MacDaddy Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 So in the days of the Rockabilly revival, I particularly liked the bassists who would spin their DB's, and jump on them while still playing etc. I'm sure I remember seeing one guy playing away, who put the DB on its side, jumped on it, then kicked off so that it was spinning with him still playing on top of it. I've searched the Youtube but can't find this anywhere, so did I dream it? 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Bottesini used to do it all the time. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Paging @PaulKing ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 16 hours ago, MacDaddy said: So in the days of the Rockabilly revival, I particularly liked the bassists who would spin their DB's, and jump on them while still playing etc. I'm sure I remember seeing one guy playing away, who put the DB on its side, jumped on it, then kicked off so that it was spinning with him still playing on top of it. I've searched the Youtube but can't find this anywhere, so did I dream it? 😆 I saw them all many times back in the day..Blue cats, Deltas, Restless, Polecats etc etc etc and I must admit I dont remember seeing anyone do what you are describing. Although to be fair I can't remember what I did yesterday so...........😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 It's hard to see how that would work for balance, so I'd be impressed if someone pulled it off. (Probably wouldn't loan them my bass though!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 13 minutes ago, Beer of the Bass said: It's hard to see how that would work for balance, so I'd be impressed if someone pulled it off. (Probably wouldn't loan them my bass though!) with hindsight, I'm guessing he was miming, as lengthways spinning would mean no cables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 20 hours ago, MacDaddy said: with hindsight, I'm guessing he was miming, as lengthways spinning would mean no cables. Or using a wireless transmitter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 58 minutes ago, TheRev said: Or using a wireless transmitter? in the late 70's early 80's? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 6 hours ago, MacDaddy said: in the late 70's early 80's? Did you not see Back To The Future? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 8 hours ago, MacDaddy said: in the late 70's early 80's? Ah, I see - wasn't fully aware of when the rockabilly revival was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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