Marc Leonard Bass

On July 6th, 2023 Marc Leonard Bass, age 76, passed away from a stroke. Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, Marc was the beloved son of the late Albert and Frieda Bass, also of Baltimore, and is survived by his brother Jay Bass and spouse Barbara Cohen of Falls Church, VA; and nephews Geremy, of Boston, MA and Jordan of Manhattan, NY; and niece Emily of Manhattan, NY. He moved to Santa Cruz, CA in 1969 after graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park, and lived in Santa Cruz for 48 years. A lifelong love and student of Motown, soul, and rhythm, and blues music, including maintaining a photographic memory of R&B groups, songs, and record labels, and an extensive collection if classic soul vinyl 45's. Blessed with a sharp wit and lilting voice, Marc earned a living as an accomplished harmonica player and lead singer in the local band The Mighty Penguins until deteriorating health forced his retirement and eventual return to Baltimore in 2018. Close friends held a cremation funeral at Cremation Society of Maryland, 301 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD 21228.