Any one here make it to pro?

Eric Albany · #1 06-08-2011, 01:27 PM

Has any one here become famous and gotten a record deal and had their records sold at least state( includin provence and/or country) wide?

Evil Undead · #2 06-08-2011, 01:32 PM

I believe Johnny April from Staind is on here. And John Turners band is very successful. Plenty more I think.

Edit: typo corrected, sorry!

friskinator · #3 06-08-2011, 01:36 PM

I'm sure there are plenty of bassists on TB that have been in a band that's gotten a record deal and had their records sold statewide/nationwide. Famous is a whole other story, though.

BigOldHarry · #4 06-08-2011, 01:38 PM

define "pro".

Refonbass · #5 06-08-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BigOldHarry

define "pro".

Good point.. I make a living as a musician does that mean I'm a pro?

byronkowalski · #6 06-08-2011, 01:40 PM

fenderhutz · #7 06-08-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Evil Undead

John Turners band is very successful.

Like Hasselhoff, only in Germany.

Eric Albany · #8 06-08-2011, 01:43 PM

Pro. noun: A professional who is famous. ex. Robert Trijollo.
Famous. adj. Some one who is widely known.

Roy Vogt · #9 06-08-2011, 01:47 PM

I think a good deal of people on here have taken that ride at one point or another.
If you're counting tours with Recording Artists I've got at least a dozen under my belt, One Metal Band with a Record Deal (Joanna Dean on Polygram in the late 80s)and many, many gigs at Jazz Festivals internationally. There's a lot of Working Pros on here who have seen their fair share of catering tables in hockey rinks or theaters, tour buses and the like. Fretlesssurfer (Steve Bailey), BrianBromberg, Hadrien Feraud, jmj, thepontiff, owenbiddle and scores of others have had their share of Big Gigs.
Last weekend it was the Cotton Carnival in Memphis and some High Society Gig in St. Louis wearing a Tux and earplugs and playing Motown and Disco tunes. Hey, you're not on a Big Tour forever and you gotta do what you gotta do.....

fenderhutz · #10 06-08-2011, 01:47 PM

Jeff Berlin used to be on here.

Roy Vogt · #11 06-08-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric Albany

Pro. noun: A professional who is famous. ex. Robert Trijollo.
Famous. adj. Some one who is widely known.

Would it be more accurate to ask if anyone has made it to Rock Stardom and if they're on here?

Eric Albany · #12 06-08-2011, 01:52 PM

I've seen pix of Jeff Berlin with other artists, but I don't get why he would turn down a chance to be in Van Halen. Maybe he didn't like the kinda music they made. Oh well.

Caca de Kick · #13 06-08-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric Albany

Has any one here become famous and gotten a record deal and had their records sold at least state( includin provence and/or country) wide?

Pro and fame are two completely different things. Learn the difference if you don't know.

Also record deals doesn't mean fame either, or even mainstay pro for that matter. I'm in Seattle and I know alot of people who's bands got "deals" but never went anywhere, and never made money, but I also know alot of local pros who make a living playing everyday.

TheVoiceless · #14 06-08-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric Albany

I've seen pix of Jeff Berlin with other artists, but I don't get why he would turn down a chance to be in Van Halen. Maybe he didn't like the kinda music they made. Oh well.

Well if you have ever heard how Eddie speaks about bass players, you would be a SELL OUT to take that gig. Not that I would ever be asked, but I would gladly decline. Money is not the be all to end all.

jaywa · #15 06-08-2011, 02:27 PM

I believe Mark White (Spin Doctors) drops by here every now and then.

sneha1965 · #16 06-08-2011, 02:32 PM

Owen Biddle of the Roots who's on the cover of Bass Player Magazine is on here.

fenderhutz · #17 06-08-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jaywa

I believe Mark White (Spin Doctors) drops by here every now and then.

Speaking of Spin Doctors and being off topic, the "Two Princes" drum tone is probably my favorite recorded drum kit.

rockstarbassist · #18 06-08-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Evil Undead

I believe Johnny April from Staind is on here. And John Turners band is very successful. Plenty more I think.

Also yes, there's quite a few on here as well as techs and "behind the scenes" guys as well. Tim Marks who did some stuff w/ Taylor Swift is here too. Imma fanboi of hers and to know a TB member was the guy laying it down on her most groovin' tracks was/is awesome.
Tully Kennedy with Jason Aldean is around. Honestly lotsa guys, lol whether they admit to it or not!

iamthebassman · #19 06-08-2011, 02:49 PM

Record deal? yes
Worldwide distribution? yes
Lawyers? yes
Manager? yes
Van? yes
Constant touring? yes
Famous? no

Tumeni Notes · #20 06-08-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric Albany

I've seen pix of Jeff Berlin with other artists, but I don't get why he would turn down a chance to be in Van Halen. Maybe he didn't like the kinda music they made. Oh well.

Jeff Berlin chose his main career path as a teacher. Fortunately, he also tours occassionally and has produced some wonderful CD's.