Bigjas Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Norman Watt Roy. I went to see Wilko Johnson at The Cellars in Portsmouth and I spent the whole evening watching and listening to Norm instead of Wilko. His sound and performance just blew me away. I have played guitar for the last 20 years (not very well) and now I am out gigging every other weekend playing bass and loving it. Norm really was an inspiration to pick up and learn the Bass, thanks Norm. Jas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairychris Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Friends' band lost their bassist, I thought that I'd try out for a laugh. They seemed to like it. That was a year ago. Been playing guitar for >20 years so at least I knew where the notes were! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 [quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1424415655' post='2696013'] This, and this. [/quote] I think we may have been separated at birth Said it in other threads that RG probably gets overlooked, you start picking apart something like 'Lazy' and appreciate how effortlessly fluid he makes it all sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 [quote name='KevB' timestamp='1424450523' post='2696498'] I think we may have been separated at birth Said it in other threads that RG probably gets overlooked, you start picking apart something like 'Lazy' and appreciate how effortlessly fluid he makes it all sound. [/quote] I'd argue that Glover and Paice were a massively underrated rhythm section. I may have to run and hide after saying this, but I think as a unit they had a far superior groove to Jones and Bonham - but then I've always thought Paice was a far more imaginative drummer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Paice has worked with 3 different bass players during Purple and he's probably brought the best out of their playing in each case. I'd agree that the Glover/Paice partnership is probably the pick of the bunch though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 [quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1424452209' post='2696526'] - but then I've always thought Paice was a far more imaginative drummer! [/quote] Did you catch his program on PlanetRock recently (the series on drummers). Was very interesting, he went through all the guys who'd influenced him from way back. Hope its on listen again. I caught only a bit of the following episode with Rick Allen, fairly dull, he seemed to just play tracks of bands he'd bumped into on gigs, but to be fair only heard a bit of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 +1 for all the good stuff said about Paice and Glover. Ian Paice is one of my favourite drummers - rhythm to spare. Made in Japan was one of the first 'prog' albums I ever heard. Let's face it, if you're in a band with Ritchie Blackmore and Jon Lord you'd better be good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Hey KevB, if you were born in Birmingham around 56 years ago we may have been! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootleg Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Two things: 1) hearing Chris Squire on Yours is No Disgrace, Roundabout, Close to the Edge 2) seeing Jaco play at Newcastle City Hall with Weather Report ergo seemed the coolest instrument to play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadofsix Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 To those of you making reference to the Paice/Glover rhythm section, you reminded me that my brother's favorite drummer was Ian Paice. He and I spent many an hour working out their arrangements on Deep Purple songs. Roger Glover is an outstanding bass player. I had completely forgotten about that! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Billy Apple Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 It's funny just how many bass players were inspired by Yes, or Chris Squire. Always bloody hated them, me. Thought it was a lass singing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1424465750' post='2696746'] It's funny just how many bass players were inspired by Yes, or Chris Squire. Always bloody hated them, me. Thought it was a lass singing! [/quote] if it was good enough for bruce foxton it's good enough for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) [quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1424452209' post='2696526'] I'd argue that Glover and Paice were a massively underrated rhythm section. I may have to run and hide after saying this, but I think as a unit they had a far superior groove to Jones and Bonham - but then I've always thought Paice was a far more imaginative drummer! [/quote] You wouldn't have to argue that with me - an opinion I've held for over 40 years. I found the Bonham/JPJ combo rather too 'messy'. I prefer Gillan over Plant as a singer, too.... well, back then, anyway, when they both could still sing. Not sure I'd classify 'Made In Japan' as 'prog' mind you... Edited February 21, 2015 by Paul S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Yeah 'prog' in inverted commas! I thought Gillan was a better singer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1424508269' post='2696994'] I found the Bonham/JPJ combo rather too 'messy'. [/quote] WHAT?? No, no... don't argue with people on teh internetz, it's not worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyxtiger Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I was about 15, a bit drunk at a party. There was a bass there and for some reason (mostly drink) I decided to plug it in and hit the strings with my cock to see what noise it made. I enjoyed the sound and also the vibrations so I bought one and started a band. I don't think I've not been in a band since. Although I mostly play with a pick now, practice rooms are usually cold places... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGuyAtTheBack Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Forced into piano lessons at a young age, hated it couldn't get the left hand/right hand thing going and having to read music at the same time! I have BIG hands n sausages for fingers so guitar was out (never wanted the spotlight anyway!). Now who's that fellow? Oh yes a certain Sidney Vicious, he looks cool, mum can I buy a bass? Lots of tattie howkin money later, I'm the proud owner of a Grant EB3 copy strung for a lefthander and a HH VS Bass combo. Gotta love the low end! I still think I'm crap but I have managed to wing it in the same band for 22 years (probably cos i'm 6'3'' and built like the proverbial outhouse) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1424509082' post='2697008'] WHAT?? No, no... don't argue with people on teh internetz, it's not worth it! [/quote] yes it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 [quote name='BigGuyAtTheBack' timestamp='1424510950' post='2697043'] tattie howkin [/quote] I had to Google that! [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1424511103' post='2697046'] yes it is [/quote] Thhhpppp!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGuyAtTheBack Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Did you find out what 'tattie howkin' means Discreet? LOL. It's the Doric for Potato gathering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silky13 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Cracking thread... Just spent ages reading through it! I started playing lead guitar first... When I was about 11... And played in a band from about 14... But in music class no-one wanted to play bass so rather than fight over drums and guitar is kept playing bass... More I played more information wanted to learn how to play better and before long I bought my own bass and that was it. Joined Driller and then Strange Brew and still playing 70s covers! Absolutely love the feel and groove of bass playing to lead guitar work! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristinaelias Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 The Ox, & 'The Chain'. I still have a very, very loooooong way to go, but at least I'm now trying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subbeh Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 John Paul Jones, a mates dad was playing some Zeppelin and The Lemon Song blew my mind. I'd never really noticed bass guitar much but his playing on that track blew my mind. From then on I was always listening for what the bass was doing on any song I heard. Got a bass and started a band with some mates not long after. Messed around with drums and guitar, both fun but I just never had the passion for them I have for bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wylie Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Bruce Thomas of the Attractions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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