SteveK

To be fair, that response isn't unique to the music business. FWIW I tend to agree with the "American gentleman". Many thousands of people would have been adversely affected financially had the tour been cancelled. PT had to consider hundreds of peoples livelihoods (some of whom could have suffered serious financial problems), not to mention the many hundreds of thousands of punters who would have been out of pocket after paying for flights, hotels etc to see the show. I'm pretty sure JE wouldn't have wanted The who to cancel.

It's a zombie thread, but it's an interesting question nonetheless. Looking through the comments I'm surprised to see that some have said how similar they are🤔 I see nothing similar about them other than they were both in rock bands and made names for themselves. Chris Squire was predominantly a pick player. John Entwistle was known for his unusual finger style. CS's bass parts were pretty much written and set in stone. JE's bass parts were largely improvised. CS's lines incorporated a mixture of pentatonics and diatonic scale tones*. JE's lines leaned more towards the use of pentatonics*. (* These are just my general perceptions - I haven't done an in depth study.) They both had very different sounds. I don't prefer one over the other - I was a fan of both!🙂

Wow, I'd forgotten about the Bell's Catalogue. A friend of mine used to have a copy that he'd bring to school, and we'd pass it around in class (usually French lessons). This reminds me that I used to draw guitars all over my school books🤩. I think I still have those books somewhere... I'm off to see if I can find them😉

That's how it was in the "olden days"! Those first impressions stay with you 😊 Changing tack slightly... Whenever I see a photo of Buddy Holly with his sunburst Strat - it always looks to me like someone from the 50s playing something left on Earth by an extra terrestrial.🤩 Thanks, although the purists would likely give me good ticking off for modding(?) it😁 It still sounds and plays as well as it did on the day I bought it.

Thanks Dave, I quite enjoyed going back, remembering those days as I was writing🙂 😄 In the early 80s I went through a period of tinkering with it, so, sad to say, it's had a few mods(?): DIY respray (no longer sunburst🙁) Refret & relacquered neck Badass bridge Couple of micro switches - series/parallel & switchable tone Apart from that it's all original😁 Anyway, here it is in all its bastardised glory...

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Looking through the comments, I'm feeling really old (which, of course, I am) In my day, when there was very little choice, my friends and myself (who were attempting to form a band, but as 13 year olds couldn't afford any decent instruments) would religiously watch TOTP, and salivate over our chosen instruments when they appeared. The majority of basses on show were P basses - they just looked so futuristic and "other-worldly"! Imagine when we got word that our local music store had got one in and it was on display in the window. I spent what seemed like hours standing outside that shop, drooling over that sunburst P bass. It took me about 4 years before I was in a position to indulge in the ultimate retail therapy and actually buy one... on the "never never", of course! For about the first year It lived in the corner of my bedroom, so If I woke up in the middle of the night, I could turn the light on and admire its wonderful curves. Now, 53 years later, that very same P bass is on view in my lounge. It's served me well, and continues to do so🙂 It was the single most important purchase of my life! I can't say it was "on a whim", but it was most certainly "cos of its looks"

A great track from a sublime album.

Hands up all those that have just hummed that to themselves, or reached for their bass🎸 FWIW I think you may have actually improved on a classic🤩

PHOTOCOPY SETLISTS! This goes a long way to eliminating the possibility of counting a song in and the guitarist playing a completely different song from the rest of the band. It's quite staggering how long a band will glare at each other in a confused state... while continuing to play.

There are certainly different characteristics to the sound of the same note on different strings. Over the years I've adapted how I play to incorporate that phenomenon and take advantage of it. eg: If I want to play an ascending phrase or riff that has a bit more power I might start with C on the E string. If I want it to sound cleaner and brighter I might start it with C on the A string.

If not for John that second line would have been entirely different.

I think every musician has a tendency to focus on their chosen instrument. Isn't that normal? FWIW When I hear an interesting track for the first time I find myself analysing it, trying to figure out why it's making my foot tap, why it's drawing me in and moving me. My focus will flit from one instrument to another in an attempt to solve the riddle. Being a bass player it makes sense to give a little more of my attention to the bass elements of a given track. Some of this is done consciously, and some subconsciously. I usually find myself humming the bass line rather than the top line.

If you search for anything on Amazon and select "sort by price: High to Low", you'll find some unbelievable prices. Ex: Single Toothbrush for nearly £2,000 😲 You'll need to get in quick though... they only have 5 left in stock!

jimmy, your post was fine. I was going to quote your post and add my text but hit "submit" by accident. By the time I was able to edit and add to my comment I lost my flow🤪. I tried to delete the entire post, but, on my phone, was unable to delete the quote box. On my laptop I was able to delete the whole thing🙂 Anyway, back on topic: Man bands rule OK 🤘😉

The site seems to be acting oddly. I'm sure there used to be away to delete posts. EDIT: On my phone I was unable to delete the quoted part of a post. On my laptop it was possible.

"No women in the band" The only way the comment, if made by a woman, could really make sense is if it was made by someone from outside of the band.

TBF I'm not sure how he could respond that wouldn't result in him getting a severe finger wagging from some🤐.

😲 Considering my nearly 40 year connection with Manfred, I never realised what an outrageous misogynist he obviously is. But there it is, as bold as brass! Needless to say, I'll be having words and reconsidering my position🤔

Obviously, 70s Welsh rockers "Man" would not pass muster today? Or 70s fusion meisters "Manhavishnu Orchestra"?

What constitutes a "lads/blokes band"? Would that include The Beatles, The Stones, The Jackson 5, The Temptations, The Monkees etc?

From 1994: R.U. 18-23 WITH THE ABILITY TO SING/DANCE R.U. STREETWISE, OUTGOING, AMBITIOUS & DEDICATED HEART MANAGEMENT LTD Are a widely successful Music Industry Management Consortium Currently forming a choreographed Singing/Dancing all Female Pop Act for a Record Recording Deal OPEN AUDITION PLEASE BRING SHEET MUSIC OR BACKING CASSETTE.” I remember being deeply disappointed when I saw this ad. Precluded for being the wrong gender... and, too old!!! Shame... I could just see myself as "Hairy a**ed Spice".

There's always been all girl bands! There's always been all boy bands! There's always been bands with boys and girls! Is anyone really bothered about it? Is this really an issue?

Those saying that they prefer to hear an album as the artist intended... you can do that when streaming: Just find album and hit the "Play" button, sit back and enjoy🙂 Just occasionally, the "skip" button is a godsend. The Beatles "White" album, Revolution 9 anyone?😉