patch006 Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 (edited) Went to see Wilko last night with Norman watt-roy on bass. If I could even exude may be 10% of the passion for music Norman does then I would be a happy boy. Got to meet him, all but briefly. Legend FACT......! Edited October 31, 2011 by patch006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Yes indeed, a factual legend. I've seen him with Wilco about 6 times over the years. As far as I can recall they've played pretty much the same set. So, hats off for his obvious enthusiasm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Yep - absolutey brilliant - mind you he's younger than me, by 2 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panamonte Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I'm going to see Messrs. Johnson and Watt Roy in Brighton tonight - can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemonCello Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 One of Norm's basses in on sale at Andy Baxter Guitars, the shoreline gold one. No price on it so it's bound to be bucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 [quote name='LemonCello' timestamp='1318169480' post='1398726'] One of Norm's basses in on sale at Andy Baxter Guitars, the shoreline gold one. No price on it so it's bound to be bucks! [/quote] Offers, upwards of £10k is what he told me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bythesea Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 [quote name='LemonCello' timestamp='1318169480' post='1398726'] One of Norm's basses in on sale at Andy Baxter Guitars, the shoreline gold one. No price on it so it's bound to be bucks! [/quote] There have been a couple of threads on this - the latest gave an estimated price of between £10-15k... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 When he was on Jools t'other night I thought that was his old gold J he was playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 [quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1318177017' post='1398869'] When he was on Jools t'other night I thought that was his old gold J he was playing? [/quote] Yes, so did I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I saw him playing with WJ in the mid 80's and I was rivetted by his playing. I couldn't have cared less about Wilco doing his old clockwork mouse routine, Norm was the man that night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Seen WJ plenty of times over the past 20 odd years, even brought my two lads up on them. Pleased to see they're getting even more popular after all these years (although means the gigs are getting more expensive). I liken them to eating a big, craggy home made pie (instead of some more fancy cuisine). Highest quality and Norm is the main reason for (me) going, I find him addictive, if I haven't seen him for a while I start looking out for WJ gigs again. Due for one now I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patch006 Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 It was great to see him play the other night, even though its not really my bag music wise. I dragged along two non musical mates and they weren't too bothered about going but they were really impressed. "hit me with your rhythm stick" is one of my most favourite bass lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Saw him with the Blockheads last year, superb gig, proper music, proper bass playing. Legend. HMWYRS is one of the best basslines ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Thought Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I saw them in Falmouth on Friday, cracking night as always. This time Norm was using an Ashdown ABM with a 2X10 cab. It's definitely his Bass Collection sig he's using these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Actually, he uses so many different rigs I wonder if it gets hired on certain occasions. Mostly its been Trace the times I've seen him but there has also been a wide variation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I was lucky enough to meet him when the singer I was playing with was on the same bill as The Blockheads at Rewind in Henley a couple of years ago. I spotted him backstage, and despite trying to be restrained and cool, I was so excited that I actually blurted out: "Great to meet you, Norman - the bass line to 'My Old Man' changed my life!" Embarrassingly gushing perhaps, but it did - the first time I heard it, it made me realise the bass could do all sorts of wonderful melodic things, not just root and fifth. :-) He was very kind, and indulged me by chatting for a while until I calmed down... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I have to say I saw him with Wilco many years ago at Tefords Warehouse in Chester. He was having a very 'off' night. Playing was speradic and when they all stopped for him to do a solo he just tapped a few random notes and wilco etal looked a bit odd at him then kicked into the rest of the song a bit 'O well ish'. Not putting him down, he is a star and an insperation. Just sayin we're all human and can have a bad night. Pitty realy, havent had the chance to see him again A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panamonte Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Pleased to report that he was on fire in Brighton on Sunday night. (Not literally on fire, that wouldn't have been so good). A thoroughly inspirational performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 wilco? Surely that should be Wilko - he's the one with the Norm T-Shirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mart Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 There's a great mention for NWR in the Independent today: ostensibly a review of a Wilko gig, but it's Norman that gets singled out for the highest praise: [url="http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/wilko-johnson-and-ian-siegal-02-academy-islington-london-2368496.html"]http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/wilko-johnson-and-ian-siegal-02-academy-islington-london-2368496.html[/url] Not bad for a bassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Seen him with the Blockheads half a dozen times and he never fails to impress me, my fave living bass player. I still can't play the brill bassline to Hit Me... properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 [quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' timestamp='1318338806' post='1400778'] wilco? Surely that should be Wilko - he's the one with the Norm T-Shirt [/quote] Thats why the bass player was off!! I did mean Mr Johnson of course Mybad A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Stripes have been earned, he is a bass god. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fudge Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Fabulous man I have had the pleasure of supporting and having a beer with 3 times now. when he played the Robin the other week his Jazz sig bass gave up the ghost and he had to use the sound guys 70's P which luckily he had at the venue. I didn't think he carried a spare ... incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 [quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1318349302' post='1400997'] Seen him with the Blockheads half a dozen times and he never fails to impress me, my fave living bass player. I still can't play the brill bassline to Hit Me... properly [/quote] When Jools was interviewing WJ the other week on Later and they chatted about Norman WJ mentioned that 'Hit Me..' still remained a challenge for bass players and he's not wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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