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Something I've noticed whenever I go back to the UK is that quite a few pubs have been converted to habitation. If you own a struggling big old pub in the middle of town, the possibility of 5 trendy appartments that'll sell for £400,000 each is a no brainier decision.

I'm old. I'm overweight (slightly) I'm bald. Why on Earth would I expect to be taken on by a band of 20 year olds who all look like Jack Sparrow and Edward Scissor-hands just because I can play well? The same reason my tight leather black jeans have remained in the wardrobe for 17 years. I don't fit the bill (or the jeans) It's not ageist, sexist, racist or any other ist. We're just not what they're looking for.

Here's the number for Andy Staples bass. You can check him out on Facebook. Pro player, teaches all levels and thoroughly nice guy. He's near you. 07768084790

Oh dear, Ms Carey will no doubt be blaming someone else and vastly shortening their career prospects after her lip-syncing gig went pear shaped last night. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/38483893/mariah-carey-stormed-out-of-2016-with-a-technical-meltdown Mods, please feel free to move this to "Off topic" if you feel it doesn't fall within the realms of "music"

Reading the ad, I assumed the guy was going to look something like this, not some tubby kid who still lives with mum

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1483126425' post='3204939'] The Beatles were never teen idols. Not like a David Cassidy or Lief (I Was Made For Dancing) Garett.Not in the States. Not by my definition of Teen Idol. Blue [/quote] So how old were all those girls collapsing in hysterics at the airport?

If Justin Bieber were the world's most successful and richest window cleaner, no-one would say anything. It's just that the critics seem to have a different opinion of what constitutes talent. Especially when it comes under the heading of music. I certainly wouldn't criticize his talent for earning millions of dollars. It's only musos that slag him off and if he hadn't had put a certain amount of work in, he wouldn't be where he is. Just because he hasn't played 2,000 badly paid bar and pub gigs over 30 years and carried his bass rig 200 yards in the rain doesn't mean he's not good at what he does. He's not for me but good luck to anyone that makes a success of their life.

America by Nice Whiskey in the jar by Lizzie With a little help by Cocker but as a winner, yup has to be Hendrix and Watchtower for me.

Okay, Gregory Porter. Anyone know what's going on with that hat when he's indoors? Or, is there something I don't know about like alapecia or cheomo and I've put my foot in it.

Party anthems? Does that mean Mustang Sally and I love rock'n'roll?

Have to be that white Yamaha Nathan East. I think that would be the do it all bass for me.

Just heard. Yet another one. Not a fan but huge respect. Seems it was an infection. Real shame. Only 68 too.

Had one for two weeks which probably says a lot. I personally found it positively underwhelming in every respect. Bought it purely because it was an Alembic, back in the days when I could. Neck too deep for my liking, bass didn't balance well, sound was very wooly and lower mid biased. Restrung it, just the same. It was heavy too. Eventually came to the conclusion that superb playability doesn't actually have a lot to do with price. Maybe it was just not a nice one, or just not for me. Got a couple of mates who swear by Alembics though so all down to personal choice. Try it out and make a judgement.

I understand that the police are unwilling to get involved in lots of stuff these days but they seem to be putting across the message that they don't consider deliberate fraud to be a criminal offence anymore.

I think the best playing I have ever heard (live) was from Tom Kennedy. I've seen a few of the really top names like Marcus, Melvin Davis, Vic Wooten, Alain Caron, Nathan East, Alphonso Johnson etc but Tom Kennedy is always playing to compliment the music and never seems to play for playing's sake. Saw him twice with Dave Grusin and he blew me away.

I appreciate that your financial situation is tending to dictate your actions but the guy had intentionally committed fraud. He needs to be prosecuted. Have you any info regarding his real name or whereabouts?

[quote name='Winny Pooh' timestamp='1481829239' post='3195566'] Interesting topic. Take Sledgehammer, awesome song, huge hit, but if it were released now, would it make it onto radio? [/quote] Exactly, my post came about due to our French guitarist saying that "Let it be" could still be a mega hit today as it's quality as a song is undeniable. My point is, probably not if you're hearing it for the first time.

[quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1481821631' post='3195472'] Still have my "Yankee",at least 20 year since I used it but still got it just in case. [/quote] What, just in case you want to put a big squiggly twirly scratch across the job when the bit jumps out of the screw head and you're still pushing😂

Following a recent conversation regarding the Beatles, I've been trying to think of songs from the 60s 70s and even the 80s that would be successful if written today, and apart from show tunes, can't really come up with anything. If the success of pop songs were purely reliant on being contemporary, it's quite a weird thought that had (for example) the Beatles written and recorded all those songs 15 years later, they may well have sold in hundreds rather than millions.

Telecasters with me. Latest one is my 5th after having sold the previous 4 as they "weren't my thing" 😂

Bit of a strange one as we played yesterday (Monday) at 2.00pm but it was for the local physio unit staff and patients so a good cause. Quite heartwarming to see people dance (albeit sitting down) and enjoying themselves when they've obviously had some quite serious problems. Went down well and the band were appreciated so all good.

[quote name='Adrenochrome' timestamp='1481498598' post='3192786'] Bassist, backing vox with occasional lead vox, setup and pack away. I tend to lead how we arrange songs, but that's not official, just how it's developed. In my acoustic trio it's the same but just backing vox and arranging songs is pretty democratic. [/quote] Exactly the same for me except I shout a bit more in the arrangement area.

[quote name='NoirBass' timestamp='1481397955' post='3192081'] Thanks for all the positive comments people. I guess the bass and drums are very much linked, I know I often listen to the drums on a track before the bass. I'd love to have another go, but this time with a bit of prep - a few stock fills and some stuff to end songs with would have really helped. [/quote] If you really enjoyed it, treat yourself to a couple of lessons. It may help you decide if you want to get into it more and also get you into a practice regime without any bad habits. Not that you have any, but a couple of professional lessons can be worth a lot.

Buy a Status. Only need to tune them every 22 years.

Well done. You're proper rhythm section now (meaning you do both) 😀