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Great doc on BBC4 last Friday about MG - probably still on the iPlayer. I love MG - Damon is spot on - you don't see acts like that any more. Other week I watched 'Soul Power', the film about Zaire '74 - the Ali fight and music festival around it. Loads of James Brown (whom I also adore) and the whole thing is sooooo recommended! Owwwww-eeeeeee!!

[quote name='Phil Adams' timestamp='1371388214' post='2113191'] Marathon was a superb album. "Aquamarine" being my favourite track. [/quote] Definitely the last decent album they made IMHO....then it went downhill fast! Unstoppable until then, though. And Carlos always filled the bass slot with some seriously tasty players.

I've just been digging - it turns out he now works in (as they call it in the US) real estate. Still playing a bit with the same white P-bass. Except he's currently in prison for mortgage fraud!

At least it stops them touring the same songs for the next 10 years....or maybe not! Must admit, I've never really 'got' The Pixies.....highly influential, but the record themselves always leave me a bit cold....sorry fans! [size=4] [/size]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp7w6x1Fe7Y[/media] Here's a great solo with something for everyone - amazing stuff, even if he does resemble a porn star! It's an extended version of the track from 'Marathon', for those of us who have heard it before. TBH it's about the time I lose interest in the band ('79/'80), but what a great player. Always loved his stuff on the late '70s albums...great all-rounder. Enjoy!

I'll play - Like most of us - list only current for today, as it will have changed by 6pm tonight! Geddy Lee (Rush) Lemmy (Motorhead) Chris Squire (Yes) Jaco Pastorius (need to ask....!) Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr.) JJ Burnel (The Stranglers) Ralphe Armstrong (Mahavishu Orchestra) Michael Henderson (Miles Davis) I'd probably add a couple of players - say, Willie Weeks and Chuck Rainey to finish off. Guys that have played on soooo many records that we all love, we've all been influenced in some way. Plus I'd love to have their bass CV's!

I've never taken a backup bass anywhere. Now I can't, as I've only got one anyway! [size=4] [/size]

The reasons that my last originals band fell apart - we had the songs, but lack of direction and push ended it for me. Drummer and myself were pushing, but the 'main' man, who's band it was (and exercised creative control over the songs, but never my bass parts), just sat back and talked about it! Current covers/originals project is better, but I know how find it is to get like-minded individuals. If you find any, let me know!

Why is it every time I get a good spot at a standing gig, the re-incarnation of this man shuffles through the crowd, only to stake his spot right in front of me? [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Pershing_Wadlow"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Pershing_Wadlow[/url]

I thought he'd had the all-clear a while back? That's terrible news. [size=4] [/size]

[quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1370024102' post='2095757'] [size=4]Mrs 2611 and I went to see Gary Numan at the Forum a few years ago just before he went on stage 2 German fellas rolled up, both 6ft 4 plus who the proceeded to kiss each other and fondle each others bottoms throughout the show.....not the best Numan gig we have been to [/size] [/quote] Numanoids, eh? [size=4] [/size]

I've never associated Lemmy with Jetglo - he was a Mapleglo man for years before the 4004LK's. I'm sure this post will be followed by a flurry of pictures showing Lem with a JG - but I've never seen one! [size=4] [/size] You do see him playing a Fireglo in Lemmy - The Movie....looks quite strange!

I think we've all been in band situations where you roll with it until you finally quit - and it's only in retrospect, you think why the flip did I put up with that for that long? My originals band fell apart a few months ago - a similarity was always being reliable, doing a lot (musically and promotion-wise) but the so-called group 'leader' never saw it, as like many of us, I just got on with it. When I did raise a good few points, it was a change of attitude...how dare you suggest this, etc. I'd already refused to put any money in a few weeks previously. The drummer was a bit of a (self-proclaimed) businessman, and could seeming do no wrong. He spent his time drawing out plans and virtual flip charts to show what we should do. Except nothing ever got done! I got to the stage when I thought 'can I really imagine or trust going any further with these people?' Answer - no. Result - I quit. They've still not sorted themselves out 3 months later. Life's too short to put up with rubbish - and in my experience, people like that won't change.

Ant bought my Mono strap - instant payment, excellent to deal with. Deal with full confidence. Thanks Ant! [size=4] [/size]

Deffo going to give this a listen. Thanks for the link! [size=4] [/size]

I've read many times that this 'current' Chic is an awesome live prospect. I love the way that Nile continues his current music stuff, but still takes the time to tour the Chic stuff as well. Really want to catch them at some point. [size=4] [/size]

I've got stuff I like, also really like....and there's the bands/artists you love. For me, it's the acts or albums that stay with you. The ones that you can listen to throughout different periods of life (and age) and still get thrilled by. I think it's a time thing - when you've got over the instant rush ('scuse the pun) but can still return again and again. There's stuff that say, 15/20 years ago I liked - but some has gone by the wayside. Other stuff has stayed - and that's the 'fan' side of me!

I won't spoil it for you......! [size=4] [/size]

Worth checking out - I think 99% of us on here can guess all the answers - but the Pointless bit is tricky!

Don't know if it's on a +1, but the BBC1 TV show 'Pointless' just had a bass players round a few minutes ago! I won't spoil it for you - I managed all 14 answers - but only managed one above the lowest in each. Quite an entertaining bit of banter between the hosts as well surrounding us bassists! [size=4] [/size]

I've bought a couple of items from Mark. All mail order, and always had great service. First item I ordered over the telephone - we had a nice long chat about basses and amps - very educational for me. As a result, if I ever need a new amp or cab, I'd certainly take my bass up there and make the trip, and Mark made it clear that he would spend the time to show me items I never knew existed! [size=4] [/size]

I love the early stuff as well (love all it TBH) - but I'm quite glad they don't really do the 70's stuff. They've moved on so much since then, so a bit of 2112 at the end of the set is enough for me! I'm happy that Geddy, at almost 60, isn't still singing about tasting honeydew!