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Just discovered an old German rock band (with British vocalist) called "Lucifer's Friend". Enjoying their pomp/classic riffing rock, particularly their late 70's/early 80's material....

20 gigs last year, 18 in theatres & 2 function deps. 22 theatre gigs and 2 function deps currently booked in for 2020. Just the way I like it..... I have no desire to play pubs or smelly club gigs at midnight anymore. Did that for 26 years..... eeeurghhh....

It was indeed a bit slim! lol! Apparently it's getting smaller every year.... along with the 'budget'.... !

I depped with SE England corporate/function stalwarts the Co-Stars at Eastbourne's stunning 5* Grand Hotel. Great fun evening & I was required to wear a tux & panama! 😉

Great bassist! Here he is, playing the basslines of the fantastic Tiran Porter, soon after Tiran left the Doobies....

Very kind, mate. It is, indeed, the 'dogs back wheels'

Nothing to add really..... except to say that the bloke from Crowded House also used them... as did many of the late 70's/early 80's US session aces (Chuck Rainey included)....! Mid 80's-early 90's (Kramer-era) marketing targeted the rock fraternity and that has stuck. It could be said "for good reason" as nothing sounds better than a grinding Spector on those classic rock albums.... but those in the know recognise that they are much more than just 'one-trick' ponies, especially players in the US. Without the marketing reach in Europe, W*rw*ck cornered the market (& marketing)...

Guilty as charged m'lud....

I posted it in this thread....

Good point.... I try to do my bit in that regard. I must be owed a brewery by now! lol!

Yeah, I applied that to the women in my life..... did me no good Ooh! IBTL..... 😁

Speaking as some one with 60+ basses (& guitards) I don't think you should do it..... Yeah, right!!!! lol! BUY it!!

..... and then he'll bolster his already burgeoning 'endorsee' list by continuing to give them away for free to every new young bassist in a Nu-metal band while making people think they wanted/bought them 😁

These guys.... the finest new 'yacht rock' - reminiscent of Hall & Oates, Michael McDonald-era Doobie Brothers, Toto etc! and this fantastic German/UK group from the late 70's who sound like a mix of Steely Dan, Tommy Johnston-era Doobie Bros, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Lynyrd Skynyrd etc.... The first 4 LAKE albums are ESSENTIAL for anyone of that musical taste! @silverfoxnik & @TrevorR - I think you'll enjoy these guys! Here's their 1st album: Here's their 2nd album: Here's their 3rd album: and their underrated 4th album. Check out the fantastic chorus bassline on the opening track!

My favourite..... just beautiful..... but it needs to be longer... and with a properly emotive guitar solo on the end! Also love this..... Best Christmas bassline has to be this.... Always had a soft nostalgic spot for this one.... ....and this one... because, well, it's the lovely Kate :)

I give it three years.... and then they'll produce the same instrument, change the tuning peg angle and stop paying Sadowsky for the license

Most memorable gig played: With my classic rock anthems & power ballads theatre show 'Leather & Lace' at Porthcawl Grand Pavilion. A packed theatre, home area gig for 2 of our band members and an electric atmosphere! Least memorable gig played: None really - they've ALL been great! Most memorable gig attended: so MANY great gigs this year.....A 3-way tie..... KISS 'End of the Road tour' at O2 Arena.... amazing show, reasonable ticket price & emotional experience (especially as I had my young Son there to see them in their majesty). Styx at London Palladium. A masterclass in songwriting, performance, harmony vocals and pure class! Young Gun Silver Fox at Nells in West Kensington - amazing original 'yacht rock' band - like a time machine back to late 70's/early 80's Hall & Oates, Doobie Brothers, Toto etc with tight grooves, smooth harmonies and wonderful melodies! Least memorable gig attended: Though not a 'bad' gig per se.... I did find the Las Vegas show 'Raiding The Rock Vault' a huge disappointment at Subteranea, London. Tacky backdrop video, well known musicians & singers (Tony Franlin on the bass!) doing a solid but not fantastic job, poor sound (where was the bass?) and a strange choice of venue....

I'm probably known for having a VERY large number of basses, including numerous Spectors, a very rare Staccato MG, Axe bass etc...... but I'm guessing this US custom Spector NS2X (Spectorbird) is probably one of my best known (the only one in Europe!)

Best gear purchases this year.... of which there have been many: Basses: Rare US custom Spector NS2-X bass (T-bird shape body). Always wanted one of these as imho they are the best looking/sounding T-bird shaped basses ever. Finally found one in the personal collection of a chap in Russia and struck a deal. Looks beautiful, feels great and sounds incredible! Endorsee special: Dark purple quilted maple top Spector Euro LT. Lighter than an LX and incredibly comfortable. Still getting used to its Bart PJs and custom Darkglass pre-amp as it's a little glassier than I'm used to. Second hand MusicMan Stingray SUB (older US model) for just £330. A few dings on it but now cleaned up and a new set of roundwounds installed it sounds great! Amps: Endorsee special: The latest Gallien Krueger Legacy800 Head. Fantastic small, lightweight, Class D head with a huge amount of power, EQ ability and punch! Nice drive control/channel to add a little grit takes this amp stratospheric! IEM: Thanks to all the advice on these here forums I finally entered the murky world of IEMs. Purchased the LD MEI-1000 wireless system and a set of bargain KZ AS10 5-driver earpieces for a total of just £270! Only used them for one show so far but they're a revelation.... I'm sold! Worst purchases - not sure I've had ANY.... but then I usually do a lot of research before purchasing to avoid such a scenario...

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Me and the drummer. We were founding members of the band and had the idea for our 'product'. We structure it to allow for song sharing between our male and female vocalists, starting/ending with big tunes and looking for complimentary keys where song ending/starts go together well or can flow naturally...

I have very few 'friends', but many 'acquaintances' or 'colleagues'. Proper friendship includes loyalty, understanding, being there for one another etc..... 30+ years in bands proves that (for the most part) my bandmates have not been real friends.