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[quote name='wombatboter' post='422448' date='Mar 1 2009, 04:42 PM']There's a difference between a solid opinion and useless remarks like "Yeah, Bono is an idiot" or "I think The Edge is stupid and my mother thinks so too". As soon as a band is famous there seem to be a change and you're not supposed to like them anymore. Everyone has a right to have an opinion but how many are actually saying or explaning something ? Reminds me of those thousands comments on Youtube : who cares ? U2 certainly doesn't... edit : I always enjoy the comments of a forummember Bilbo230763, interesting to read, no envy, good insight and I learn a lot, makes a big differences with all the other important opinioooooooooooons.[/quote]

[quote name='wombatboter' post='422441' date='Mar 1 2009, 04:28 PM']They have a guitarplayer with a unique sound who influenced thousands of other players, they have a good bassplayer who knows his place and has some great basslines (Stories for Boys, Mysterious Ways, etc...), they have a driving drummer who is solid and they have a powerful singer with charisma and something to say. They moved millions of people with more than a couple of great songs... What's more childish than saying " X sucks...." Instead of putting down creative people who have succeeded, try to write a good song yourself.[/quote] As in: [b]"Stop expressing your opinion on a public forum and get on with writing some songs yourself"[/b] ? May as well close BassChat down now then!! There was me thinking I had a right to say what I thought. What a silly man I am.

[quote name='liamcapleton' post='422169' date='Mar 1 2009, 04:06 AM']...in your opinion. I doubt many people on this site will ever be part of a band as well looked up too as U2, and I mean that in the kindest possible way. They're great songwriters, like them or not. I'm not a fan at all, but it does get my wick a bit when people put forward something as fact when it is simply their own opinion. I also don't think it's remotely fair to slag Adam Clayton off whatsoever, or his choice of gear, or his technique. Technical credibility has nothing to do with anything if you're part of a band that you're happy in, have written timeless songs with and have made a friggin' fortune with. I'd prefer to be him than Richard Bona, that's for sure.[/quote] Presumably, when [b]you[/b] put forward the above as "fact", it is simply [b]your[/b] opinion too? Not sure too many people would want to be "as well looked up to" as U2 - at least not around these parts, although I wouldn't mind 10% of their ill gotten gains. Still, one man's meat etc.

Ashdown Superfly rig. Q.E.D.

[quote name='OldG' post='421631' date='Feb 28 2009, 12:42 PM']I don't get it... why the disdain? I really like U2 - have done for 25 years or so...[/quote] Blimey!! I really wouldn't know [b]where[/b] to begin!!

[b]U2. "Even worse than the worst thing."[/b]

Ah yes. Didn't you post that rather delicious shot of Miss Allen's tatoo?

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='420933' date='Feb 27 2009, 02:24 PM']No problem. The gigs still mine though... Talking to Pete though, I don't think he is going anywhere fast... (can't blame him, what a view...)[/quote] Yep, you'd be first on parade wouldn't you?

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='420910' date='Feb 27 2009, 02:07 PM']Some good vids of the Birmingham gig on you tube, just type joss stone rainbow[/quote] Blimey!! You're not wrong!! Thanks for that.

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='420786' date='Feb 27 2009, 12:12 PM']I went to see her on Monday night in Birmingham at the Rainbow... capacity 200. The bass player is the musical director to and is no other than Peter Iannacone... and he is a groove monster. Seriously underaterd and seriously cool what with his cap... Nice guy to boot. I caught up with the band afterwards and was pleased to see how down to earth they were... oh, and the sax player... he's the star of the band what with his porn start moustache, his sunglasses and his serious talent! PS - hands off - that's my bass gig! Ha ha.[/quote] [b]Speaking of whom:[/b] And, [b]Funkmaster[/b], you are one jammy dude!!

[b]Andyalfa:[/b] [b]Here's Chris Glen and his current band The Outfit in rehearsal in 2008[/b]:

[quote name='joe_bass' post='418492' date='Feb 24 2009, 03:56 PM']Seems more like name 30 bass players you can think of to me. There seemed little logical basis for that list IMO.[/quote] Indeed so!!

[quote name='yorick' post='418361' date='Feb 24 2009, 01:26 PM']I was going to suggest the Zoom H4...... [/quote] +1. An astonishing piece of kit IMHO.

A one stringed Adam Clayton signature Fender could be a seller!!

[quote name='OldGit' post='417450' date='Feb 23 2009, 02:27 PM']Wobble[/quote] Indeed!! He does tend to get overlooked doesn't he?

[quote name='spike' post='417350' date='Feb 23 2009, 01:09 PM']I nominate Chuck Rainey[/quote] I'll second that. Plus an honourable mention for Julian Crampton.

TU2 > BBE Opto Stomp > Boss OC2 > SABDDI.

Mid February tweakage.

The Office in South Shields is a great gig atmosphere-wise. The unlit first floor Fire Escape load-in access isn't so hot, but what can you do eh?

[quote name='bremen' post='411083' date='Feb 16 2009, 01:59 PM']He'll need to play both types of music then: rock AND roll. And bring his own chicken wire.[/quote] Indeed.

Played there several times with my previous band/s. Very much a rock venue, so unsure how a Blues Brothers tribute will be received. Can be a healthy gate, depending on the act which is being promoted.

He uses a Boss OC2. This is the stuff of legend, surely??

[quote name='silddx' post='409528' date='Feb 14 2009, 04:22 PM']I don't do this "best" business. What do you mean by best?[/quote] Least worst?

[quote name='steve-soar' post='409408' date='Feb 14 2009, 01:57 PM']That was a terrible clip, do you think he was nervous?[/quote] I suspect so. I get the impression that he is by no means a "natural" soloist and would probably prefer not to be showcased in quite that way.

[quote name='steve-soar' post='408101' date='Feb 12 2009, 10:40 PM']....and that's why God created beer crates. [/quote] Precisely!!