Background
Hastings, Deborah was born on May 11, 1959 in Evansville, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Mortimer Winthrop Hastings and Margaret Hooper (Smith) Zimmerman.
Hastings, Deborah was born on May 11, 1959 in Evansville, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Mortimer Winthrop Hastings and Margaret Hooper (Smith) Zimmerman.
Student music, University of Wisconsin.
Bass guitarist, New York City and Madison, Wisconsin, since 1975. Freelance photographer Madison, 1976-1981. Band leader Bo Diddley, since 1992.
Founder A/Prompt Computer Telepromting Services, Inc., since 1994. Featured bassist with Duck Dunn for Bush inauguration, performing with Billy Preston, Doctor John, Koko Taylor, Willie Dixon, Carla Thomas, Eddie Floyd, Ron Wood, Steve Cropper, Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Joe Louis Walker. Has also performed with Ben E. King, Little Anthony, Sam Moore, John Lee Hooker, Mick Fleetwood, Al Kooper, James Cotton.
Television shows include Legends of Rock and Roll Live from Rome. Appeared on David Letterman Show, 2003. Subject of Public Broadcasting Service Special, 2003.
Fundraiser, bassist political campaigns, Madison. Member Musicians Union (local 802).