lowdown Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 The Thing with Norman is he is a Rock & Roller... He was born in the late 1940's... and he has never been to bed once! Garry Quote
OldGit Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 [quote name='lowdown' post='513881' date='Jun 15 2009, 09:50 AM']The Thing with Norman is he is a Rock & Roller... He was born in the late 1940's... and he has never been to bed once! Garry[/quote] "He was born in Bombay, India on 15 February 1951" says Wikipedia .. He's not known as Normfaratu for nothing Quote
hatori Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 He is the coolest. Did you get to have a go on the Jazz ? We supported Wilko at Poole not long ago and he used my rig ! Got some nice pics of us together. Quote
Golchen Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 [quote name='Zoe_BillySheehan' post='513783' date='Jun 15 2009, 01:11 AM']i just seen an american 98 year old on TV, and she only looked about 65, there wasnt even a wrinkle on her :S x[/quote] That's because rich american women have their faces ironed every morning. Quote
Mr Fudge Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 I have had the pleasure of meeting Norm a few times. The first time at considerable length with the chance to share a few beers with. The bloke is an absolute gent and a really good story teller and laugh. We never mentioned bass playing once. Quote
Zoe_BillySheehan Posted June 15, 2009 Author Posted June 15, 2009 [quote name='hatori' post='514023' date='Jun 15 2009, 11:56 AM']He is the coolest. Did you get to have a go on the Jazz ? We supported Wilko at Poole not long ago and he used my rig ! Got some nice pics of us together.[/quote] I wish i had ago on his jazz. does anyone know what neck he has on his jazz? its not fender, and its not somethin me or my dad recognized. and that is a cool picture Z x Quote
Zoe_BillySheehan Posted June 15, 2009 Author Posted June 15, 2009 [quote name='Golchen' post='514033' date='Jun 15 2009, 12:07 PM']That's because rich american women have their faces ironed every morning.[/quote] nah dont think she was rich, just blessed with good skin haha Z x Quote
Rodders Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 I think the bass he's playing now is a prototype made by the Bass Centre [url="http://www.basscentre.com/4-string-bass-guitars/bass-collection-norman-watt-roy-prototype.html"]http://www.basscentre.com/4-string-bass-gu...-prototype.html[/url] Its a replica of his old gold Jazz The price tag is a bit steep though Quote
lowdown Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 [quote name='OldGit' post='513958' date='Jun 15 2009, 11:01 AM']"He was born in Bombay, India on 15 February 1951" says Wikipedia .. He's not known as Normfaratu for nothing [/quote] I was just guessing..But... Looking at the pic it might have been 15 feb 1591. Bless him. Garry Quote
Zoe_BillySheehan Posted June 15, 2009 Author Posted June 15, 2009 [quote name='Rodders' post='514130' date='Jun 15 2009, 01:17 PM']I think the bass he's playing now is a prototype made by the Bass Centre [url="http://www.basscentre.com/4-string-bass-guitars/bass-collection-norman-watt-roy-prototype.html"]http://www.basscentre.com/4-string-bass-gu...-prototype.html[/url] Its a replica of his old gold Jazz The price tag is a bit steep though[/quote] ah Bass collection.. the logo on the headstock was different though, didnt get close enought to see it properly z x Quote
Bilbo Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 [quote name='hatori' post='514028' date='Jun 15 2009, 12:00 PM']Hopefuly heres one.[/quote] Isn't that Uncle Fester and Gomez Adams? Waiting for a light bulb moment? Quote
hatori Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 [quote name='bilbo230763' post='514220' date='Jun 15 2009, 02:22 PM']Isn't that Uncle Fester and Gomez Adams? Waiting for a light bulb moment?[/quote] ROFLMAO.....I'll have you know thats a solar panel mate. We may look a trifle eccentric but we still got it goin on! As to his bass, its beaten to buggery. I had a good look but cant remember the name on the headstock. Quote
Bay Splayer Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 FFS, everyone has a right to be ugly ........but he is taking the piss Quote
Stu-khag Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 he looks a damn sight better than the pics I remember seeing of him a while back on a bbc story (edit here's the link [url="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6131854.stm)"]http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6131854.stm)[/url] awesome chops, in more than 1 way! Quote
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 cool! guess it's all the sex'n'drugsand rock'n'roll....... Quote
leschirons Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 Nice one Zoe, a great pic and I'm sure a nice memory to keep. Cool to meet a bit of a legend once in a while. Quote
steve-soar Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 [quote name='OldGit' post='513958' date='Jun 15 2009, 11:01 AM']"He was born in Bombay, India on 15 February 1951" says Wikipedia .. He's not known as Normfaratu for nothing [/quote]Yeah, THIS time round, he was born in 1951, I think he must be on his 20th incarnation. (Cue, howling wolves in the background). Quote
yorks5stringer Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 Saw the Blockheads recently and Norman gives his all in performance: so much so we watched his suit gradually darken as he sweats buckets. I notice in the photo he obviously had another good gig! Quote
Eight Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 [quote name='steve-soar' post='514713' date='Jun 15 2009, 08:39 PM']Yeah, THIS time round, he was born in 1951, I think he must be on his 20th incarnation. (Cue, howling wolves in the background). [/quote] Funny then how "the Doctor" gets younger and more trendy every time he regenerates... and Norman er... doesn't. Quote
OldGit Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 [quote name='Rodders' post='514130' date='Jun 15 2009, 01:17 PM']I think the bass he's playing now is a prototype made by the Bass Centre [url="http://www.basscentre.com/4-string-bass-guitars/bass-collection-norman-watt-roy-prototype.html"]http://www.basscentre.com/4-string-bass-gu...-prototype.html[/url] Its a replica of his old gold Jazz The price tag is a bit steep though[/quote] Yeah that's it. Amusingly it appears to have an SX headstock shape. It's also pre-bugg3r3d as part of the customising. Sounds great though. His performance is full on, communicating constantly with the (very young) drummer and locked in. Quote
Zoe_BillySheehan Posted June 15, 2009 Author Posted June 15, 2009 [quote name='yorks5stringer' post='514782' date='Jun 15 2009, 09:32 PM']Saw the Blockheads recently and Norman gives his all in performance: so much so we watched his suit gradually darken as he sweats buckets. I notice in the photo he obviously had another good gig![/quote] Yeah, the amount of sweat was mad.. and he put his arm round me.. my tshirt sleeve was wet.. i still can't sleep at night.. lmao Z x Quote
escholl Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 [quote name='Zoe_BillySheehan' post='514827' date='Jun 15 2009, 10:20 PM']Yeah, the amount of sweat was mad.. and he put his arm round me.. my tshirt sleeve was wet.. i still can't sleep at night.. [/quote] Quote
Zoe_BillySheehan Posted June 16, 2009 Author Posted June 16, 2009 [quote name='escholl' post='514905' date='Jun 16 2009, 12:22 AM'] [/quote] Z x Quote
The Bass Doc Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 Do you think that when Norman bumps into Keith Richard they both comment on how well the other one looks? Quote
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