upside downer

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1449480327' post='2923762'] My point is that his bass work isn't current now and neither are his songs. Respect him for his valid output..but I reckon that stopped in 1969.. Nothing wrong with that and he has a body of work that will last for many many more years but things move on. Would you go and see him now..? or put on his Beatles records.. or neither? [/quote] I don't think you can dismiss something just because of its age. I'm sure there will be youngsters listening to his basslines and the Beatles' music for inspiration aongside more contemporary performers. He's been doing this for over 50 years so there's bound to be ups and downs. Reminds me of that old saying, 'form is temporary, class is permanent.'

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1449436466' post='2923562'] This is fun... I thought the Beatles wote some great songs but this is 2015... His bass never did anything for me. [/quote] This is 2015. What's your point? Does good music have a sell-by date? Kanye West makes music in 2015. Is his music necessarily better because it's newer?

Ease, last track from Public Image Limited's 1986 album called,er, 'Album'

Good Times Bad Times from the first Led Zeppelin album. A statement of intent.

Nevermind by Nirvana opens with Smells Like Teen Spirit, that's a pretty good way to kick off

Build My World Around You by Slim Smith and the Uniques. Me and the wife skanked out of the registry office at our own wedding to this smooth groove

Good stuff, Sausage Sandwich Game then Wobble

I have a mouthful of ale, check tuning and wonder why the hell we're playing Alright Now for the millionth time. Coming up next, Highway to Hell. Oh, deep joy.

Great stuff, well explained and easy to follow. Getting into it despite using a pick

I've always played a flipped righty. Began on bass 25 odd years ago by playing along to Sex Pistols, Ramones and other punk stuff so it was mainly root notes and I found it easier as it was all on the E and A strings. Played in bands on and off since early 90's. Moved on from the dum-dum-dum-dum days but self taught so my technique would have many of you wincing!