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Saw Kim Mitchell support Rush on the Farewell to Kings tour i think it was. I was gob-smacked how good a support band could be. That was the first time i'd ever seen a bass neck being bent slightly to detune the strings for a bit of show. They were superb. I never got the chance to see FM and i've always regretted that. As you say Rob, pure energy. Quite fancy his new DVD altho 6hrs of FM is a bit of an epic nights watching. Dave

Was just listening to Tales of the Unexpected album while making dinner. Incredible musician. It was a double CD album including What's Next album. Dave

WOW that is very nice indeed. Dave

Oh well back to the beginning again. 100% with @itu's comment above. Dave

Nice one. 👍 Dave

i quite enjoy a bit of funk and i'm more a Rock/ Prog fan but that's what makes playing bass so interesting. There are several different styles to pick and choose from. You don't need to like everything. I personally find that if you can incorporate a little bit of everything in your repertoire it can only make you a better overall player, and possibly put you in more demand as a bassist. Not being judgemental in any way here, i'm just really curious. Do you incorporate any part of your funk experience / knowledge when you play live or even at home. ? Do you think learning funk in the past has helped you at all. ? Dave

i'll take your gear off you to save you worrying about selling it. Dave

Interesting question. I have 3 basses i would never replace for different reasons. Warwick Thumb NT89 because its just gorgeous and the first bass i bought after meeting meeting my wife. She went along with me to Sound Control in Glasgow. Overwater Progress 6er fretless custom because my wife bought it for me for my 50th and at the time it's what i had dreamed off for a few yrs altho i started of with just a custom 4 string bass that moved onto 6string and then all out fretless to force myself to be challenged. I wasn't playing in bands at that time. Within 2 yrs i was back into bands and have never been so busy. Fender CIJ Geddy Signature that is just so nice to play. Its probably my fav bass. I bought this when i decided it was time to look for another band and ended up in a Deep Purple tribute. The Warwick and Overwater only leave the house when asked to do recordings for a mates studio. Don't think i'll part with my Mesa Mpulse 600 and Mesa PH212 cab because they just sound so sweet together. They are now used as home practice since getting the Subway rig. Dave

That's exactly why BC exists, for all us bass geeks. Dave

Cheers Rob that's a cracking vid from Jeff. Got that one saved in my favs on youtube. I'm not exactly a slap bassist but the way he describes it and slows it down makes it a bit easier to follow. Dave

Was asked to have a look at Fool For Your Loving once again so i was straight onto your website Rob. 👍 On a more technical note i thought i would try Jeff Berlin Five G intro altho i think its probably a bit too fast for me but i can slow it down. I'm guessing your transcription the "x" means a muted note or something similar. Its so good having you back sir. Dave

NWR is one of those bassists you just want to go see. His technique and style is phenomenal and i'm not even a big fan of that syle of music but i do like hearing his basslines. Hit Me was just a classic bassline. Dave

oooh !!! i do like a Ric bass. Dave

We knew the owner at the time and that's when he asked if we fancied helping load in with some of the bands. It was usually the more well known bands that had a lot of gear. If i remember right Iron Maiden turned up with one of Elton Johns trucks that still had some of his stage rigs in flightcases with his name on it. One of the lighting rigs in a long flightcase lost its braking on the hill at the rear and was heading for the main roundabout traffic but we managed to stop it in time. It was an articulated truck they had. That was the largest vehicle we helped from but some great memories. There is a FB page for The Heathery that i am an Admin on. Some great pics on it. Dave

I remember buying Arrive Alive cassette at their gig in The Dial Inn, Glasgow. Dave

Yep Magnum played my local gig The Heathery too not long after their successful Marauder album if i remember right. We gave them a hand to load in as we would get free access at night and a few free beers. I do remember the singer being a bit aloof towards us. I think it was Mark Stanway on keys and he was brilliant to chat with. No-one had to touch the drummers gear except him so it was all a bit over the top twa*ish. I loved the music but the band were all a bit strange in our opinion. Kinda put me off them from there on. Dave

Let me know, i'm curious 🤩 Dave

Did you manage to see them with their original singer Euan Lowson who was a bit Gabriel-ish and dressed in the various characters. Still enjoy their music. Graeme is an absolute legend to me. Stunning powerful prog bassist that also sand and played bass pedals too. Dave

I can understand your excitement at playing there. My local venue was the largest "pub" rock venue in UK at one time. Held approx 300 in its function hall upstairs from its bar and lounge. So many famous bands played there from King to Iron Maiden, Marillion, Pallas, Jack Bruce, Altered Images and so many others over the years. I was lucky enough to play it 2-3 times before it finally closed its doors around 86. Happy days. Dave

Where exactly is it ? Dave

Looks like a decent sized stage that many of us would dream off playing on Dave

Ouch ! Of all the times to catch the flu. All the best with surgery and hopefully you'll be back into gigging and preparation for next Christmas. "IT'S CHRISTMAS" Dave

I've been really lucky where i am in Lanark area. So far i've had 20-25mm of snow last night but local roads are perfectly clear. Looks quite bad in some areas down South. Good to hear everyone got home safely and hopefully no permanent damage to the guitarists car. Dave

Yep i've had many a night driving experience in snow over the years and it can be hypnotic. Secret is to keep your eyes focused on the headlight leading edge and never at the snow flakes themselves. Regular eye movement out the side window always keeps me centred on my driving. Dave

Cheers Pete, much appreciate the advice, i think its a good idea for a bit. Dave