Jazz bassist, born December 4, 1933 in Vero Beach, Florida.
Lamb joined Duke Ellington's orchestra in 1964 for a three-year stay and continued to play with him occasionally during the late 1960s.

A native of Vero Beach, John Lamb is an internationally known jazz bass player. He has played with Sonny Stitt, Jimmy Heath, Gene Ammons and the Duke Ellington Orchestra. In Florida, John Lamb is a continually sought-after bass player and has appeared in numerous jazz concerts, including the KOOL JAzz Festivals.