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The late great Glenn Cornick of Jethro Tull paid more than the odd visit to the upper register, as can be heard from his work on "Living in the Past" and "Serenade to a Cuckoo".

A great tribute band indeed. A piece of trivia that some people might not know... Ever wondered where the title of this song came from ? Seemingly, as Robert Lamm put the finishing touches to writing the song, he looked at his watch and noticed it was 25 or (2)6 minutes to four....in the morning !!!!

Plus one to all the above. The only thing I would add is to encourage him to practice safe... (note I did not say... "correct"... 😉.) technique. Might as well start him on good habits before the bad ones have a chance to get a hold. A safe technique will help him to play to the best of his ability, at the same time avoiding potential injury problems later on, due to bent wrists, gripping the neck too tight, fretting too hard etc. IMO safe technique is the very first thing a new player should be taught...regardless of where he wants to go with his playing.

Walking bass lines are indeed a great way to start playing jazz. Ed Friesland's book has been mentioned, and while it is a great book, personally I think it's best to delve into it as a follow up to the book below. For a complete beginner to walking bass I much prefer "Walking Jazz Lines for Bass" by Jay Hungerford. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Walking-Jazz-Lines-Bass-Hungerford/dp/0786659963 Also here is a complete set of lessons on WB by Dave Marks. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=dave+marks+walking+bass+lesson

A good read for anyone interested in the story of Chicago ( from drummer Danny Seraphine's point of view) : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Street-Player-My-Chicago-Story/dp/0470416831

IMO they went a bit down hill after their first five or six albums. Music became too radio friendly.

"Listen"....with it's great riff is a favourite of mine.

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A prudent move IMO. You have given them a chance to put things right. If they have even a grain of professionalism between them, they will listen to your side of the situation and try to resolve the issue. If they don't....move on...and put it down to experience.

Obviously my experience with drummers is different from yours. Guess I'm just lucky. FWIW...I still think the.....'any drummer who doesn’t drive isn’t a drummer..." statement IS harsh. They may have valid reasons (like my drummer) for not driving.

In fairness, that's a generalisation, and also a bit harsh. I played for years in a band with a drummer who did not drive, due to his eye sight. He was a great drummer and a nice guy all round. The other band members and I, shared the transport duties. I would prefer a non driving drummer with a pro attitude over a driving one with a bad and lazy attitude.

Life is too short to be putting up wth this kind of hassle. Have a friendly and diplomatic chat and put your points across. If people are not prepared to have a professional attitude...then walk away.

By this, you imply that because they are friends, the drummer and frontman will back each other up, regardless of what the others suggest. IMO a working harmonious and professional relationship between all band members is a must, and it trumps...or should do...any personal friendships. It's the band as a unit that should come first.

Does not sound like a team player to me.

String life : The good.....flats can last up to seven years....or more.

A band is supposed to work as a team, both on and off the stage. There should be some give and take. It's obvious and natural that no one will like EVERY song on the list. IMO the most diplomatic way would be to take turns choosing a song.

Yes...thats the album. I also have a worn vinyl original. What strikes me most about the album today, is how fresh and new it still sounds. While I have always been a Chicago fan, my interest waned after their fifth album when they became more radio friendly. The rhythm section of Cetera and Seraphine was sublime, and IMO the band were never the same without Kath.

On this day in 1969 Chicago released their debut album "Chicago Transit Authority". Bassist Peter Cetera was/is a major driving force on the album. Here is a bass cover of the first track..."Introduction".

Same here. Pity he was not with 'Tull for longer than three albums.

Agree entirely. In my experience it is only the people who don't know or care to learn any theory who use the .."it stunts your creativity" concept. I have never come across anyone who abandoned theory because of the same argument.. ANY knowledge is never a waste of time.

I think we need to differentiate between "safe" technique and that of simply finding a new and different way to sound notes. The former can be learned fairly quickly if a person learns it as a beginner, because he/she knows no better. It can be a lot harder to unlearn an unsafe technique. General playing technique is an ongoing "journey" of discovery that some like to take. Nothing wrong with that. After all, it is our technique that gives us our signature sound. The trick is to try and be sure it is not going to cause injuries over time.

I agree entirely. It's just that a lot of people don't realise that playing a certain way can cause injury problems. It's only when the harm has been done and they start seeking reasons for and solutions to their problem that the penny drops.