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Haha...me, proudly holding my 16th Birthday present in 1973. I think mine came from Len Stiles over in Lewisham. It was eventually part exchanged for a Ricky in '75. Then in 1976, the Ricky was part exchanged for my first Jazz Bass. (Again, Len Stiles). I actually then bought another Jazz later on that year and ripped the frets out....as some people did then...**

Back then, in the 70's? Two Jazz Basses (fretted and fretless). In 1979, I also acquired a Musicman. Plus I had an Unknown Double Bass passed down to me. All long gone now. The above were taken over by Gas for a while.

SE17 (1TE).

Back then? No, not Peckham. Top end of the Old Kent Road, near the Bricklayers Arms roundabout.

Yes, it is. I've listened to (and mainly enjoyed) music that I would never normally set ears on. 👍

Nothing to shout about, I know, but in 1978, I was working on Cruise ships around the Caribbean. We (onboard musicians) often, when ashore in Miami, would drink with American musicians in local bars. They played and introduced music to us to listen to, which we then picked up from local shops to bring home. Or on occasion, even better, New York record stores. One of the albums, was the one in question, 'Streamline'. You know nothing about me so please, do not question my honesty when I'm just trying to converse musically with you. Because of the Web, listening to music is instant these days. Back then, it wasn't. If you were over in the States, or you mates came back with records, you got to hear less chart orientated American music a little earlier. Probably earlier than people (like yourself) who marched up and down Denmark Street or, danced around sparkly handbags with their mates, wearing Platforms and Flares, during Discotheque competitions in 1978, Enjoy the New Year celebrations, Ol' Bean... 👍

Sorry, double post.

I know of a couple of Conductors/MD's who would 'literally go fuc*%ng nuts' with the arranger or, engraving company, if presented with that last bar in a score they were working with...

I got "Streamline" (Lenny White) in 1978 because I had heard Marcus on 'Lady Madonna'.

Once again, my post was: "Marcus was certainly known in New York during the mid to late 70's."

And again....

1979 Live:

Indeed...

If you are suggesting that The AWB from the early 70's, were a Brit Funk band, on a 'Bean9seventy thread', you might as well end your life now. Even then, If you manage to escape with your life still intact, there is a small matter of 'Last.fm' hunting you down...."The Average White Band are a Scottish funk and R&B band.."

Is a Precision Bass any good for Brit Funk? Just asking for a friend.

He's such a terrific musician..! Oddly enough, I was only listening to him earlier today. Yellow Jackets & WDR Big Band with a blinding solo from him.

David Raksin. One of the old school film and tv composers, along with his amazing arranging skills. I'm having a relaxing evening listening to some of his works and putting my head back together after the 'Level 42 Before Level 42' thread...

Good luck getting that over to Cryptic Meg. I believe Lonnie Liston Smith met Marcus during Jingle sessions or some club gig, mid 70's. Marcus was certainly known in New York during the mid to late 70's. He played on this (1978) and I believe he wrote it in 1975:

Probably importing cheap Instruments from the far east as well....and doing it the Chinese Way.

David Margen is the Bassist on Runnin'. He was using a Precision while in the Santana band during that period in the late 70's. Although that track 'Aqua Marine' sounds like a Jazz Bass. Interesting little story about what he got himself mixed up in. The link is lifted from the dark side over the pond. https://www.talkbass.com/threads/what-happened-to-david-margen.301996/

And probably the time before that (several times)... *Brit funk* bassists who crashed around 1970's Denmark Street, disco dancing and cryptic whatever ..! Merry Groundhog day 2021, Bean9seventy. I'm glad you could make it.

Tom Kennedy still grooving away...The rest of the band doing their bit as well...