silverfoxnik

Isn't that Pamela Stephenson, aka Mrs Billy Connolly..?

Going way off topic here but, yes I'd agree that's also true @Dad3353 The proliferation of recording technology (like anything else that becomes mass market I guess) has inevitably lead to imitation /replication/duplication/plagiarism etc.. But having grown up as a young person obsessed with the music and careers of interesting, creative and in many cases, pioneering recording artists, I suppose what I'm saying is that we should celebrate individuality and originality whenever we can, and (going back on topic), for my money, Kate Bush is definitely one of those pioneering recording artists that's enriched the art form she's chosen to work in. Again, just my 2 drachmas worth.. 😊

+1 This is made even more pronounced by the fact that mimicking production values in pop music now is a whole lot easier with sampling, Pro Tools, Logic etc, etc. Technology that should/could enhance and enable creativity has in fact dumbed it down even further. Just my 2p worth of course..

And those artists are all the better for it IMO.. The minute you hear them, you immediately know who's singing or who the artist is... which is 'gold dust' if you want to be a recording artist.

As far as I'm concerned, Kate Bush is absolutely wonderful - voice, songwriting, creative vision and her own unique artistic integrity. Her 'Before the Dawn' show I went to in 2014 was the best live music performance I've ever seen and heard. We're lucky to have her in this country IMO.. Happy Xmas Folks

Sorry to hear that Mike, Let's hope that whoever did this chokes a little on their turkey this Xmas! Will keep a look out for you.. All the best and have a good Xmas (if you can). Nik

Very sad news.. Absolutely love JO's playing; his melodic sensibility, his tone.. but also, wasn't there something really different and special about his syncopation - like on Ventura Highway for example - or is that me? I just love his play on that track. Anyway, whatever it is that sets him apart, his playing was of the absolutely highest order! RIP

Thanks Col, Not sure about Spring for the SE Bash though..?? Will message you. Nik

That'd be something that @Hamster would have to check for us Silvia... I'll message him to find out.. 😊

Cheers @LukeFRC I already have one just like that... Though that is/was an amazing price!

+1 IMO, playing music's a life-long journey and you never know what's round the corner.. Best of luck with it, whatever you end up doing. 😊

Great band! One of the best gigs I ever saw was Incognito at the Ilford Island in 1995 with Max Beesley on drums or percussion, and Randy Hope Taylor on bass.. They were phenomenonal...

I like what they do and the sound they make.. The two guys are clearly talented musicians and what they're doing really well with the technology that's available to them, is a very good pastiche of the great chill-out funky, soul music I first heard back in the 70s. Personally, I prefer listening to the original artists that did this sort of music, who made their music/records with a collective group of musicians who all contributed to the whole sound and vibe, but I get that it's not like that these days.

Beat me to it! 😊

Herbie Flowers has used the same Jazz bass for over 40 years, as seen at the South East Bash in 2016. And I think I'm right in saying that Prince used the same Hohner Telecaster, the so called MadCat Telecaster, for many, many years. They've known some great tunes between them, those two instruments!