lowdown Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 A rhythm section rock. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qh-8ZMoLeY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qh-8ZMoLeY[/url] Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirky Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Yes, Ball of Confusion is my fave bass line ever. Very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 That's sad, seem like very nice chap who was very grateful to be doing what he did Shame, most people wouldn't have a clue who he was , but I don't think that's what he tried to achieve anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Gutted. Terrible news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Just sitting here feeling saddened by the passing of Jon Lord and then found this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimelliottbassist Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Sad news, such talent!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 A true great has left us. A modest and humble man who was a true master of the bass guitar. A sad day indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E sharp Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Just read this here , just can't believe it - was he ill ? Anyone know . Always seemed such a lovely guy . RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 (edited) Bad day for Motown. Such a nice guy too. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiSDZVmnRNU&feature=player_embedded#!"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiSDZVmnRNU&feature=player_embedded#![/url] Edited July 16, 2012 by gjones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Sad day for the whole Bass community..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennysFord Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Absolutely gutted to see this. He was a lovely lovely man and oh so humble and always told of his gratitude for the music that life brought his way. He'll be deeply missed by all of us I'm sure, a Bass hero if ever there was one. Condolences to his loved ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1342467993' post='1735756'] Just sitting here feeling saddened by the passing of Jon Lord and then found this thread [/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I saw the Funk Brothers show when they came to the RFH and Bob looked so cool just sitting on his stool grooving away - every now & then he'd drag himself to his feet & you could see the band's admiration for him & the audience gave him great applause. Another truly unsung great for many years but at least he got some recognition more recently. Definitely one who'll be sadly missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1342478930' post='1736038'] ....I saw the Funk Brothers show when they came to the RFH and Bob looked so cool.... [[/quote] I was there. What a great night. I took the kids and they loved it too. This is terrible news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1342479715' post='1736049'] I was there. What a great night. I took the kids and they loved it too. [/quote] I could only get a single ticket so went on my own - was surrounded by celebs everywhere you looked though, Paul Weller & Elvis Costello were sitting near me & both, Weller in particular, were cheering away all evening. Someone needs to put a 'Babbitt's Greatest tunes' playlist on Spotify as a tribute tot he great man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Very sad. Midnight Train to Georgia is a song I've loved since I was a kid and it's one of those incredible bass lines that stays with you. Bob's website is an excellent source of info on bass and Motown. Bob, your music lives on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 [quote name='essexbasscat' timestamp='1342460971' post='1735564'] Ah, that's really sad to hear. Bob played one of my favourite bass lines - Midnight Train to Georgia, so melodic. A real loss. [/quote] Oh wow, was that him? That line is [i]beautiful[/i]! One of my faves, I used to love playing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Just to add my own sadness, held Bob in very high regard, learnt a lot from his playing and he seemed such a genuinely nice fella. Really sorry, would have loved to have seen him play. I'll miss him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckendrick Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 [quote name='essexbasscat' timestamp='1342460971' post='1735564'] Ah, that's really sad to hear. Bob played one of my favourite bass lines - Midnight Train to Georgia, so melodic. A real loss. Jon Lord too. This year is going to be memorable for all the wrong reasons. [/quote] This. My humble thanks to them both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon. Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Oh, blinkin' flip! It's a sad, sad day to lose one music great, but for two to pass away on the same day.... Thanks for all the fabulous tunes, Bob. Sadly, sadly missed. R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Totally taken the wind out of my sails today. R.I.P Bob, thanks, for everything, you couldn't know how much you will be missed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eljay Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 RIP Mr. Babbit. Shocked to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Sad news indeed. Played on a lot of my favourite Motown tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Sad sad sad... but look at all the lovely bass lines he leaves behind...! RIP Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Oh bugger. Ive only just seen this thread. What a terrible shame. I love Bob's playing and to me he was THE Motown bass player, not that other guy with the hook ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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