The Shapeshifters, as well as the blues rock band The Temperance Movement. The Temperance Movement released their self-titled debut album in 2013, followed by White Bear in 2016 and A Deeper Cut in 2018.
Fyffe is also a regular participant in 'The Sunflower Jam', an annual live music event aimed at raising funds for alternative medicine in National Health Service hospitals. Since the event's inception in 2006, he has shared the stage with notable artists such as Robert Plant, Deep Purple, Status Quo, and Bruce Dickinson.
A graduate of Chichester College, Fyffe is also related to the early-20th-century entertainer Will Fyffe. In 2009, he joined the band Thenewno2, featuring Dhani Harrison, Jeremy Faccone, Jonathan Sadoff, and touring drummer Frank Zummo, for their US tour with Wolfmother. Fyffe played on Thenewno2's debut album, You Are Here, alongside Harrison and fellow founding member Oliver Hecks.
In 2011, Fyffe filled in for Deep Purple while Roger Glover was on paternity leave, performing a series of concerts with the band. Throughout his career, Fyffe has demonstrated his versatility and dedication to his craft, collaborating with a diverse range of artists and projects.
