seashell Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 My fellow female bass players.. Do you get fed up with being likened to Suzi Quatro all the time? Or is it just me because I am blonde and of a certain age? I really should not complain because a couple of years ago no-one would have compared me to a bass player of any description, let alone the admirable Suze. But sometimes I wish people could come up with something more original. Especially after I have just been up playing a great Kim Deal bass line and I still get the Suzi Quatro comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Have you tried not wearing tight leather jumpsuits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) I was about to say "well, do you look like Suzi Quatro?" but (kinda) got beaten to it It's possibly depressing that, with all the fantastic female bass players out there, that's the only one people can think of! Edited July 10, 2013 by thepurpleblob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 better than being compared to Carol Kaye in the looks department ;o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 [quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1373460713' post='2137812'] Have you tried not wearing tight leather jumpsuits? [/quote] No, that's more xilddx's territory, lol (He of the cool leather trousers! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 [quote name='thepurpleblob' timestamp='1373461028' post='2137820'] It's possibly depressing that, with all the fantastic female bass players out there, that's the only one people can think of! [/quote] I guess that's the reason really. And I really shouldn't expect yer general public to have heard of many bass players at all! Most of them aren't exactly household names, more's the pity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 There should be no distinction at all, we are all bassists, musicians. I don't think I have come across anyone referring to 'the black bassist, Marcus Miller', so why the f*** do some of us feel the need to mention gender? Unless it's to make puerile or lazy comparisons, or to point out that 'she plays really well for a burd' or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1373461328' post='2137826'] No, that's more xilddx's territory, lol (He of the cool leather trousers! ) [/quote] Kit banned me from wearing them I don't blame her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I thought this was a question for the ladies?? (Altho' I had a quick look) Off to confused.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1373462631' post='2137850'] 'the black bassist, Marcus Miller.... [/quote] Marcus Miller is black??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1373460280' post='2137803'] My fellow female bass players.. Do you get fed up with being likened to Suzi Quatro all the time? Or is it just me because I am blonde and of a certain age? I really should not complain because a couple of years ago no-one would have compared me to a bass player of any description, let alone the admirable Suze. But sometimes I wish people could come up with something more original. Especially after I have just been up playing a great Kim Deal bass line and I still get the Suzi Quatro comment [/quote] I know this was a question for women bass players but I do have child -bearing hips , so indulge me . The thing about Suzi Quatro is that a spunky yet nubile young girl in a leather jumpsuit is likely to make a lasting impact on the nation's psyche . It's 40 years ( !) since Suzi was first on the scene , and she is still an instantly recognisable point of reference in popular culture . Good for Suzi ! She is someone who garners great affection from people who remember her , and anyone who was around at the time still remembers her . I have been aware of her from before I started primary school , I'm now middle - aged and she still looks great ! Kim Deal could never have that kind of charm or celebrity even if you wrapped her in latex and put her on The One Show every night . Maybe you should just give in to pressure from your public and go the whole hog . Get yourself a leather outfit and start wearing it to work and to go shopping ect . I[u] guarantee[/u] you will get yourself a man in no time , whether you want one or not ... Edited July 10, 2013 by Dingus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 [quote name='thepurpleblob' timestamp='1373463983' post='2137892'] Marcus Miller is black??? [/quote] No , he's bald . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
operative451 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 When i had long hair i got joan jett or patty smith quite a lot... Now its short, tilda swinton or david bowie. None of whom are bassists..! Errrr... ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1373464254' post='2137897'] No , he's bald . [/quote] That's ok... me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1373464254' post='2137897'] No , he's bald . [/quote] Does he look like a ... never mind, I was about to take that train of thought too far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 [quote name='thepurpleblob' timestamp='1373464719' post='2137908'] That's ok... me too! [/quote] Hasn't done Marcus any harm ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Never had Suzi comparisons but have had Tina Weymouth mentioned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sausage Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1373462671' post='2137852'] Kit banned me from wearing them I don't blame her! [/quote] That's disgraceful! The woman is clearly an idiot! The following is what i thought when i saw those trousers! http://youtu.be/UY9QD8vJQic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 If it's any consolation, Shell , I have been compared to and in some cases actually mistaken for a number of different bass players over the years , including Steve Harris , Geddy Lee , Glenn Hughes , Geezer Butler and more recently Justin Channcellor . All of these comparisons are clearly ridiculous - I am a better looking amalgamation of all of these men - but because you play the bass and have a darkly compelling power over women between the ages of eighteen and fifty five people have a need to pigionhole you and find a point of comparison so they can categorize you . It's not just women that get stereotyped . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah thomas Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 You could always get an upright, then people won't compare you to anyone at all. Instead, they'll say 'That's a big guitar.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 [quote name='sarah thomas' timestamp='1373483796' post='2138205'] You could always get an upright, then people won't compare you to anyone at all.[/quote] Apart from Bilbo of course. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1373460280' post='2137803'] Do you get fed up with being likened to Suzi Quatro all the time? [/quote] Yes and I'm not even a blonde... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fumps Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Think yourself lucky I get Grant Mitchell & Vin Diesel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 Nice replies folks. Not just me then! BTW, I think it's a shame about the ban on Nige's trousers! I hope he's still allowed to wear the gloves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I've had a Chris Squire likeness aimed at me, sadly its the current version, not the svelte 70's model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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