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Mornin' all. Some businesses are re-opening on or about 15 June (presumably with the appropriate social distancing measures) - any thoughts as to whether this will include rehearsal rooms and/or recording studios? Chris

I saw DS at the NEC on the 'Brothers In Arms Tour' - IMHO they were the most sterile live act I have ever seen. Musically and technically they were stunning but absolutely no soul or feeling whatsoever. The highlight of the evening was coming out of the NEC and seeing a laser display across the lakes - my lasting memories are a massive laser seagull sweeping towards me and a rotating die (or dice if you prefer) again rolling across the lake and heading my way. IIRC, and before Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler was part of a band called 'Brewers Droop' - I saw them at the University Of Essex during a Miner's Benefit concert and was mightily impressed. Chris.

Overrated - David Bowie ; Queen Underrated - Colosseum ; Stone The Crows

Just this one - Epiphone DOT with Wilkinson Pick-Ups

I'm the proud owner of 4 bass guitars (from Left to Right) 1) Status Stealth II - 5 string (Red tint and Red side LEDs) 2) MIA Fender American Standard Precision (the sticker on the scratch plates says 'Upgraded With Fender Custom Shop Pick-Ups') 3) MIM Fender Precision 4) Gibson Thunderbird (2015 model with Babicz bridge, and coil-tapped Hum-Buckers) 1) and 2): Status and White P - These are my workhorse basses. 3) and 4): Antigua P and Thunderbird - Way back in the late 60's I picked up copies of the Fender and Gibson catalogues from Hodges and Johnson's music shop in Queen Street, Colchester. The catalogues showed a P bass in the Antigua finish and the Thunderbird range respectively - I never forgot those images and nearly 50 years later I finally have one of each.

Styling Cues I Do Not Like. 1 Coloured Headstocks 2 See above Chris

A different approach to 'Boogie'. Little Feat - good time music with some great bass lines by Kenny Gradney. Three LF songs that I love playing along with Let It Roll Dixie Chicken Cadillac Hotel Enjoy. Chris

Been happily retired from full-time employment (Electrical Engineer) for over 2 years now. These days I play Bass Guitar, do voluntary work for Cancer Research UK, and occasionally help out a Funeral Director. Chris

I agree with Bertbass.

University of Essex Rag Week 1970 , SU Dance Hall, 'Home' supporting 'Family' I like to think that 'Family' had a bad night - but they were comprehensively out-played and out-classed by 'Home' whose line-up included Laurie Wisefield (went on join Wishbone Ash) and Cliff Williams (hooked up with AC/DC).

Just taken delivery of a SmoothHound Classic from Loz (three). No problems here at all. An ideal transaction with excellent communications via BC PM system, the goods were exactly as described, and prompt delivery (using Royal Mail Special Delivery). Thanks Loz, hope to deal with you again sometime. Chris

I'm not into Rush, but this YT video of the band is excellent RUSH - Best Intro EVER !!!!! Sympathies to Mr Peart's family, friends and fans.

NUFFINK AT ALL.

Have a good 'un and take it easy. Chris

Just sold a couple of pedals to Matt - no problems here - good communications and prompt payment. Thanks Matt, a pleasure doing business with you. Chris

'Let It Roll' or 'Gringo' both by Little Feat

A few miles from Clacton-on-Sea - social hub of the Tendring Peninsula and the beating heart of the Essex Sunshine Coast (allegedly).

I don't think I would change my mind. Started out in 1966 with a 2nd hand Futurama Duo guitar (Christmas Present). Tried a friend's Hofner bass guitar in September 1968 and loved it. I'm now 67, still playing bass guitar and still loving it. Chris

Do It Again - Steely Dan Burlesque - Family All Along The Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix

The 3 Songs You Never Want To Hear Again - Ever What are the three songs (excluding Christmas songs please) that make your toes curl - the ones that make you want to throw a brick at the radio/TV/Jukebox. My three are: Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen (Why? - Great production but mind-numbingly boring) American Pie - Don McClean (Why? - Goes on and on and on and zzzzzzzzzzzzz) Come On Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners (Why? - Words fail me, just awful) Over to the BassChat membership for comments, and nominations. Chris