anaxcrosswords Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) Do we have on here a list of celebrities who happen to inhabit the 4-string world as a sideline? We have Prince William, and many know that Top Gear’s Richard Hammond also dabbles. Let’s start with those two and I’ll edit the list as suggestions come in. I used to have a very modest list of maybe half a dozen but it hit the recycle bin at some point. As the list gets updated I may be adding names for which I've not seen evidence of their bass playing. If some names seem unlikely to you, please shout; hopefully those putting forward names will back them up with pics/articles etc. Prince William (British monarchy) Richard Hammond (former Top Gear presenter) Keanu Reeves (actor) Penn Jillette (of illusionist duo Penn & Teller) Gary Sinise, actor (Apollo 13, Forrest Gump, CSI, etc) Hulk Hogan (actor, former wrestler) Martin Clunes (actor) Johnny Depp (actor) Mark Kermode (TV presenter & journalist) Harry Shearer (former Simpsons voice-over actor) Mike Huckabee (US politician) Curtley Ambrose (former West Indies cricketer) Nigel Short (chess player) Phil Jupitus (comedian) David Cameron (British politician & Prime Minister) Kim Kardashian (celebrity) Gary Oldman (actor) Daniel Radcliffe (actor) Kevin McCloud (designer, 'Grand Designs' TV presenter) Edited May 21, 2015 by anaxcrosswords Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrendall Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Penn Jillette, Keanu Reeves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Gary Sinise, actor (Apollo 13, Forrest Gump, CSI, etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hulk Hogan Martin Clunes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Kyle Eastwood - son of Clint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Alex James - Cheesemaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Kevin McCloud, Grand Designs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Johnny Depp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anaxcrosswords Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Have found Wiki mentions of Depp playing guitar & drums, but can't find bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Putter Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 [quote name='anaxcrosswords' timestamp='1432136863' post='2778511'] Have found Wiki mentions of Depp playing guitar & drums, but can't find bass. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anaxcrosswords Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hmm, not sure. He's well remembered for his Diamonds Are Forever role but doesn't appear to have done other film work - that seems to have been a sideline to his far more frequent jazz bass work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadofsix Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 [quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1432136674' post='2778509'] Johnny Depp [/quote] Johnny Depp was a musician in South Florida long before he went to L.A. and became an actor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 [quote name='dadofsix' timestamp='1432137416' post='2778524'] Johnny Depp was a musician in South Florida long before he went to L.A. and became an actor. [/quote] He often used to stand in when a band's regular player wasn't available.... #coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 There`s an article in todays Daily Express about Prince William and his bass-playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Mark Kermode plays stand up. Quite well actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1432137971' post='2778529'] He often used to stand in when a band's regular player wasn't available.... #coat [/quote] Took me a few secs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 [quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1432137250' post='2778521'] [/quote]Is this his Bob Dylan bass pose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 [quote name='dadofsix' timestamp='1432137416' post='2778524'] Johnny Depp was a musician in South Florida long before he went to L.A. and became an actor. [/quote] Also, you didn't see me round 'ere right... http://basschat.co.uk/topic/254513-denmark-street-hype-or-tripe/page__view__findpost__p__2673765 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 [attachment=192416:Darth Vader.jpg] What else?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Harry Shearer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Penn. Or Teller. One of them anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1432142024' post='2778594'] Harry Shearer [/quote] That doesn't count, Harry Shearer is a fictional character. (Played by Derek Smalls.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 What is a "Slebs"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Don't know if this counts; Victoria Wood's son Henry. I sold a Fender P on ebay and delivered it to the buyer. Victoria Wood opened the door and paid me cash after I'd waited while Henry checked it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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