Roxy Music - the Spinal Tap for bassists

[Clarky]

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/roxy-music/2022/the-o2-arena-london-england-43b10bcf.html

[toneknob]

48 minutes ago, Skinny said:

Did they do that song with the nifty extended instrumental intro? the first track on Manifesto. I had to listen to that when I saw this thread. 

Also called Manifesto. 

That and Stranded are my favourite Roxy albums. Surprised there's nothing from Stranded on the setlist.

[Sonic_Groove]

19 minutes ago, toneknob said:

Also called Manifesto. 

Yes a Great bit of Alan Spenner, Youtube of track below (Not live because Roxy didn't usually use the studio bassist on tour (Cost?)

I also Like all the John Gustafson Albums

 

 

 

[fleabag]

20 hours ago, toneknob said:

I'm counting Phil Manzanera as a "Roxy muso"

 

He was, as was Eno

 

But Mackay, Ferry, and Thompson missing ?   I suppose some bands are back on the circuit without any original members and still call themselves by their original name,

but for me,  thats Trigger's broom.

 

Roxy with just 2 members just isnt Roxy

[Old Man Riva]

Kevsy71 of this parish once sent me this link off the back of a Roxy discussion - well worth a read… https://www.uncut.co.uk/features/people-drifted-off-bryan-ferry-on-roxy-music-s-many-bass-players-28139/ 

 

(apologies, I don’t know how to get it to, erm, link?!)

Edited October 16, 2022 by Old Man Riva

[toneknob]

4 hours ago, Sonic_Groove said:

Yes a Great bit of Alan Spenner, Youtube of track below (Not live because Roxy didn't usually use the studio bassist on tour (Cost?)

I also Like all the John Gustafson Albums

 

Yeah, amazing playing. Gary Tibbs is also credited for bass on Manifesto (the album) but I can't find individual per-song credits. Any idea who played on which songs? They're both pretty handy.

 

[TrevorR]

11 hours ago, Sonic_Groove said:

Yes a Great bit of Alan Spenner, Youtube of track below (Not live because Roxy didn't usually use the studio bassist on tour (Cost?)

I also Like all the John Gustafson Albums

 

 

 

Alan is certainly on the High Road live album and numerous Frèjus videos on YouTube… what a groove to lead into a classic Johnny Gus bassline!

 

 

[Kevsy71]

On 16/10/2022 at 15:43, Old Man Riva said:

Kevsy71 of this parish once sent me this link off the back of a Roxy discussion - well worth a read… https://www.uncut.co.uk/features/people-drifted-off-bryan-ferry-on-roxy-music-s-many-bass-players-28139/ 

 

(apologies, I don’t know how to get it to, erm, link?!)

 

Indeed Mick! I'm still trying to nail Re-make/Re-model... some superb basslines on the early albums, and I need to listen more to Manifesto and beyond...

That link in full: https://www.uncut.co.uk/features/people-drifted-off-bryan-ferry-on-roxy-music-s-many-bass-players-28139/

[cetera]

Neil Jason (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Jason) is a phenomenal bassist. Loads of big 70's/80's NY sessions as well as performing extensively with the Brecker Brothers. That's also him with the fantastic bassline on 'Fame'...