Cat Burrito Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Bill Haley died over 30yrs ago and it looks like bass player Marshall Lytle is now also dead after a battle with lung cancer. One of the early pioneers of rock 'n' roll slap bass, the NY Times obituary makes for interesting reading on his early career and how he got the technique. [url="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/29/arts/music/marshall-lytle-bassist-with-bill-haley-dies-at-79.html?smid=fb-share"]http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/29/arts/music/marshall-lytle-bassist-with-bill-haley-dies-at-79.html?smid=fb-share[/url] Not sure what time the funeral is but I'm guessing 1, 2, 3 o'clock..... (somebody was going to and apologies it was me!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Adams Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Another one gone. R.I.P. And yes, very droll, made me smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeponehandloose Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 A good place to start if you want to "slap". He used an Epiphone B5, Met him a few times, great character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 It's not a windup is it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Just played along to the youtube clip for tonights double bass practice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yepmop Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Not surprised playing around the clock for all those years (sorry). Much respect RIP, great player!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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