silverfoxnik

Always loved those old cheesy soul tunes, like 'Betcha By Golly Wow' by The Stylistics, and 'Zoom' by Fat Larry's Band...

[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1486227319' post='3230186'] It's that time when we all get together to choose another 12 new numbers for the band. Been looking for something to buck things up a bit and came across this little gem. I think it'll be a winner as the original was huge in Europe and I think it'll be great fun to play. 99 red balloons by Goldfinger. Anybody else do it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-qfzH0vnOs [/quote] We do it and it goes down a storm at every gig!

Echoing all that's been said above already; he was a fabulous musician and we've lost far too many of his calibre recently.. RIP

[quote name='squire5' timestamp='1485202050' post='3222092'] Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull fame became a salmon farmer up on the Isle of Skye.He owns a large estate there. [/quote] IIRC, he also owned a record pressing plant called SRT that his daughter ran for him.. And Fergal Sharkey was an A&R guy for Polydor in the early 90s I believe.. had some very wide-shouldered, 'power-dressing suits' that were as far away from his punky Undertones look as you could possibly imagine.

[quote name='GreeneKing' timestamp='1485363293' post='3223414'] Here's me admitting it was a 'bit tatty' to the buyer then Nik I think you knew that though, a fair price etc. It was a while ago. I would likely have ket a mint one. Definitely something special about them. I hope you're well Peter [/quote] I'm well thanks Peter - hope you are too! That T40 had plenty of Mojo as I recall and was perfect for my tastes, as I like a bass to have that roadworn look. My BC Rich Eagle has plenty of battle scars, but so it should as it's over 30 years old. I had an absolutely pristine JV series Squier P Bass once and had to sell it because I was afraid to use it because it was in such immaculate condition.. Anyway, back on topic, this thread is giving me serious T40 GAS! 😀

[quote name='GreeneKing' timestamp='1485246817' post='3222357'] I had one and it was a bit tatty so didn't stay. A nice one would be lovely but you need to be happy with the weight. [/quote] Is that the one I bought from you Peter? Great sounding basses IMHO..And some very clever passive electronic circuitry that does offer a wide range of useable tones. I always liked the placement of the neck pick up on the T40s as it gives a really natural, warm tone. I've had two before and stupidly sold both of them and this thread is underlining to me just how crazy I was to do that..

[quote name='Lightlyseared' timestamp='1485196740' post='3222023'] I've got a lot of time for Magazine. Barry auditioned for the band as a complete bass novice (listen to the bassline on "The Light Pours out of Me") and progressed very quickly. "A Song From Under the Floorboards" is superb. Devoto's arch delivery is part of the charm, he's not a powerful singer but he was a great lyricist and had a weird "Emcee from Cabaret" kind of charisma. [/quote] Very interested to learn that about Mr Adamson... Thanks. He is one of my favourite bass players and I would put Magazine's first album 'Real Life' in my top 10-20 favourite albums ever. And 'The Light Pours Out of Me' is a fantastic piece of music. As for Howard Devoto, I've always loved his vocal delivery and his lyrics and as a founding member of The Buzzcocks, as well as his work with Magazine, his place in British punk/post-punk musical history is pretty much assured.. Got to agree with other comments about John McGeoch too; an absolute genius!

[quote name='darkandrew' timestamp='1485116423' post='3221293'] John mcGeoch, guitarist with Siouxsie and the Banshees, Magazine and PIL (and my all time favourite guitarist ever) had given up music and become a nurse too just before his untimely death. [/quote] Absolutely love McGeoch's sound and playing, especially with Magazine.. Back on topic, I've always wanted to know what happened to George Murray, who played bass on some of my favourite Bowie albums in the mid to late 70s. His playing with Dennis Davis and Carlos Alomar was just superb!

Yep, sad news indeed! 🙁 RIP

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1483574291' post='3208478'] Fantastic bass playing. . . . and isn't that an Overwater he's playing? Edit Listening to this for a second time, I could do with less of that shouty woman at the front and more bass. [/quote] +1 Great musicianship from Ian and I have to agree with you Chris - if only the vocalist had his sensitivity for the dynamics in the song. Sure, she has a big gospel singers voice, but her performance is totally lacking any light and shade. Anyway, back to the bass... I can remember seeing this when it was originally broadcast and really noticing the bass sound and bass playing, which doesn't happen often when watching these kind of shows on TV. Always good to learn how many very talented bass players there are on this forum, so thanks to the OP for doing that.