Burns-bass Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 25 minutes ago, tauzero said: Well, Wings didn't contribute anything to the progress of music (and they were shit). The Beatles did have some influence on their peers and successors, however you rate their own music. Some of their influence was negative, though, such as people thinking that the wretched Hofner violin bass was not only playable but even good. Poxy things. One of the most transformative and influential musicians in the last 50 years was Frank Sinatra whose Reprise label gave every artist total freedom to record what they liked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 The article states that Macca is really happy to get the bass back. I wonder what that equates to as a "reward" in pounds and pence. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 1 hour ago, Geek99 said: How come you get to use profanity? The cock filter has been scaled back, thankfully. It means we can refer to Dick van Dyke and not Penis van Lesbian. 1 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 2 hours ago, TheGreek said: The article states that Macca is really happy to get the bass back. I wonder what that equates to as a "reward" in pounds and pence. An expenses paid dinner for two with his ex wife, a scintillating conversationalist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 7 hours ago, SteveK said: Are you a flat-Earther, perchance? Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 (edited) 3 hours ago, tauzero said: The cock filter has been scaled back, thankfully. It means we can refer to Dick van Dyke and not Penis van Lesbian. I'd put that in the Quotes thread but would probably only end up with a warning. 🤣 Edited February 18 by TimR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 I think with the Beatles, you had to be there to experience it. For me it's very much 'meh', but I was born the day they had one of their last number ones. A lot of my friends in their late 70s it was the sound track of their teenage years. They go mental when it comes on at discos (or weddings). Together with the Stones, Cliff Richard, Elvis, and a lots of other artists they were unique and sowed the seeds of modern pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 5 hours ago, Burns-bass said: One of the most transformative and influential musicians in the last 50 years was Frank Sinatra whose Reprise label gave every artist total freedom to record what they liked. Nothing happens unless Frank says so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 I'm surprised we made it all the way to page two before the inevitable "the Beatles weren't all that" comments started... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 They weren't all that, yet here we are 54 years after their official demise talking about them like we do for no other band. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestar Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 22 minutes ago, Cosmo Valdemar said: I'm surprised we made it all the way to page two before the inevitable "the Beatles weren't all that" comments started... All I did was post a light hearted paraphrase of an Alan Partridge quip and off it all went. It's as if they'd said that they were bigger than Jesus or something... Oh hang on. BTW I like the Beatles; There I've said it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Posted by The Rutles Fan Club on FB: "After being lost for 51 years, Dirk McQuickley’s missing guitar string has reportedly been found. This guitar string was special as it played only certain hit-making notes, and many believe its loss was the reason for the Rutles break-up. The current owner (possible thief) of the guitar string has made the following statement: “I’m keeping it. If Dirk wants the string back, he can come engage in fisticuffs with me.” More on this exciting story as it develops …" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 32 minutes ago, Happy Jack said: Posted by The Rutles Fan Club on FB: "After being lost for 51 years, Dirk McQuickley’s missing guitar string has reportedly been found. This guitar string was special as it played only certain hit-making notes, and many believe its loss was the reason for the Rutles break-up. The current owner (possible thief) of the guitar string has made the following statement: “I’m keeping it. If Dirk wants the string back, he can come engage in fisticuffs with me.” More on this exciting story as it develops …" Ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 1 hour ago, Cosmo Valdemar said: Ouch! Best me to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 On 18/02/2024 at 19:50, Steve Browning said: Nothing happens unless Frank says so. Imagine being the man who gave Captain Beefheart and Frank Zappa complete artistic freedom to create some of the craziest music, free from the pressure of record sales targets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 On 18/02/2024 at 21:33, Bassfinger said: They weren't all that, yet here we are 54 years after their official demise talking about them like we do for no other band. It’s indicative of a country who is happier looking back rather than looking forward. Has always been the same here. The cultural shadow of the 60s is a confection, with as much junk as jewels. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 This thread is indicative of a country that would rather talk about their own opinions than engaging with the topic directly to hand. I'll be looking forward to seeing what they choose to do to restore this bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno1981 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 How long before hofner release period correct versions with a rounded back. I bet they’re creating the cnc templates already! They’ll be a flood of owners of the current reissue selling their basses as they’re not vintage correct to Paul’s bass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 3 hours ago, jonno1981 said: How long before hofner release period correct versions with a rounded back. I bet they’re creating the cnc templates already! They’ll be a flood of owners of the current reissue selling their basses as they’re not vintage correct to Paul’s bass. And for extra authenticity they be built, strung back to front, stolen, hidden in a loft for 52 years, and then put on sale. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 1 hour ago, Bassfinger said: And for extra authenticity they be built, strung back to front, stolen, hidden in a loft for 52 years, and then put on sale. Yes, the Höfner Villain bass. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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