sime17 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Dunno if anyone has seen this, or mentioned it on here yet, but I thought it deserved something. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-19280686 Poor sod - I'm not a particular Elton fan but sincerely, these sidemen are unsung heroes in my book. I've noticed this guy and his similarly be-mulleted chums backing EJ on his tv appearances and he just seemed to be doing a damn fine, professional job whilst appearing to still get a real joy from what he's doing. Judging by the comment from the tiara'd one, it appears he agrees: this guy's played for him for twenty years without 'a single bad note'. To be honest I personally can't recall much of the original material from this period, but replicating some fantastic back-catalogue bass parts, whilst singing bv's, impeccably, for twenty years... Well, hats off to you fella! I think such a tragic loss deserves a mention even if it's not your average 'bass hero'. Bob, may you rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 And again. Nuff said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 And again. Nuff said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 I saw Bob play with Elton a few years back. He was using a Stingray 5 and singing harmony vocals. He had a wonderful bass sound and played some really nice chops. Such a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sime17 Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 (edited) Blimey - just seen the news that Bob Babbitt died last month too. A few of those great Motown basslines we attribute to Jamerson were actually played by this guy - I guess at least he got some real credit during his lifetime, what with the funk brothers movie a few years back, whilst Jamerson died in relative obscurity. Plus Duck a couple of months back. So far - a sad year for the bass family. Edited August 19, 2012 by sime17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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