Bassists are best!

[Rockingit]

I don't play (well, that's not strictly speaking true but lets not embarrass myself) but have worked with some amazing players over the years, some more famous than others. But by far the most talented bassist I have ever been on a stage with was a pair of African brothers who toured with Peter Green about 12-13 years in one of his more lucid phases. One was drummer, the other was bass, and they looked, and sounded, like they had been born holding their sticks and frets and not been apart since. It was effortless, beautiful and rhythmic magic. Just wish I could remember their (African) names!!!

 

[trev]

Let's set the bar nice and high
Jeff Berlin - The Star-Spangled Banner - YouTube NB He throws a bit of god save lizzy the german in for good measure

 

[Marvo]

I went out long-lining this weekend and I got all excited because I thought this was a thread about fishing Not a bass player, only classical guitar.

 

[trev]

Only? Classical guitar
I'm completely self taught and decided a few years back to start studying classical pieces and have to say that without a doubt it is THE hardest style to play

 

[Geordie Spark]

I went out long-lining this weekend and I got all excited because I thought this was a thread about fishing Not a bass player, only classical guitar.

Bass players are just frustrated guitarists. Just one step up from drummers really.

 

[trev]

Bass players are just frustrated guitarists. Just one step up from drummers really.

So what's a bass player who also plays guitar and "sings"

 

[Geordie Spark]

So what's a bass player who also plays guitar and "sings"

He's called Sting.

 

[trev]

He's called Sting.

Or Greg Lake

 

[Geordie Spark]

Or Greg Lake

Yes !!

 

[trev]

Yes !!

Could never stand them apart from one or two songs, I rated Chris Squire though

 

[Geordie Spark]

Buffalo Bruce Barlow:

Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen's BUFFALO BRUCE BARLOW on This is Vintage Now

 

[trev]

Saw them (well, heard them would be more accurate) supporting Zeppelin in 79 Commander Cody called us all a load of pinko commie butt f------ because he didn't like being ignored.

 

[Geordie Spark]

Saw them (well, heard them would be more accurate) supporting Zeppelin in 79 Commander Cody called us all a load of pinko commie butt f------ because he didn't like being ignored.

Haha ...... Oh dear. ................... I just love Cody. Asleep At The Wheel too ............... all of that sort of stuff, but not JUST that sort of stuff.

 

[tidyboiler]

Bass players are just frustrated guitarists. Just one step up from drummers really.

:whatchutalkingabout :59:

Woo....... one of my best friends is a drummer, I'll be sure to show him this post when he comes up.......:drummer:

 

[trev]

One of my mates is a drummer too TB, he's used to the mockery