Danbass7 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 (edited) Hey guys, I live in Wiltshire and have been playing bass for about 6 months and guitar for 5 years. Im A huge thrash metal fan but am also heavily influenced by blues and latin music such as Santana. I dont know if any of the older guys remember a band called the Groundhogs from the late 60's /70's, they were a rock blues band and had a bit of chart success, but are regarded by many as one of the best rock/blues bands of the era. These guys are basically what I was weened on by my dad along with AC/DC and Sabbath. Im in a metal band at the moment and am loving every minute of it. Favourite bands : Dream Theater, Queensryche, Pantera, Metallica, The Groundhogs, AC/DC, Sabbath and Santana Sorry for the life story, glad to join the forums Dan Edited January 17, 2008 by Danbass7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheBigBeefChief Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Welcome Dan. Was listening to AC/DC Live about 3 minutes ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Welcome to Basschatt, Tony Mcphee is one of my all time favourite G....r players. did'nt think much of his twiddling with synths though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danbass7 Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 (edited) [quote name='beerdragon' post='122510' date='Jan 17 2008, 10:53 PM']Welcome to Basschatt, Tony Mcphee is one of my all time favourite G....r players. did'nt think much of his twiddling with synths though.[/quote] yeah, I know what you mean. nice to see he has some fans still out there Eleventh hour is just the greatest song ever Edited January 17, 2008 by Danbass7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Howdy Dan, Yea, I've heard some Groundhogs tracks. Quality blues-rock. They're still at it aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danbass7 Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 (edited) [quote name='paul, the' post='122602' date='Jan 18 2008, 06:40 AM']Howdy Dan, Yea, I've heard some Groundhogs tracks. Quality blues-rock. They're still at it aren't they?[/quote] Yea, they split in 04 and are back since 07 I think. McPhee is into playing more of the blues stuff with his wife now but he is playing more proper groundhogs shows soon. and he now has a myspace with a few tracks up along with tour dates: [url="http://www.myspace.com/tonymcpheethegroundhogs"]http://www.myspace.com/tonymcpheethegroundhogs[/url] Edited January 18, 2008 by Danbass7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Hi and Welcome I remember listening to the Groundhogs in the 6th Form Centre at School, 1972-3. Happy Days! Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leowasright Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Hi Dan, Welcome from someone only on the forum a few minutes longer than you! When I introduced myself I forgot to say what I like, but it includes AC/DC. If forced to take one album to a desert island, it may well be Highway to Hell. Going back to the age of 16 Cliff Williams was the man as far as I was concerned. Hmm 37 now, but I still like solid basic bass playing! David H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Angus & Malcolm Young are my uncle's cousins. That pratically makes me and them brothers. Welcome to the forum Dan! Sparky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danbass7 Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 Haha wow ! That is one hell of an acclaim to fame Sparky David, I like that choice. I would take a Byork album, as her nonsensical wailing would probably be the best way to get the attention of passing ships ! Thanks for the warm welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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