bobpalt Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I've just got back from seeing Steeleye play at the Roses in Tewkesbury, having been a fan of theirs since the 70s, and whilst they have slowed down appreciably (they are getting on, to be fair!), and the gig didnt really get going like their gigs used to in the olden days, Rick Kemp on bass was still absolutely superb. He has, for ages championed Overwater basses, but why he hasnt got an Overwater Signature bass is beyond me, as I would have thought he deserves it (and perhaps sadly, I would buy one......). He can do all the new fangled slappy stuff if the song calls for it, is incredibly melodic and a total rock type genius. A real "unsung" super star! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 He's another Dave Pegg. Vastly underrated and thoroughly nice guy to chat with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 saw him many years ago when maddy prior was touring her solo album - good gig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Met him briefly last year whilst busking...seemed like a nice bloke, and he was interested in the bass I was playing, so a confirmed bass-spotter like many of us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandblast Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 On the Promenade Music website they have at the moment one of Rick's Rickenbackers up for sale. 4003, Jetglo, 1997. No price online, you have to ring them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Briefly met Mr K and the rest of the band backstage at a Steeleye gig in Middlesbrough. Factoid: he nearly became a Spider From Mars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMG456 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 [quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1363164209' post='2009326'] saw him many years ago when maddy prior was touring her solo album - good gig! [/quote] Saw that tour as well - fantastic. RK was an early influence of mine - top notch player. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 And here he is playing one of my fave Steeleye songs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FdpCC9Hprk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 another fan here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Despite what everyone says about you lot, you [b]do[/b] have some good taste... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musophilr Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I bought[i] Parcel of Rogues[/i] when it came out and I was impressed by him then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simes Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 first gig I ever did many years ago in a country pub Rick and Maddy sat watching......no pressure there then fortunately i wasn't playing bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kees_SoS Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Chris May had mentioned his friend Rick who had briefly been in Crimson to me a number of times, but I've only just got round to finding out who we was talking about. What a monster player! Interesting Overwater, too, with the recess near the neck, presumably for slapping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Checked out his daughter Rose's stuff? Bassist in her band (which I think is done if not on indefinite hiatus) is a member here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_XaFAW51QU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Sorry Mr Foxen, I thought you said Ross Kemp, I was thinking of a bald bloke running away when the music got heavy Back on topic, Rick is a great player and a gent, met him years ago before a Steeleye Span gig in Glasgow and was a top bloke. Great bassist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 [quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1369440383' post='2089419'] Sorry Mr Foxen, I thought you said Ross Kemp, I was thinking of a bald bloke running away when the music got heavy Back on topic, Rick is a great player and a gent, met him years ago before a Steeleye Span gig in Glasgow and was a top bloke. Great bassist. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1369442631' post='2089434'] [/quote] [size=4] [/size] [size=4] [/size] [size=4] [/size] [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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