American session bassist, songwriter, arranger, and producer based in Los Angeles. Performed on many Wrecking Crew related sessions, sessions for [l1723]/[l35444] and [l40383]/[l40542], and co-wrote the Jackson 5 song [m=176435].

For the reggae songwriter who co-wrote ’Golden Locks’, see Bob West.
For the soul songwriter (You’re So Fine) and label owner based in Detroit, active in the late 1950s and early 1960s, see Robert West.
For the US country / rockabilly songwriter, see Red West