Mickeyboro

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 ...

Bump!

What's not to be missed? Will be a week there from 11th - any insider insights gratefully received.

Other way for me, Michael... Though as a 71 owner -see avatar - I should know better than venture an opinion!

Thread derailed I know but RT's album v disappointing I felt. Wtf was that Guitar Heroes track all about?!

Hitting HK tomorrow but online gig guides are rubbish and club descriptions depressing. Any kind person have a recommendation as to where decent music can be had of an evening? Thank you!

Have just nosed round a couple in Tokyo and Kyoto on my first visit. Couple of impressions. The Japanese made Fenders seemed bargains at £300-350, inc Aerodynes. US Fenders, understandably, about four times as much. Large numbers of 'Lakland Japan Skylines'. And some good looking PB n JB copies called Photo Finish (or something like it) at around £75 apiece. Shame my case is full...