Old Man Riva

Nothing wrong with being an old rocker! And check out the tracks by Family and Atomic Rooster as they may be to your taste - and you’d probably recognise them if you heard them. I watched Top of the Pops religiously as a kid in the 70s and was always drawn to what me and my mates would describe as “rock guitar” - so anything from Bowie to Blackfoot Sue! The Family and Atomic Rooster tracks definitely have the sound I was drawn to back then. Barking Spiders, this is something that I definitely think fits the bill...

Blimey, that’s a blast from the past - I used to really like that track! I’d add... The Passions - I’m in Love With a German Film Star Hollywood Beyond - What’s the Colour of Money Swans Way - Soul Train Bill Nelson - Living in my Limousine Jerry Harrison - Rev it Up Edit to say... apologies, some of the above didn’t make the Top 30 - I should have read the original post properly!! Medicine Head had a couple of singles in the early 70s - One and One is One and Rising Sun - that don’t ever seem to get played on the radio. Similarly Atomic Rooster - Tomorrow Night and Devil’s Answer - and Family - In My Own Time and Burlesque - seem to be absent from nostalgic playlists...

Yes, a great band. Bill Nelson is such a wonderful guitarist/musician/songwriter. The bassist on this was a New Zealander called Charlie Tumahai. Again, a wonderful player. The live album has a version of Shine (odd at the time as it was included with the 12” album as a 7” EP!?) that has Charlie laying down some really funky lines. It was a big influence in my bass evolution as it was the first time I’d heard such ‘funky’ bass lines (double stops/chords etc.) in a rock band. I’ve been ripping him off ever since!! Saw them live... happy times!

I love this track/version. Reminds me of being a kid in the 70s. If I’d had a tough day at school or felt a bit ‘lost’ in the world I’d retreat into this and all would be good again. Still makes me feel that way...

Some very happy nights dancing to this when I was younger...

This is Bob Daisley’s version of events... apologies if this has derailed the thread, not my intention! https://bobdaisley.com/interview/website

Pete Townsend would be a good example. Roger Daltrey has done a superb job of making Townsend’s lyrics his own. With regards to Bob Dailey, it’s appalling how he was treated by the Osbournes...

Completely agree! I know it’s a big favourite, but I’ve never liked Angie as a song - just not my cup of tea. And you’re right, it doesn’t sit in particularly well with the rest of the album - Winter, on the other hand, fits beautifully. I like Ronnie Wood, and think he’s a good fit for the band but, in terms of guitar, the combination of Keith and Mick Taylor is the one I’m most drawn to.

It’s undoubtedly ingenious, though I wouldn’t fancy having to get it upstairs to the function room at the Dog & Duck...

Yep, that’s a cravat for me. Worn under the collar, but definitely a cravat! No knot showing and the wrong shape for a tie. Tom looks sharp; nice threads...

A ‘new’ ‘old’ Stones track - coming out as part of the repackaged Goats Head Soup album. Love it..!

There are different ways to be noticed as a bass player... ask Pete!

That’s wonderful, that. Has a proper air of magic to it. I think Steven Stills is channeling his inner Steve Marriott...

Blimey, not heard these before - and Genesis is Know Who You Are?! Hadn’t realised that! I think I need a Cupa-Soup!

I must admit I’d not been aware of this guy until stumbling across some Wilcock bass demo videos yesterday. I saw Zero 7 many moons ago but hadn’t realised this is the guy that played bass for them. Anyway, my new favourite bass player... until the next one!

One of my favourite bass lines...

Pretty much same here (aged 10!) - had it as a Christmas present. Again, read all of the inner cover and scrutinised every word! At the time the burp during Darling Be Home Soon was the best thing ever, and now I just think, “oh Noddy, why on earth did you do that?”! Probably much to Blue’s annoyance, they were my Beatles moment..!

Great choice! That was the first album I ever owned as a kid - one listen and I was never the same again! Jim Lea is still one of my favourite bass players/musicians. Him and Don Powell were dead cool as well..!

Thanks NoirBass - you’ve definitely helped raise the spirits in a bass-related way through these extraordinary times! Have a great day and spend the money on gear (un)wisely!!

David Bowie’s ‘David Live’ album often gets panned in terms of the overall live experience (I happen to love it and it was a big part of my bass education when it came out in the 70s), but Herbie Flowers is (unsurprisingly) superb on it. Rocky, funky, groovy whilst always supporting the songs. It’s been one of my ‘go to’ play-along albums over the years. Andy Fraser on Free Live is one I forgot to mention. And someone turned me onto Gerald Johnson’s playing with Steve Miller a few years back - there’s a live Steve Miller titled Shake Your Tree (a radio broadcast from 1973) that really showcases Gerald Johnson’s playing. A bit of an ‘under the radar’ one but well worth checking out nonetheless...

Willie Weeks on Donny Hathaway’s live album.

Saw this and thought of you... Creative geniuses at work? No, they just needed to extend side one for cassette purposes! Makes me like them even more!

If John Cooper Clarke isn’t listed I shall have no other option than be forced to write an angry letter. Evidently chickens##t...

Bit of an odd choice, as it’s not a tutorial, but I love this guy’s playing. I think it’s a bass store in the Netherlands. The guy plays this same piece to demo a number of different basses, and I could (have!) watch all of them over and over. I love his playing, and actually find it really inspiring - I always want to pick up a bass after watching him. And yes, he does that little jump at the end on all of the demos!!

That looks lovely, Si. I’m a big fan of the Olympic White/tort guard/dark wood neck. Enjoy it, sir! (and if you’re ever over this way feel free to drop in with it for a cuppa!)