Marvin Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Nothing. I wanted to be in a band with my mates and the bass was the only instrument left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 [quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1371390635' post='2113222'] Nothing. I wanted to be in a band with my mates and the bass was the only instrument left. [/quote] That's one reason, so it's not exactly "nothing" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 1. Mark king - the level 42 live at wembley VHS got played to death when I was younger! Hence why I love jaydee basses too! 2. My dad he put a bass guitar in my hands, he loved old funk too which was bass driven and he gave me my old jaydee 3. My love for the low end in music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 [quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1371394975' post='2113297'] That's one reason, so it's not exactly "nothing" [/quote] Weeeeell, not exactly inspired to play the bass, more lumped with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefrash Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 1: my 2 mates. They needed a bass player and because they knew I played guitar and piano, I could pick it up quickly so they gave me there bass (pbass copy) to learn on. 2: music tastes. The band with my two mates (when I was 16) was things like Mr Big, Extreme, Dream theater so I got through into the deep end. My first year was an extremely steep learning curve. 3: Jamiroquai. Within the first year of being 'guitarist who owns a bass', I then studied Jamiroquai for every little bit of bass trickery I could find. This formed me into a bassist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassection Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 I started because I [i]literally[/i] drew the short straw when me and my friends were starting a band. So, I guess I can't really say i was "inspired", but more.. forced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowender Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 (edited) 1: The juke box at the pizzeria had a blown horn so all that came out was bass. And I liked it. 2: I saw a band that was keys, bass and drums and the bassist played all the guitar parts and I thought it sounded great. 3: I heard The Yes Album. Edited June 16, 2013 by Lowender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL POSTERS Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 1, Bass lines on my older brothers records, especially Platters records (yeah I know, they just caught my ear) 2, McCartney ab it, but more so Entwhistle 3, In my first job I worked directly above a west indians cafe in Brum, All day Prince Buster coming up through the floor from their jukebox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Honestly , back in the day ..... 1) My next door neighbour broke the neck off his Hohner Violin bass guitar and was just about giving it away 2) My dad had a selection of woodscrews 3) we had a screwdriver job jobbed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 1. I joined a band and sucked at guitar so I swapped with the bass player. 2. I thought I could get girls by saying I was in a band but while standing near the back because I'm shy. (This plan unfortunately didn't work because I couldn't get the confidence to actually talk to girls) 3. Nikki Sixx (Have since moved on but I used to worship him) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Earth Wind Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_skezz Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 1. Wanted to play an instrument - drums were too loud/expensive and everyone was playing guitar, so figured I'd try something different. 2. My Dad plays bass so I got to play on his first, found I enjoyed it. He then paid for my first bass and amp. 3. Steve Harris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonEdward Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 [quote name='Myke' timestamp='1371427158' post='2113891'] 1. I joined a band and sucked at guitar so I swapped with the bass player. 2. I thought I could get girls by saying I was in a band but while standing near the back because I'm shy. (This plan unfortunately didn't work because I couldn't get the confidence to actually talk to girls) 3. Nikki Sixx (Have since moved on but I used to worship him) [/quote] Similar... [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1. I liked playing piano, and wanted to be a keyboard player. I played synth Bass in a band that was forming - one guy was a better keyboard player - so when I got my first weeks wages, I got a Carlsbro Cobra combo and an Aria Pro II four string - and I assumed the Bassist position![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]2. I thought I could get girls by saying I was in a band but while standing near the back because I'm shy. (This plan unfortunately didn't work because I couldn't get the confidence to actually talk to girls)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3. 'Level 42'... the album from '81.. "Love Games".. the track [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif](oh, and the Bassist could play a bit too).[/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurbs Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 1. Ned's 2. Atomic 3. Dustbin That's it really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnefc42 Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 John Richard Deacon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I Have No Idea At All Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Puberty Liz in form 4B Punk rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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