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[quote name='EmmettC' timestamp='1456955648' post='2994088'] It's all worth it to get to play the solo of You Can Call Me Al a few times a week. [/quote] Lord, I used to DREAD that moment! The wedding-band frightener is the first dance. We learned Cyndi Lauper's Time After Time, but after trying it out had to transpose for a male vocal. No sooner did we arrive than we were told the chief bridesmaid wanted to sing it ... In the original key. Talk about walking on eggshells!!

Still funny after all these years. Shame there are some there no longer with us... No surprise Ralph has a sense of humour - like me he supports Fulham...

Andy, you read my mind!

Ta - forgotten how good this is/was!

Saw them with Lowell, them Craig Fuller, then Shaun Murphy fronting. Fuller show was the best! (Helped by Bonnie Raitt guesting...)

Great memories fellas. I was at the Doobies/Allmans Knebworth and remember, after Gregg enthusiastically proclaimed 'we'll play all night', having to head for home. Was also at Feats rainbow gig that produced 'Columbus'. V disappointing on the night; much work must have been done to get the results we all know. Horn section inaudible!

My first bass was a Grantson fretless 'Jazz'... Sigh!

Commiserations. I used to live in Wycombe so feel 'it could have happened to me'... You really never know. Good luck with the search. M

And a tribute - Verdine White inspired the bass player in my first band (me on guitar), who turned me on to EWF and, eventually bass. Remember sending off a coupon from the music press for a 4-song EP when they were barely known in the UK. Best freebie ever! RIP Maurice.

Suggest respectfully you rename thread so all tributes appear under one heading...

[quote name='leemarseillebass' timestamp='1454460612' post='2970053'] Mr Big's singer said I'm 'Billy Sheehan reincarnate - and he isn't even dead yet.' [/quote] The rate our heroes are currently dying off its sensible to have reserves 😈

There can't be many of us he didn't touch with his music and imagery. A musical chameleon for sure but an innovator. RIP.

[quote name='lojo' timestamp='1452410230' post='2949628'] I heard on the radio he wanted to use jazz players to play rock [/quote] No-one better tell him about Steely Dan then!

Not related to the album which I've yet to hear, but: I went to the Bowie V&A Exhibition which was at Melbourne before Xmas. It told me something I never realised - he was hugely important in my musical life, but only in a couple of periods. The rest of his stuff left me cold. I would be amazed given the changes (huh?) he's been through that there are any true lifetime fans who've connected with everything. Sorry to derail...

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1451470628' post='2940662'] Those two tunes are just doubling the guitar, though. Are people recognising the bass part, or the guitar part..? [/quote] But if Jack Bruce wrote it... (Sunshine)

Sunshine Of Your Love... Jack Bruce once said it was what he'd be remembered for.

A Jimi Hendrix gold disc for 'Radio 1'...with my name on! I did press for the release - not the most difficult job in the world, but was great to be recognised. It's been all downhill since 😁

Hey! We passed thru Lafayete en route from San Antonio to New Orleans 18 months ago. It was blowing a gale so didn't get up to much... Learned what a bass solo is for in New Orleans - it's what let's the guitarist pass round the bar with the tips jar Welcome to Basschat my friend.

A grreat man. Very sad. But the very best way to go if you gotta go...

Just came back from playing a 65 Jazz with matching headstock, borrowed from house bassist. It's the Hobart Blues Club. Tell Ross I sent ya 😎

Have just retired after 30 years interviewing musicians. WZ was the most unpleasant and screwed-up individual I spoke to in that time. As a big fan of his music, and having read the book, I think this definitely fuelled his muse. The Excitable Boy album is still up there as unique and a classic. And Werewolves ain't even the best track, IMO.

Doing it at the moment! A 'geriatric gap year' with the missus to celebrate retirement; 6 mths in Australasia and 6 in north America. Had bought a uke bass with the intention of turning up to jams etc but lack of a hard case (Harley Bentons are bigger) meant I opted for a mandolin. My wife plays concertina/sings Irish music so in theory I can accompany her. I have borrowed a bass for both jams attended so far... May buy a cheap bass in States when major flying is over.

Interviewed RS for the DVD/CD Access release. Lives in Italy and is rather understandably depressed by lack of financial rewards for past work/releases. Hope this pays a few bills. Also interesting band dynamic revealed; he didn't believe he was in same musical league as others, and felt his contributions were simple pop songs. I disagree on both counts ...