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We don't have a keys player altho we are looking into it as some songs simply need keys to do them justice. Dave

The set list is larger but the ones i listed are the ones i had to learn for the first rehearsal. Trex, Slade, Osmonds, Hello, Marmalade, Elton John, Suzi Quatro. All the usual classics. There are so many to choose from. Plus i get to wear sparkly gear and platform shoes / boots. What's not to like

Saw them on Youtube. Cool bass They are pretty good too. As i've said before not in it for the money but if its there i'll put it in my pocket of course. Just think its a great fun style of band. That's the main thing for me. I know of quite a few covers bands that do that particular song. It always goes down well tho so i'd stick with it. Great fun song.

OK i decided to watch a youtube clip about reservation for a car hire. Now i see what you mean by the slap bass bit. This actually looks quite funny. How did i miss this. Dave

your an addict now

I knew there was a series but i never even flicked channels to see what it was about and had no idea who was in it. Completely oblivious to this one. Oddly enough i generally like American sitcoms too. Not sure why

That's assuming there will be an audience Blockbuster is actually B to E so not quite the same and i only found that out few weeks ago when i started working on it

Lets not get into that one again but as Trevor says its GAG

Played it a few times in a 70's covers band last year and it always went down a storm. Just a great party song. Always and end of night song tho.

Ballroom Blitz, 20th Century Boy, My Coo Ca Choo, Shang-a-Lang, Blockbuster, Jean Genie, Tiger Feet, Wig Wam Bam just to get us started. The singer already does it as a solo act for charity and wanted to take it a step further. He also sings in an Ozzy / Randy Rhodes tribute band. Been trying to get this up and running for about 5 years as its what got me into music many moons ago. Dave

Well finally got the ball rolling with the Glam Rock covers band. 1st rehearsals this sunday. 8 songs learned and raring to go. Quite excited about this one probably because its the style of bands that first got me into music. Still doing my Classic Rock / Metal too. Dave

Sorry

Had a listen to Seinfield theme tune. Is that what you're talking about. I'd never watched the show before or heard the theme before. Dave

Nope no idea. Afraid i'm still lost Bazzbass. Maybe its an age thing Dave

Damn that's where i'm going wrong.

What theme. You can't leave me hanging like that. Not at my age Dave

Used to love playing along with this stuff all those years ago even tho i played in rock and prog bands these were more of a challenge as well as being such great songs. Lots of wee tricky bits in there but its more about groove and feel for this style of music. Been such a long time since i last heard this. Lovin it. Makes me want to go and plug in my bass. Thanks for posting Dave

I've never heard that before. Nice. Like it.

Not an expert by any means but i know some PJ's are fitted with Jazz necks. My Precision deluxe has a Jazz neck altho its not as thin front to back as my Geddy Jazz. Bassist with MacFloyd has changed his P bass pick ups too. Can't remember what he went for. Must be a Floyd thing to customise your bass

Is that the passive Fender PJ ?

Yep i would drop Chris or the guys an email or give them a call. They are extremely helpful. Find with my Overwater Contemporary J4 (not a Tanglewood version) i have the treble rolled back a little and bass boosted to somewhere between the centre point and full clockwise. Have you tried Youtube to see if there are any clips showing details ? Dave

Did Geddy not play some of the vocal lines on his bass while he sang on the earlier Rush stuff. Talking way back in 70's i'm sure i heard him play along with the vocal lines on occasion. Might be wrong but sure some of the Geddy experts will comment soon tho.

It was 45 yrs ago so think i'm safe now. Dave

Having just joined a Glam Rock covers band i may have to do some of the backing vocals. I've not sang since my first band (1978) where i did lead vocals on Hold Your Head up by Argent and 2-4-6-8 Motorway. Pretty easy songs to play and from memory my vocals were ok. My music teacher at school said i had a good voice and wanted me to join her choir but it wasn't for me. Any or all help is now useful to me so this thread will give me some ideas. Cheers Dave