John Taylor - Duran Duran

[MNAirHead]

Have seen him..

I sincerely believe this was a golden period of electric bass... the syth equipment wasn't good enough to do everything..the guys had to synch with a machine gun drum machine etc.

If you like JT.. there are tons and tons of very solid players from the same era.

If anyone wants a suggestion of a concept album format within this genre.. PM me you can buy a rerealse of it on CD for about $5 shipped.. the guys all went on to do studio work for film scores..

T.

[shamus63]

Favorite Taylor bass lines:

(I'm Looking For) Cracks In The Pavement; New Moon On Monday; Some Like It Hot; Rio; Skin Trade; I Don't Want Your Love; Ordinary World.

Not that there aren't tons more to choose from...

[NickInMesa]

Originally Posted by SharkB8

I'm not here to say that either JT or Hugh actually had "sharks" play their parts for them in the studio, but I can personally attest to this occurring. Being in the "scene" in the 80's in LA, I (and many others) were brought in to "play blind" on a lot of things (usually with WB), and never knew which project it was for. Just a track to play to (no vox). I did this many times on guitar, and was nicknamed by a guy from Australia (who also filled this role) as "_ _ ark the Shark".

Actually McDonald was Such's shark, it's a pretty well known but not official piece of information.

[GregC]

Originally Posted by NickInMesa

I always thought Duran Duran was a chick band part of that mediocre New Wave era which gave us a lot of crap, but the more I listen to them lately, the more I realize the Taylors (not related, as everyone knows) were a really good trio of musicians.

His bass lines were pretty darn smart and efficient.

Both of these statements are true, IMO.

[NickBass81]

I really like only an album from Duran Duran, "Rio", and some songs from the others...but I've always thought that John Taylor's basslines are really interesting, with a nice middlerangy tone too...
I dig in particular his playing on "Rio" and "Notorius", that one is quite funky!

[Burke]

I really never realize it until recently but John Taylor is one of my biggest influences. I love his lines. Melodic yet somewhat percussive in a way. Dude can flat out play!

[jmattbassplaya]

Him and Steve Harris are the reasons why I picked up bass. He's an incredible player.

[Pbass67]

Taylor was mos def one of my bass heroes in my bass beginnings.... The man can play... Much respect

[JHandley]

[quote=Bassmingo;6835932]
........found this on youtube. i think its taken from the classic albums rio dvd which i didnt know existed till now.

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Is that a Peavey Cab he's using?
Sure looks like it.
ALWAYS loved the bassline in this song!

[Tituscrow]

Originally Posted by jmattbassplaya

Him and Steve Harris are the reasons why I picked up bass. He's an incredible player.

Haha me too!

[chris lykins]

Great player, cool lines and how often do the girls swoon over a bass player?