Name this bassist? (Elvis content)

DogBone · #1 05-12-2009, 03:30 AM

I was checking out some Elvis live shows on YouTube and came across this 1970 version of Suspicious Minds:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTYg2...eature=related

Wow, that cat is smoking on that P-bass and borderline upstaging the King!

A quick Google leads me to believe it's a gentleman named Jerry Sheff. Anyone know for sure, and if so what other gems by Mr. Sheff I should check out?

Thanks!

Cosmic Closet · #2 05-12-2009, 03:38 AM

Hi,

Scheff definitely has been around:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Scheff

How many can say they did the King, the Doors and Roy Orbison?...in addition to everyone else on the list

DogBone · #3 05-12-2009, 03:54 AM

I agree, very impressive resume.

Thanks for the link. I see that Jerry Sheff's son Jason became the bass player for Chicago, and co-wrote their song "Bigger Than Elvis".

Cool, I learned something new.

JTE · #4 05-12-2009, 09:29 AM

"Scheff", not "Sheff".

jte

funkytoe · #5 05-12-2009, 10:54 AM

I'm going to see Mr. Scheff and the rest of the TCB Band: Ronnie Tutt (Drums), Glen Hardin (Keys) and James Burton (Guitar) this November on an ELVIS CRUISE. Leaving out of Florida. Can't wait. Even thinking about buying a Lakland Scheff between now and then and asking him to sign it for me. I've been a fan of his since the early 1970's. Great groove player.

DogBone · #6 05-12-2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTE

"Scheff", not "Sheff".

jte

Gotcha, thanks for the clarification!

Quote:

Originally Posted by funkytoe

I'm going to see Mr. Scheff and the rest of the TCB Band: Ronnie Tutt (Drums), Glen Hardin (Keys) and James Burton (Guitar) this November on an ELVIS CRUISE. Leaving out of Florida. Can't wait. Even thinking about buying a Lakland Scheff between now and then and asking him to sign it for me. I've been a fan of his since the early 1970's. Great groove player.

Cool, good to know he's still making music!