who's the bass player for live gwen stefani??

[Hurezeanu]

Gwen Stefani has a japanese lady playing bass for her live shows... I saw this bass player in the "bass player" mag endorsing ashdown amps i think?

I cant for the life of me remember her name... does anybody else know who I'm talking about?

[dannoman]

Miiko Watanabe

[fraublugher]

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[bonscottvocals]

Originally Posted by fraublugher

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Were you ever stationed overseas?

[Dr. Cheese]

I probably shouldn't say anything because people here think I'm obsessed with race, but I think that ":::::edited:::::" button is a sexist and racial slur against a female bassist of Japanese origin. I don't belive you meant any harm, but that image reinforces a stereotype instead of recognizing Miiko Watanabe's talent as a musician.

[phxlbrmpf]

While I do agree that what fraublugher posted is a bit tasteless, I don't quite get what the phrase "I love u long time" has to do with Japanese women. Is it a movie reverence or something?

[Dr. Cheese]

My guess is that it is a reference to Japanese prostitutes around military installations or who serve tourists. Either way, Miiko Watanbe is pro with a major gig, she has nothing in common with a $10 prostitute in Japan but her race.

[Prahainspring]

"Fullmetal Jacket" comes to mind when I hear that phrase, not nice. I did see that Ashdown ad (i think) and I didn't know she was touring with Gwen. What other bands has she played with?

[j-raj]

yeah... I'm not sure I like that either, fraublugher.