SpondonBassed

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1474488085' post='3138405'] And I believe Beatlemania hit us Yanks differently than you guys. Because of size we had more TV, radio, magazines and concert venues as well. To me they were bigger than life. Blue [/quote] That there is a difference in perception between both sides of the Atlantic is as understandable as there being a difference of perception with the benefit of hindsight as Skankdelvar pointed out very well. Me? I love almost everything I've heard by the Beatles and the four excellent solo artists that survived. I gave them a score of four out of four for that. I'll have the new release on Blu Ray thanks. Have it unwrapped and sent to my room.

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1474400558' post='3137773'] Indeed so. It would be entirely feasible for the American government to designate an area of Arizona desert as a British Celebrity 'Boneyard' rather like the Davis-Monthan Air Foce Base, resting place for several thousand obsolete aircraft. [/quote] I suppose then we'd have to keep Madge?

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1474320094' post='3137179'] It's strange how the American people knocked back comedy giants like Morecambe and Wise yet have taken appalling, malodorous sub-humans like Ricky Gervais, Russell Brand and James Corden unto their collective bosom there to be rewarded with largesse and adulation. [/quote] Please don't forget old ginger nuts herself, Anne Robinson. That the Americans lurve (sic) these "celebrities" is fine, the problem is when they eventually send them back to us. We really ought to have a no returns policy for this sort of thing.

[quote name='TorVic' timestamp='1474053157' post='3135359'] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N48GT2qUNwA[/media] [/quote] Thanks. A refreshing clip. I keep forgetting there's a piccolo bass. It's just the same as the four lower pitched strings on a guitar innit?

Welcome Distillerdude.

Welcome James.

Welcome SpcMnk. Nice of you to join in.

Welcome (back) Rob.

Methinks the old saying "Never mind the quality, feel the width" can be applied outside of the rag trade too. Jaco was supposed to have been able to hear a tonal difference in strings that were of different colours. Who am I to argue?

This thread got me thinking and I realized that it is 29 years [i]since[/i] I played to an audience, rigged a PA or anything other than self gratification at home. I have time to have a proper go these days but getting a jam isn't easy let alone being part of a band. I was sorely disappointed earlier this year by a band who led me up the garden path, so to speak. Never mind eh? I'm still up for it. As my eyesight gets worse my ear gets better so barring arthritic or mental problems I intend to play (even if it is only to our cat) for many years to come.

[quote name='paul h' timestamp='1473759531' post='3132776'] It is with great regret and sorrow that I inform you that I will be experiencing yet another birthday right soon. <snip> And it all started 29 years ago. [/quote] Cheers! Here's to the next 29!

[quote name='paddy109' timestamp='1473665924' post='3131991'] ...price agreed and day agreed and then a email informing on the day of sale to say he was not going to buy. In my world if you get this far into a sale then it's a given you honour this but perhaps I am just old school ;-) [/quote] Not old school. Merely an honourable man. Honour is worth even more these days as selfishness is now "a lifestyle choice", innit.

Welcome Goz. "Have a laugh"? Here?!? Hahahahahahaha, kidding.

I'm still laffing at the "artist formally known as mince" quip above. Yes, I was thinking something similar. He has a new album out however. Edwin Collins managed a comeback of sorts from a nasty stroke. I wish Meat all the best on his. I'm having the new release as soon as it hits the CD shelf at snailsberries.

[quote name='OliverBlackman' timestamp='1473499748' post='3130706'] Yep this was how I took it. [/quote] I'm not trying to be funny. I get the "implied" thing but a deal has to have the agreement of both parties not just one. In person, a handshake is the time honoured method to seal the deal. Verbally by 'phone, I'd have made certain it was understood that a deal had been reached before I'd arrange travel. At least that way you have unquestionable justification for complaint. Did that not occur?

Hairy cabs, depilation of the under satchel, repackaging of anal protuberences and cat vomit. That's made my weekend chaps. Thanks.

[quote name='crez5150' timestamp='1473498676' post='3130690'] Was his fave dish Meatloaf? [/quote] Rib eye steak. Food hell is cod - "because it is so bland". I'm hanging in for the interview at the counter with the Hairy Bikers.

Just turned onto BBC1 and there he is large and live. He looks like he's been through it though. Didn't someone report he'd been very ill recently?

[quote name='OliverBlackman' timestamp='1473495071' post='3130638'] I recently made an offer for a fretless Warwick on gumtree and the guy asked when I'd be able to collect it, and we agreed a day. Anyway he couldn't do it anymore and finally after 3 weeks of him coming up with excuses he's told me he's holding out for a better offer. Is this common? It's the first time I've had it and it's so frustrating! [/quote] Okay, you agreed a day but you haven't mentioned whether you agreed on a price. What you say suggests otherwise.

Yeah man. What's an "ism" anyway?

Have you considered velcroing a dog to your cab to keep cats away?

Welcome Guildb30179.

[quote name='4stringslow' timestamp='1473335447' post='3129208'] Never mind the lights, I waiting to hear what Blue thinks about The Rutles [/quote] This deserves its own thread.

We were just saying the other day what a nice bloke he seems to be. His solo style polarises opinion somewhat in here though. If you have a rummage around you'll see.

[quote name='Jaykingfunk' timestamp='1473278490' post='3128698'] Evening all, I've been playing for 17 years and my favourite stuff to play is funk, soul/Motown, jazz stuff or anything that's got groove... My gear: 2001 MIM Fender Jazz Deluxe 5 string G&L L2500 5 string Ernie Ball Music Man S.U.B. US made, 4 string 3/4 Double Bass Romanian made Mark Bass CMD120 combo Gallien Krueger 115RBH cab Sans Amp I'm a head of music in a large secondary school in South Yorkshire and currently play in soul/funk/pop function band. Some of my favourite bass players are Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller, James Jamerson, Charles Mingus, Ray Brown, Stuart Zender, Flea and Tim Commerford. Currently looking to get more gigging/dep work with other bands and looking forward to getting involved with some of the discussions on here! Jay. [/quote] Welcome Jay. Is that The Woot in your avatar?