molan Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) I keep getting this email: [i]"Brown haired bassist wanted for hard rock band. Long hair. Over 22."[/i] That's it, the entire message I wonder if they get many replies. . . Edited November 6, 2014 by molan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 If the band has an image then how you look is going to be as important as how you play. Besides, if you really want to gig there's always hair dye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I fit all the criteria , first job I've seen where thats true since 1985 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 [quote name='lojo' timestamp='1415275400' post='2598628'] I fit all the criteria , first job I've seen where thats true since 1985 [/quote] Me too. If they can bend a little on the hair, from "long" to "long gone". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1415275000' post='2598613'] [i] Long hair. Over 22."[/i] [/quote] It's been a very long time since my hair was over 22" long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 They probably felt that was more politically correct than simply saying "NO GINGERS!" Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 'Over 22' is quite refreshing. I certainly qualify there. [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1415275263' post='2598625'] ...if you really want to gig there's always hair dye. [/quote] Or a wig... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1415275742' post='2598639'] They probably felt that was more politically correct than simply saying "NO GINGERS!" [/quote] Post removed on legal advice. Edited November 6, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) Over 22" hair? That's nearly 2 feet! Edited November 6, 2014 by paul_5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I have actually gone from light blonde to dark blonde/brown since playing bass. I somehow didn't feel rock n roll enough with the light blonde hair. I looked like Gloria Hunniford on bass, lol! I know it's shallow, but I think if I look right I play better. Like a kid with new ballet shoes really. I've never grown out of that need to 'dress up'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 They should specify that you need 2 feet in order to join the band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1415275742' post='2598639'] They probably felt that was more politically correct than simply saying "NO GINGERS!" Jon. [/quote] Careful, Jon - you live in Scotland........ G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 [quote name='allighatt0r' timestamp='1415276981' post='2598654'] They should specify that you need 2 feet in order to join the band. [/quote] No, you've misread it... it's [b]nearly [/b]2 feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I'd qualify, I've got long dark brown hair and I'm definitely over 22. So is my youngest daughter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1415277562' post='2598664'] No, you've misread it... it's [b]nearly [/b]2 feet. [/quote] Like the role of Tarzan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Nearly two feet would be correct on the basis of the average number of feet per person being slightly less than two. OTOH, that would mean the majority of people turning up for the audition somewhat over-qualified in the feet department. Statistics eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Does the brown hair have to be on your head? It's getting a bit thin there but well, there are other parts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 [quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1415284123' post='2598753'] Does the brown hair have to be on your head? It's getting a bit thin there but well, there are other parts... [/quote] But can you boast 22"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 [size=5]PUBES!![/size] ...sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikenbass Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 One black one, one white one and one with a fairy light on................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1415276885' post='2598652'] I know it's shallow, but I think if I look right I play better. Like a kid with new ballet shoes really. I've never grown out of that need to 'dress up'. [/quote] Same story here. For me cool/trendy relevant threads is part of the fun of performing. I've invested a lot of $$$s in gear and gigging threads. It get's back to whatever your own personal philosophy is. At the bar level, for me it's [i]"never look like the patrons , look like your in a rock band"[/i]. For some guys it doesn't matter. At some of the higher levels of gigging things change and it doesn't matter as much. Does anyone care what Eric Clapton wears to a gig, probably not. However, if I go see the Stones, I want to see some cool threads. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) [quote name='blue' timestamp='1415297806' post='2598986'] Does anyone care what Eric Clapton wears to a gig..? [/quote] I do - I find it very disappointing when he shows up looking like an accountant on dress-down Friday. Button-down collars? He used to look like this, for God's sake!! Edited November 6, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1415297806' post='2598986'] At the bar level, for me it's [i]"never look like the patrons , look like your in a rock band"[/i]. ... However, if I go see the Stones, I want to see some cool threads. [/quote] Interesting. For pub rock I tend to agree, and I try to stand out from the punters without being in any way extreme. For "cool" DB gigs I prefer to dress up a bit more and look like a performer. At the higher levels though, there are plenty of bands who've made it big at least partly by dressing like their audience. Status Quo from about '71 onwards are possibly the perfect example, but then so was pretty much all of UK punk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 [quote name='geoffbyrne' timestamp='1415276994' post='2598655'] Careful, Jon - you live in Scotland........ G. [/quote] Indeed - and I blend in quite well until I open my gob! Weirdly there are two ginger tossers in my band - & neither of us are Scottish. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1415306880' post='2599136'] Weirdly there are two ginger tossers in my band - & neither of us are Scottish. [/quote] Ginger tossers: what caber tossers become when there are no cabers to hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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