munkonthehill Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Having never been a fan of tthe blockheads, I feel I have missed some great bass playing. This obviously comes for Norman Watt Roy. This man is freakin amazing. Im sitting watching one of their gigs on sky arts and just wanted to hear more of his stuff. Youtube threw this to me: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCIWmldNbyA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCIWmldNbyA[/url] lovely, just lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 I'm looking forward to seeing them in Sale in October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkonthehill Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 [quote name='Rayman' post='952287' date='Sep 10 2010, 10:07 PM']I'm looking forward to seeing them in Sale in October.[/quote] the blockheads or the wilko band??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fudge Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 I have supported the Blockheads a few times. He is a fantastic bass player and one of the nicest blokes I have ever met. An absolute gent who enjoys a beer and a little bit of "woodshedin". All the Blockheads are game for a laugh. This is what we got them to do last tome we supported them. [url="http://thebusbybabes.webs.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=8708673"]http://thebusbybabes.webs.com/apps/photos/...albumid=8708673[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkonthehill Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 [quote name='Mr Fudge' post='952297' date='Sep 10 2010, 10:22 PM']I have supported the Blockheads a few times. He is a fantastic bass player and one of the nicest blokes I have ever met. An absolute gent who enjoys a beer and a little bit of "woodshedin". All the Blockheads are game for a laugh. This is what we got them to do last tome we supported them. [url="http://thebusbybabes.webs.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=8708673"]http://thebusbybabes.webs.com/apps/photos/...albumid=8708673[/url][/quote] i like to hear stories of bands where fame hasnt made them dicks. Pictures are cool matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Just watched that gig on Sky Arts (Hammersmith Odeon -1985 ) myself - really enjoyed it. Haden't realised Norman Watt Roy played a Smith bass, in those days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 [quote name='munkonthehill' post='952290' date='Sep 10 2010, 10:16 PM']the blockheads or the wilko band???[/quote] Blockheads, Sat 16th Oct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Never heard a bad word against NWR anywhere, a throughly nice bloke and a great bass player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeponehandloose Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 And wrote the best bass riff ever,Magnificent 7 by the Clash. Thanks for the heads up about Sale.(pun intended) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Didn't know that, and I was listening to it yesterday. I assume it was Paul who actually played it though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeponehandloose Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 apparently not,NWR recorded a few tracks on Sandinista but was uncredited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazzer Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Norman Rocks! Always been a fan, always will be............ so dissapointed I had a gig when they played Pocklington recently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lylodile Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Norman is a top bass player, great bass lines. Rhythm stick is stupidly good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman68 Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 [quote name='Platypus' post='952313' date='Sep 10 2010, 10:57 PM']Just watched that gig on Sky Arts (Hammersmith Odeon -1985 ) myself - really enjoyed it. Haden't realised Norman Watt Roy played a Smith bass, in those days.[/quote] Think you might find it was an Alembic he was playing? Brilliant gig tho, would love to track down a DVD of that concert 'cos it didn't seem that long on tv.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazzer Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Yes, I thought it was an Alembic too? Sounds amazing have to say.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Ahh, may well have been an Alembic - though I'd seen the bis 'S' symbol of a Smith headstock, though as you say may well have been the Alembic one [quote name='Bassman68' post='953643' date='Sep 12 2010, 03:49 PM']Think you might find it was an Alembic he was playing? Brilliant gig tho, would love to track down a DVD of that concert 'cos it didn't seem that long on tv....[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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