James Ray "Bud" Cockrell (March 28, 1950 – March 6, 2010) was a bassist and vocalist for the California rock and roll band Pablo Cruise. Cockrell was in the band at its inception in 1973, but left in 1977 before its most successful album, Worlds Away. He was replaced by former Santana bassist Bruce Day.Cockrell previously had a brief stint with the band It's a Beautiful Day with David LaFlamme and Pattie Santos.