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Who I'd want to play bass with. That's a very difficult call. It wouldn't necessarily be based on the music. Some of my favorite bands might be bad people and jerks to work for. I always thought I would be a good fit touring with the "Happy Together" corporate franchise. I understand the musicians are paid well and treated well. Seems like a great gig to me. Blue

I really can't tell or hear how much bass he's actually playing. Great vocals and a lot of kick derrière guitar work. Blue

Paul also deals with a few select collectors and dealers of vintage Hofner basses. Blue

Stuff is all above my pay grade. I know I'm XRLed out of my anp. But we bo longer have that snake box on stage, no mixing board either. There's a lap top and a tablet? Blue

Does Paul McCartney have a sig bass, if not, nobody should have one I don't believe Paul has ever had a formal business relationship with Hofner or Rick Blue

Harley Benton, $100 00 Blue

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Wow! I remember the song and the black & white video. Loved it still do. Blue

I agree, however I'm now dependent on certain effect in order for the songs my band performance to sound right. I need a lot of sustain and overdrive and in some cases bass octave to give the band a bigger sound. Blue

I never walk out to listen to the house sound. I could sound like complete garbage for all I know. My only reference is what I hear on stage. Blue

Lulu, I'm a big fan. What an incredible voice. I fell in love with her when I saw her in the 60s classic movie "To Sir With Love" Blue

Great point. Blue

C'mon guys. If your a local bar band guy like me, it's merely about being competent and having a good time. My sound is really about being focused and my fingers. Yeah I have a full boat pedal board and all, but I no longer give it a lot of attention. Don't take things too seriously. Those of us that have been doing this for 50 years (and I'm not the only one on BC) know what we're talking about. Blue

Saturday Night at Pillars Pub. A 5 minute commute, 8:30-12:30. People poured in at 8:30 and we had a respectable crowd through the duration. The place use to be a Church. So the high ceilings and a ton of stained glass made getting our sound right a challenge. We we're probably way to loud. Blue

They were all that good and they were all that influential. But only to some of us. Blue

Had anyone mentioned besides me how important the whole notion "good people" is whether it be a drummer, singer, keys or guitar. I read so many threads about bands imploding on BC. Most of the time it's due to Petty drama. "Good people" guys " good people". I couldn't be more serious. Blue

Jazz and stuff is cool, I take the high road in terms of comments and opinions. That should be clear in my posts and threads. I got to a certain age, 64 and realized I'm a rock & roll guy. I'm a B list working local bar band guy. It's simple, I like having fun. Blue

Another tid bit. Paul McCartney has had 2 post Beatle careers, Wings & Solo. Neither have been mentioned. And for good reason. Blue

Cool, our age is probably the most significant factor in terms of what might define "your band". I'm 64, no way could for example RHCP be "my band". Blue

I haven't stepped boldly anywhere except for the front of the line at my local Chinese Buffet. Blue

I wish you would have shared your age. For this thread I wish everyone would share their age. I'm going to guess your over 60. Blue

I don't listen to them either. Who listens to terrestrial radio stations? Anyone with a device can access as much Greatful Dead, Beatles or the ephenera as they want and anytime they want. If I wanted to listen to Revolver right this second I could. Mr. You Had To Be There aka Blue

The thing is, The Beatles are bigger than their fan base. Again, we're talking about The Beatles. They are not going anywhere. Blue

Yup. Mr. You had to be there aka Blue

I've never listened to John Coltrane, but I watched the Documentary on Netflix. I'm sold that he was brilliant and a very special man. Blue