Conan Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 One of my favourite acts over the years is Blue Oyster Cult. Just been watching a fairly recent live performance of the guys on youtube and it got me thinking. The bass player, Rudy Sarzo is not one of the original band members. In fact, BOC have had a bit of a revolving-door policy regarding bassists! Anyway, what do you think of his performance? Not his actual tone or note selection, but the way that he comes across on stage? And yes, I now know how to embed video!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc2009 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Saw him playing for Dio a few years back, he was rocking out at the back and seemed quite good, musically and for the show. Won't watch this now as I'm at work, but will check it out later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 More Cowbell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 [quote name='crez5150' post='1299880' date='Jul 11 2011, 01:33 PM']More Cowbell![/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 [quote name='Conan' post='1299874' date='Jul 11 2011, 01:29 PM']One of my favourite acts over the years is Blue Oyster Cult. Just been watching a fairly recent live performance of the guys on youtube and it got me thinking. The bass player, Rudy Sarzo is not one of the original band members. In fact, BOC have had a bit of a revolving-door policy regarding bassists! Anyway, what do you think of his performance? Not his actual tone or note selection, but the way that he comes across on stage? And yes, I now know how to embed video!! [/quote] I love BOC, have done for 30 years. This is one of my favourite songs. Sarzo is a very good player, but he looks a bit wrong on that stage, like he wishes he was back in Quiet Riot with Randy. Shame Joe Bouchard isn't still with them. Mind you, they are all looking and sounding a bit dried up now, way past their best IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 (edited) Who's the guy playing keyboards sitting behind Eric? Don Roeser's piled on a few pounds too! Edited July 11, 2011 by KevB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 [quote name='silddx' post='1299893' date='Jul 11 2011, 01:43 PM']Sarzo is a very good player, but he looks a bit wrong on that stage. Shame Joe Bouchard isn't still with them.[/quote] Interestingly, I think some of their best ever stuff was done with Danny Miranda on bass! Bouchard ain't no Wooten, but his style very much suited the band in their earlier incarnations... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 [quote name='KevB' post='1299895' date='Jul 11 2011, 01:47 PM']Who's the guy playing keyboards sitting behind Eric?[/quote] I believe it's Tommy Zvoncheck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3V17C Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Sarzo is an awesome bassist and rock star!! but yes, maybe he does look a little out of place in this scenario... much more suited to his previous ozzy/whitesnake etc type more energetic/visual bands imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 [quote name='Conan' post='1299896' date='Jul 11 2011, 01:47 PM']Interestingly, I think some of their best ever stuff was done with Danny Miranda on bass! Bouchard ain't no Wooten, but his style very much suited the band in their earlier incarnations...[/quote] Yes Joe laid down some great lines but he's not been involved for probably over 20yrs. I thought Danny Miranda fitted in really well too. I think he got lured away by a regular theatre gig (may have been We Will Rock You?). Some of the stuff on Heaven Forbid and Curse of the Hidden Mirror was the best they had done in a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 On a more general level then. Some times the bass player can be the "cool" guy at the back who just stands there and plays his part... Other bass players are far more active on stage and contribute more to the overall visual experience. At what point do most of you draw your own line about what is over the top? Have you ever been told that you were acting like a prat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 He doesn't look as much of a plonker as the cop standing facing the audience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 [quote name='Conan' post='1299925' date='Jul 11 2011, 02:28 PM']On a more general level then. Some times the bass player can be the "cool" guy at the back who just stands there and plays his part... Other bass players are far more active on stage and contribute more to the overall visual experience. At what point do most of you draw your own line about what is over the top? Have you ever been told that you were acting like a prat? [/quote] Never been told I act like a prat, but I have done some daft things on stage, both movement and clothing. Did get mentioned in a review a couple of years ago, decent review of the band but it also said [i]'.. but why oh why was the lead guitarist [/i](I was playing bass!) [i]dressed like a modern day Pierrot?[/i]'. I wore a black and white outfit with a beret and a B&W Venetian mask - in a South African Zulu funk band Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 [quote name='chris_b' post='1299938' date='Jul 11 2011, 02:42 PM']He doesn't look as much of a plonker as the cop standing facing the audience![/quote] I know! "Oh, is there a band behind me? I'm just carrying out my duty here y'all... I don't listen to this long-haired, young persons music anyway - more of an Elvis fan, etc, etc" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethfriend Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I know what you mean about the visual thing, I find him distracting more than anything, a hint of "this drummers at the wrong gig" video only not as cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurhenry Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Sarzo's rock star looks and posing have served him well over the years. He replaced Bob Daisley (a far superior player) in Ozzy's band and then replaced Neil Murray ( a far superior player) in Whitesnake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 It's a paid gig... but they should giving him a P-bass and a chair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I saw Sarzo with Ozzy and Randy Rhodes at Port Vale in 1981, if I recall the date correctly. Was there for Mahogany Rush, tho, so wasn't really watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Ah, Mahogany Rush. I was a big fan of Frank Marino back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Thats me, im pretty much that guy, ill be honest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Saw Frank Marino several yrs back on a package deal with Jack Bruce and Glenn Hughes also on the bill. I think Marino got about 40-45 minutes and managed to play about 5 songs in that time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 [quote name='Conan' post='1299972' date='Jul 11 2011, 03:01 PM']I know! "Oh, is there a band behind me? I'm just carrying out my duty here y'all...[/quote] Er, that's exactly what he IS doing. Little point there being a cop there if he is going to turn away from the crowd (who he should be watching) and start getting on down. Not sure about the hat, mind you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monckyman Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 He may be a good bassist, but he`s definitely at the wrong gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 [quote name='arthurhenry' post='1300050' date='Jul 11 2011, 04:16 PM']Sarzo's rock star looks and posing have served him well over the years. He replaced Bob Daisley (a far superior player) in Ozzy's band and then replaced Neil Murray ( a far superior player) in Whitesnake.[/quote] Both decent bassists but far superior to Sarzo?? Have to disagree there! I don't see anything wrong with RS on this clip - quite restrained really, he just has aged better than the others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 [quote name='Conan' post='1299925' date='Jul 11 2011, 02:28 PM']Some times the bass player can be the "cool" guy at the back who just stands there and plays his part...[/quote] Isn't that what they're all doing? Or have I missed something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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