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I once watched Chad Smith and Glenn Hughes performing together at a Chad Smith drum clinic. They played, amongst other tracks, “Mistreated”. With Hughes’ incredible vocals, you’d be forgiven for forgetting that the rest of the instruments were missing from the song. A very powerful performance and a lesson in how the rhythm section can carry a song on its own. 

Afterward, I ended up invited back to the hotel where Glenn quizzed me on bass gear choices whilst Chad was very much the life of the party. 

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33 minutes ago, Mykesbass said:

I know their bass player position seems to be a bit of a revolving door, but the double drummers and (here) Oteil Burbidge are fantastic. 

 

Really enjoyed that!  Great example of a bass player giving the song exactly what it needs - especially the way he picks up the brass vibe.

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Al Jackson and Duck Dunn at Stax

Roger Hawkins and David Hood at Muscle Shoals

Steve Gadd and Nathan East with Clapton

Hughie Flint and John McVie with John Mayall

Gene Crisman and Tommy Cogbill and Mike Leech at American Sound

Benny Benjamin and James Jamerson and Bob Babbitt at Motown

Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce with Cream

Mickey Waller and Ronnie Wood with Jeff Back

 

 

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1 minute ago, casapete said:

Just thought of loads more, then realised that pretty much all the music I like features great rhythm sections! Subsequently I'll save you the tedium of listing my cd collection!

You don't get good music without a good drummer and a good bass player is the heart and soul of a song. Put the two together you get a great band.

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Mick Fleetwood and John McVie

Laval Bell and Reggie McBride with Keb Mo

Ricky Fataar and Hutch Hutchinson with Bonnie Raitt

Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney

Lyn Williams and George Hawkins with Delbert McClinton

Max Weinberg and Gary Tallent with Bruce Springsteen

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