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I think we've all been in band situations where you roll with it until you finally quit - and it's only in retrospect, you think why the flip did I put up with that for that long? My originals band fell apart a few months ago - a similarity was always being reliable, doing a lot (musically and promotion-wise) but the so-called group 'leader' never saw it, as like many of us, I just got on with it. When I did raise a good few points, it was a change of attitude...how dare you suggest this, etc. I'd already refused to put any money in a few weeks previously. The drummer was a bit of a (self-proclaimed) businessman, and could seeming do no wrong. He spent his time drawing out plans and virtual flip charts to show what we should do. Except nothing ever got done! I got to the stage when I thought 'can I really imagine or trust going any further with these people?' Answer - no. Result - I quit. They've still not sorted themselves out 3 months later. Life's too short to put up with rubbish - and in my experience, people like that won't change.

Ant bought my Mono strap - instant payment, excellent to deal with. Deal with full confidence. Thanks Ant! [size=4] [/size]

Deffo going to give this a listen. Thanks for the link! [size=4] [/size]

I've read many times that this 'current' Chic is an awesome live prospect. I love the way that Nile continues his current music stuff, but still takes the time to tour the Chic stuff as well. Really want to catch them at some point. [size=4] [/size]

I've got stuff I like, also really like....and there's the bands/artists you love. For me, it's the acts or albums that stay with you. The ones that you can listen to throughout different periods of life (and age) and still get thrilled by. I think it's a time thing - when you've got over the instant rush ('scuse the pun) but can still return again and again. There's stuff that say, 15/20 years ago I liked - but some has gone by the wayside. Other stuff has stayed - and that's the 'fan' side of me!

I won't spoil it for you......! [size=4] [/size]

Worth checking out - I think 99% of us on here can guess all the answers - but the Pointless bit is tricky!

Don't know if it's on a +1, but the BBC1 TV show 'Pointless' just had a bass players round a few minutes ago! I won't spoil it for you - I managed all 14 answers - but only managed one above the lowest in each. Quite an entertaining bit of banter between the hosts as well surrounding us bassists! [size=4] [/size]

I've bought a couple of items from Mark. All mail order, and always had great service. First item I ordered over the telephone - we had a nice long chat about basses and amps - very educational for me. As a result, if I ever need a new amp or cab, I'd certainly take my bass up there and make the trip, and Mark made it clear that he would spend the time to show me items I never knew existed! [size=4] [/size]

I love the early stuff as well (love all it TBH) - but I'm quite glad they don't really do the 70's stuff. They've moved on so much since then, so a bit of 2112 at the end of the set is enough for me! I'm happy that Geddy, at almost 60, isn't still singing about tasting honeydew!

I read it on Twitter - @rushtheband: London, magnificent. Even if doors were held due to a fox inside the 02! http://t.co/H1p3o2jwro http://t.co/git0tpHtDi

This could be a plant! You're not John Hall, by any chance.....? [size=4] [/size]

[quote name='jonsmith' timestamp='1369527450' post='2090241'] [size=4]Only gig I've been to that was delayed by a fox...[/size] [/quote] I read that as well! Apparently, he didn't have a ticket.... [size=4] [/size]

I do love Ric basses, and TBH the attitude of JH would not put me off. I've got more issues with the years of shoddy QC to deal with first! [size=4] [/size] .....and I do play one as well.... [size=4] [/size]

I was up in block 412 - high enough for me to feel sick when I first sat down! View of the stage was superb, though. Once I got used to the height, let the show begin! I've been a fan for years, but it was my first time seeing the band. What can I say - I flippin' loved it from start to end. What a band, what a show. I never go to venues like that normally (my tastes don't include artists that can fill such a place), and IMHO, didn't like the venue one bit - but that could be said for any 'enormodome' type. Band was on fire - sound was fine where I was (for that size), and I was just grinning from start to end. Once settled in, I forgot about the size of the place and just really focused on the performance. Setlist? Brilliant. No spoilers, but TBH I was thrilled that they didn't just knock out the obvious stuff. It's all on live albums and DVD's multiple times anyway - I'm really glad they delved a bit deeper and bar the 'have to play' encore stuff, avoided 'here's xxxxx for the 1,000 time in 35 years. I love CA, and that segment was immense. Long gig - I could have watched them all night - but I think it was about 2 and 1/2, maybe 3/4. I had high expectations being such a long-term admirer - and they even surprised me - just a great experience.

One of my old band's vocalist's use to think he was a master of EQ and stage sound. Every gig he'd be on about the bass - always thought it was too much in volume or thump. I knew he was wrong! One gig I simply mimed during the soundcheck..... You guessed it - gave me a thumbs up, and announced, 'perfect'! [size=4] [/size]

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Having a chat about a similar thing this morning. Upshot was, you get paid to travel to and from gigs, and the music is free!

These Ric threads tend to follow a similar pattern - 'I hate Rics' 'I love Rics', etc... It's a bass shape and sound which never fails to fascinate. I gig mine regularly, and it always gets attention. I can guarantee that loads of the posters here, if faced with a Ric, would have their hands on it in seconds, despite protestations! Like some others, I can see where JH is coming from - not a popular view - but he certainly doesn't help with his tactics. Maybe I've been brainwashed due to my membership of Rickresource - the only fan forum where anything deemed anti-Ric (even questioning is immediately deleted and removed!

RIP to another great player. I saw Uriah Heep in about 1991, and I must admit, really enjoyed the gig. Really solid player, so well locked in. There's a lesson in bass playing in itself.

Does it only cover the 4003? [size=4] [/size]

Great musician, great band - and always came across like a very nice guy as well. Ray will never be 74 - 74! The music is simply timeless. I used to play in a Doors tribute band, so had to work out bass (or my interpretation) to many of the tracks. Really fun to play, just great stuff.