Doug Wimbush.........???

[DWBass]

I knew he was good but this dude is just freaky good! Very interesting slap technique!

Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQVKodTQz1Q
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGuROsb9eLE
Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtXwXMDi6Bo
Part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLWU5LLyDTw

[Matt Till]

I didn't watch everything. Are bass clinics suppose to be instructional? Or do you just watch bassists jam?

Doug is the bassist that has made me want a pitch shifter.

[Dr. Cheese]

DW, look for some old Tackhead CDs for some wild Wimbish playing in a band context.

[DWBass]

Originally Posted by Dr. Cheese

DW, look for some old Tackhead CDs for some wild Wimbish playing in a band context.

Goodness. I have an old Wood, Brass & Steel LP with him and I know his Living Color works. But dude is freaky. I'd lump him in the TM Stevens category of freakyness! LOL!

[Baryonyx]

Very interesting player! I love that Spector bass of his, makes me GAS like mad!

[MixBass]

He's a bad dude indeed. There was a George Clinton record, "Some Of My Best Jokes Are Friends", that T. Dolby and George produced some tracks w/ Doug on. He got to play real loose and aggro on them and they're just awesome. IIRC, he was part of the Sugarhill gang too.

[jerry]

Awesome player with such a original voice on the instrument! I love Tackhead and the 'Strange Things'
album is probably my favorite, it also has Bernard Fowler on it, one of my favorite singers! I'm also a huge fan of the On-U-Sound albums he did on the EFA label.

[JAUQO III-X]

Doug is the bomb(for those who may not know,that means that he's awesome),a lot of the techniques that some Bass players are more famous for today Doug was doing them in the 70's.I consider Doug to be one of the most versatile Bassist to ever pick up the instrument(just check out his discography),he's extremely versatile and he really is a visionary.

I'm not going to do the home work for those who may be interested so if you want to know more about Doug(and TM Stevens)start your research.

it really will be worth it.

http://www.dougwimbish.com/

a little bit of TM Stevens
http://www.tmstevens.com/news/index.php

[jady]

I saw Doug with Living Colour back in 92ish at the Warfield in San Fran. He honestly blew my mind, he's a really progressive player yet rooted in a deep classic funk feel. AMAZING!!!!!


FWIW Bad Brains opened up, one of the best shows I have ever seen!!!!!!!!!!

[Dr. Cheese]

Originally Posted by jerry

Awesome player with such a original voice on the instrument! I love Tackhead and the 'Strange Things'
album is probably my favorite, it also has Bernard Fowler on it, one of my favorite singers! I'm also a huge fan of the On-U-Sound albums he did on the EFA label.

Yes! "Strange Things" is the Tackhead CD to get if you only get one. I sure need a copy. I bought it so long ago, I had a cassette! As you might imagine, that bad boy unraveled a long time ago!

[Dr. Cheese]

Originally Posted by JAUQO III-X

Doug is the bomb(for those who may not know,that means that he's awesome),a lot of the techniques that some Bass players are more famous for today Doug was doing them in the 70's.I consider Doug to be one of the most versatile Bassist to ever pick up the instrument(just check out his discography),he's extremely versatile and he really is a visionary.

I'm not going to do the home work for those who may be interested so if you want to know more about Doug(and TM Stevens)start your research.

it really will be worth it.

http://www.dougwimbish.com/

a little bit of TM Stevens
http://www.tmstevens.com/news/index.php

I agree 100%. As much as I respect Victor Wooten, I doubt if his impact would have been as big if Doug Wimbish had managed to get some gigs early on that really showcased his ability.

[DWBass]

Originally Posted by Dr. Cheese

I agree 100%. As much as I respect Victor Wooten, I doubt if his impact would have been as big if Doug Wimbish had managed to get some gigs early on that really showcased his ability.

And that's a d@mn shame because as long as I've been playing, I've NEVER seen him in this context.

[bikeplate]

HI

Doug rules! Not only technically great but groovy as all hell. You'd be surprised by some of the records he's played on. One of the finest artists on there

Rob

[Josh Ryan]

Doug is awesome, I love his playing pretty much whenever he is playing.

[zcwilkes]

He has always been one of my main influences. I really like Jungle Funk, his Living Colour stuff, and Tackhead . I used to go for the sound he got on Stain before finding my own sound.

[Matt Till]

Originally Posted by Matt Till

I didn't watch everything. Are bass clinics suppose to be instructional? Or do you just watch bassists jam?

I actually am curious of this...

[Dr. Cheese]

Doug Wimbish has an instructional video out with the drummer from Living Colour. It's not so great for instruction, IMO, but it really gives you a good idea of all of Doug Wimbish's techniques.

[scotch]

Great clips. It's rare that I'm into solo bass guitar, but I really dig this stuff!

I was lucky to do a string of dates opening up for Paula Cole (yeah, it was a long time ago). Doug was playing bass on the tour & was Uber-nice! The band I was with must have been the least funky in the world, yet Doug actually came to some soundchecks & had great things to say.

Bottom line: innovative playing, incredible diverse career, and a cool guy to boot!

[Dr. Cheese]

The Wimbish DVD is New Dimensions for Bass by Rockhouse (2005.) Will Calhoun is the drummer.

[chris_nairn]

Wimbish rules.