Paultrader Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I noticed that Buddy Holly's bass player, Joe B Mauldin, passed away almost unnoticed by the press on 7th February aged 74. He may not have changed the world musically, but he was right in there amongst the music changers! I play in a rock and roll band, and it's quite interesting attempting to interpret those ultra simple Crickets' bass lines into something punchy and worth playing. Often I just cut it right down to simple root notes and enjoy belting out all the backing vocals - it works! I saw The Crickets a few years a go when they toured with Nanci Griffith; they were great and she clearly loved them. Anyway, I just wanted to acknowledge the passing of a rock and roll legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorsetBlue Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) RIP. [quote name='Paultrader' timestamp='1424873254' post='2701417'] I play in a rock and roll band, and it's quite interesting attempting to interpret those ultra simple Crickets' bass lines into something punchy and worth playing. Often I just cut it right down to simple root notes and enjoy belting out all the backing vocals - it works! [/quote] Funnily enough I have just made a version of Peggy Sue for my Punk band. Edited February 25, 2015 by DorsetBlue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I did not know this, so thanks. RIP. [quote name='Paultrader' timestamp='1424873254' post='2701417'] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]...quite interesting attempting to interpret those ultra simple Crickets' bass lines into something punchy and worth playing. [/font][/color]Often I just cut it right down to simple root notes and enjoy belting out all the backing vocals - it works! [/quote] Roots and fifths are often regarded with contempt on this forum, but if you want to get a room dancing there's nothing better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorbass Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 [sub]There at the birth of Rock n Roll - farewell Joe[/sub] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1424873626' post='2701422'] I did not know this, so thanks. RIP. Roots and fifths are often regarded with contempt on this forum, but if you want to get a room dancing there's nothing better. [/quote] Agreed. My band regards any thing more with suspicion. I shall listen to some Crickets tonight I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 [quote name='doctorbass' timestamp='1424879272' post='2701507'] [sub]There at the birth of Rock n Roll - farewell Joe[/sub] [/quote] ^This, (but bigger) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I did post this sad news a few weeks back but must have slipped through the net. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/255299-buddy-hollys-bassist-dies-at-74/page__fromsearch__1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saint Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 We had a gig the week after he passed away. Dedicated all of our 'Buddy' songs to Joe B. And we do quite a few...!! I saw 'Buddy the Musical' a few years ago and the guy playing his part was a ringer for him. Spookily so... As the Doc said above, there at the birth. Not many can say that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee4 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1424873626' post='2701422'] Roots and fifths are often regarded with contempt on this forum, but if you want to get a room dancing there's nothing better. [/quote] No contempt here,I play in a Country Rock band. Sad to hear about Joe B Mauldlin.Doctorbass put it so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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