Grassie

I think there are players influencing the next generation, but really only within metal and jazz. The players that influenced (and continue to influence) me are people like Mark King, John Taylor, Mick Karn, Pino, Nick Beggs, Flea, who pretty much all worked within a "pop/top 40" format (ok, maybe not so much with Flea). Maybe that's the point the OP is trying to make - that kids will have to dig deeper for influential players rather than just turning the radio on and listening to Radio 1. 😊

I thought Hootenanny was good this year, but then its the first time in two years I've watched it... Definitely less alcohol on set this year as Vic Reeves wasn't nearly as pissed as he usually is. And Ade Edmondson stayed away...

New Order with no Hooky is just not cricket. Saying that, if the new bass playing lad had had his instrument strapped round his knees, y'all would've been ragging on him instead of Barney enjoying himself. Pioneers nonetheless. 😉

Have had 45-105's on my PJ for 3 years (although tuned down half a step). Now I've finished with my band I've taken the old strings off, given the bass a good clean and ordered some 35-95's. Been meaning to go back to a lighter gauge string for a while now, but only ever used 40-100's before. Fully expecting to make some truss rod adjustments, but have always set my own basses up, so not a major issue for me. 😊

Most people think of slap bass and Mark when they think of Level 42. The other vital ingredients (for me anyway) was Mike Lindup's falsetto and Phil Gould's songwriting and drumming. Level 42 would have disappeared without a trace after a couple of albums if it weren't for those two dudes. And as far as looking for stuff that MK has recorded that doesn't involve slap, check out Dominic Miller's album "November" from a couple of years ago. His playing is unrecognisable.

Adored STP. Loved Velvet Revolver and was lucky enough to see them in 2008, just before Scott quit. One of the last great frontmen, derailed by drugs and demons, but always armed with a melody and a great voice. Now playing "Thank You" at not inconsiderable volume. RIP Scott. x

[quote name='timmo' timestamp='1447693137' post='2909560'] Seems to me that it is just people getting offended by nothing. I have no idea what timing has got to do with anything. Would people still get offended if the magazine was released ln September when 145 people died and hundreds injured in Nigeria? [/quote] Who's offended? Not me particularly. Again, it was an observation.

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1447669190' post='2909308'] Magazines always get flack for this sort of thing - but the final copy was probably signed off 2 months ago. I remember when Guitarist Magazine was vilified for not mentioning Gary Moore's death - the mag was on the newstands 1 day after the death was announced. There was a huge amount of people who clearly thought the mag hadn't been printed 1 day before arrival in the shops. Tossers. [/quote] I wasn't giving anyone flack for the photo, I merely stated in the thread title that it was bad timing. No-one's fault. Although taste is always subjective. 😊

Tim Commerford is this month's cover star. The feature starts with this photo...

Nothing (probably) until May, then it'll be Adam and the Ants at Portsmouth Guildhall.

Stone Temple Pilots too. I know Scott Weiland is a monumental bell end, but that band is not going to be the same without him.

Guns n Roses (Axl).

[quote name='CHW' timestamp='1445854010' post='2894642'] Crash Test Dummies - God Shuffled his feet. Bought on the basis that I could actually sing along with the songs in the key they are written in, but full of quirky and fun songs with some nice basslines too [/quote] Nothing wrong with that album. Great production by one of the Talking Heads, bass sat in the middle of the mix nicely. Nineties classic. 😊

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1445862361' post='2894752'] Bryan Adams' 'Summer of '69' -- the last line of vocal before the outro guitar bit is "me and my baby in a 69". All the lyrics sites will tell you it's "...in '69", but the 'a' is definitely there. [/quote] My band play this. I do backing vocals on it. During the outro bit which goes "it was the summer of 69", I occasionally change the lyrics to "and then I gave her a 69" and "my favourite number is 69" (same amount of syllables see?). No-one has noticed (I don't think). Don't tell anyone...

"Well you're only 15, but you look good. I'll take you under my wing, somebody should..." "A Question of Time" by Depeche Mode. Dodgy as fcuk... But still one of my favourite bands ever.

[quote name='The Admiral' timestamp='1445769081' post='2893931'] You need to get along to that support group "Jazz Funkaholics Anonymous" My names Grassie, and I'm a Funkaholic......... [/quote] Ha! Sounds like an idea for a new thread. I'd like 7 Jamiroquai albums to be taken into consideration too...😁

I own every Level 42 album.... 😉

I've had a similar problem with one of my bandmates. He's been asked on many occasions to turn it down, which he does, then turns it back up again. Lovely guy, he really is. Not a ego maniac or anything like that, can play well, his "sound" is not the best (to my ears anyway). But he has certain habits which make him one of the most selfish musicians I've ever played with. I feel your pain.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1445438850' post='2891487'] It is academic who is too loud. If your ears are ringing after playing you should be wearing ear plugs. [/quote] Ok, thanks Dad. 😉😊

Saw them at Bestival last month, they were very impressive I thought...😊

Our drummer has to hit harder than he's been used to in the past since he joined our band because of one of the guitarists fondness for playing loudly. It is the reason I bought an extension cab for my GK combo. It is also one of the reasons the next 6 gigs will be my last with this band. We play pubs and social clubs and every gig we get asked to turn it down, we have also said to the offending guitarist that he is too loud and everything else is being turned up to compensate. He's too loud therefore we're too loud. Just because we play rock music (a general term covering everything from The Beatles to Queen)I personally don't think it has to be loud to be good. A good mix out front and from the backline will always be more appealing to me than having everything turned up to 11. Looking forward to not having my ears hurt during a gig, and ringing like church bells for days afterwards.

For me, tab has it's place as a tool for learning, but the demands for it in the comments section on YT videos are second only to the cretins who say "you shouldn't be playing with a pick".

"Substitute" by The Who.

Played a 5er for, ooh, 8 years. Sold my US Jazz deluxe 5 to fund a new amp and went back to a four string. Have been back on a 4 for 6 years now and really miss having that extra string. Going for another 5er soon I think. Spector Legends look good, decent scale length, essential for a tight B.

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