Don Francis Bowman "Sugarcane" Harris (June 18, 1938 – November 30, 1999) was an American jazz fusion and blues rock violinist and guitarist. He is considered a pioneer in the amplification of the violin.

Career

Harris was born and raised in Pasadena, California, United States.

Harris began performing with a doo-wop group, The Squires, which included his childhood friend, the pianist The Squires recorded for Vita Records. and performed on four of Zappa's solo albums.

In the 1980s, Harris was a member of the Los Angeles–based experimental rock band, Tupelo Chain Sex.

Personal life and death

Harris' marriage ended in divorce.