Hobbayne Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 This one for me, and the first bass line I ever learned: Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I did a post on The Stranglers recently, about their newer stuff which I've not heard (a bit scared of after their 80's output after La Folie). Picked up Suite XVI, their last studio album. It's actually pretty good, far better than I expected. There's some great JJ vocals, and a great bass tone throughout. Let's also not forget that the band are also responsible for the best ever cover version, 'Walk On By'. You can also now get their '77 Peel Sessions and some live stuff from the early years on download from Amazon/Play etc. Super Stuff! I love their album tracks - Genetix, Ain't Nothin' To It, Sweden....so much to choose from. And has anyone ever looked cooler playing a P? Hell, his tone has even made me play one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Black gear, black outlook and black guitars. What a band! Down in the Sewer baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 The outro to Genetix, nuff said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawtooth Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 [quote name='Bassassin' post='1129813' date='Feb 16 2011, 04:00 PM']This one for me, and the first bass line I ever learned: Jon.[/quote] Me too! On an Encore Precision copy. I was listening to 'the Raven' in work today - class! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike f Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Been listening to The Stranglers for the past few days now. Watching the Battersea gig on youtube too. Great stuff. JJ on Nice 'n' Sleazy is such an influence on my sound and I first heard it over 20 years ago (not first time round!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) I've managed convince 2 covers bands (1 rock, 1 pop) to let me put nice n sleazy in the set over the last few years, but both dropped it after a few gigs, because its not a crowd pleaser, but there was always some middle aged bloke with his arms folded who I know love it, shame, I love it Also never got bored of their version of walk on by [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrGb7sz8D3Y"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrGb7sz8D3Y[/url] What bass is he playing here, never knew [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6yTRq_rJg4&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6yTRq_rJg4...feature=related[/url] Edited February 16, 2011 by lojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Black and white is my favorite album,i love excerts as well especially the early stuff like i feel like a wog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Nice 'n' Sleazy from from the Battersea gig made an impression on me too... [quote name='mike f' post='1130074' date='Feb 16 2011, 07:07 PM']Been listening to The Stranglers for the past few days now. Watching the Battersea gig on youtube too. Great stuff. JJ on Nice 'n' Sleazy is such an influence on my sound and I first heard it over 20 years ago (not first time round!).[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike f Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I don't know what you mean *whistles* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_skezz Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Didn't get me into bass, but very much responsible for the way I see/play it now. Too many great moments to mention; Sleazy, Peaches, Genetix solo, Down in the Sewer, the end of Curfew, the intro to 5 Minutes, and so many others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norvegicusbass Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 One of my fav bands and as you can tell by my user name a big influence to pick up a bass in the first place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 [quote name='lojo' post='1130239' date='Feb 16 2011, 08:51 PM']What bass is he playing here, never knew [/quote] Seen this clip loads of times,and I've never noticed that before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Definately one of my inspirations to pick up the bass. Can`t wait to see them on their tour March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robocorpse Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 [quote name='spongebob' post='1129918' date='Feb 16 2011, 05:19 PM']And has anyone ever looked cooler playing a P?[/quote] Deedee Ramone comes to mind, but he didn't have JJs incredible tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanto Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 My favourite bit of all is the link between "Do You Wanna" and "Death and Night and Blood"It like the air clears from a malevolent sickness to the thoughts of a coke-fuelled axe murderer about to go on a spree(musically) Brilliant band much under-rated at the time and sadly spurned by the musical press of the day for throwing one of their own out a hotel? window for a bad review.Those were the days.BTW listen to this-I remember the first time I heard this I thought it was the best thing I had ever heard and it still sounds original [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRHx22hTGUA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRHx22hTGUA[/url] Greenday or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottlebassman Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 J.J and The Stranglers are the reason I chose the Bass too. Can't wait to see them at Newcastle in a few weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamd Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Couldn't let this thread pass without posting this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven69 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 [quote name='Spike Vincent' post='1130475' date='Feb 17 2011, 01:05 AM']Seen this clip loads of times,and I've never noticed that before![/quote] I've seen several clips from TV shows where they have been miming, and they seemed to "play" instruments other than their usual ones when miming on TV. I've always assumed it was part of them putting two fingers up to these kind of shows. (I'm assuming they are miming in this clip, judging by JJ messing about at the start, but I can't watch with the volume up just now.) Looking forward to the tour as well - I'm going to the Leicester gig. And with Wilko Johnson supporting, does that mean we are getting JJB and Norman Watt-Roy on the same bill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Definately miming! I'm pretty sure they didn't use their own kit on TOTP and similar programmes,I assume there wasn't a black P bass to be scrounged that day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougie Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Going to see them in Edinburgh in a couple of weeks,first biggish gig ive been to in a couple of yrs,yea JJ brought bass to my attention way back in the 70s,not heard any of the new stuff should be fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I'm also now going as I've booked my tickets for the Brighton Dome (see other 'off topic' post). I've never seen them live, so I'm really looking forward to catching JJ, one of my top 3 bassists, and a real inspiration. I read something recently with them saying that with Jet about 70 or something, they may slow things down in the near future....so I really want to see them whilst I can. I bought the last album after it was praised on here as a return to form, and I really like it. See you down the front! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Yeah, the last cd was excellent. Have a look on youtube for Rattus at The Roundhouse. Gives a good indication of their current sound, but live. And is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menolikeslap Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Wasn't one song in general, but the Specials and some of Primus' stuff got me interested in playing the bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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