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Ian Dury`s "Hit me". Who`s the bassist ?
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Norman recorded that track the morning after seeing Jaco play with Weather Report live in London, and was in that 1/16th groove vide for the time in the studio - amazing bassline throughout huh?
Now - if only he had spent more time taking care of his teeth he wouldn't have ended up like this!!!!! (and you thought Austin Powers had bad teeth!!!????)
Now - if only he had spent more time taking care of his teeth he wouldn't have ended up like this!!!!! (and you thought Austin Powers had bad teeth!!!????)
The Blockheads were one of the great bands from that time, though most people have never heard of them.
Norman recorded that track the morning after seeing Jaco play with Weather Report live in London, and was in that 1/16th groove vide for the time in the studio - amazing bassline throughout huh?
Now - if only he had spent more time taking care of his teeth he wouldn't have ended up like this!!!!! (and you thought Austin Powers had bad teeth!!!????)
Good story and great picture !
I gotta admit, I`ve never heard them before. I`ll check some of their music. Thanks.
He played the bass in "Relax" with Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
Check out "Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll" for a very tasteful bassline.
Check out "Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll" for a very tasteful bassline.
He played also on The Clash's "The Magnificent Seven" and before The Blockheads was on The Greatest Show On Earth.
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Must be nice to see Jaco play a concert & then have the ability to nail that kinda the very next morning.
Norman recorded that track the morning after seeing Jaco play with Weather Report live in London, and was in that 1/16th groove vide for the time in the studio - amazing bassline throughout huh?
Now - if only he had spent more time taking care of his teeth he wouldn't have ended up like this!!!!! (and you thought Austin Powers had bad teeth!!!????)
almost as bad as Shane MacGowan....
The Blockheads' website has an MP3 of Norman playing the bass part to the song on its own... it's at the bottom of the page here:
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6131854.stm
Did you all see this article about his teeth? He's got them all fixed now. He said if a tooth hurt, he'd just take a pain killer and keep going. Man, imagine how bad his breath must have been! Great bassist, but what a mess!
Did you all see this article about his teeth? He's got them all fixed now. He said if a tooth hurt, he'd just take a pain killer and keep going. Man, imagine how bad his breath must have been! Great bassist, but what a mess!
I've been a huge fan of Norman's for many years. I'm thrilled that people are getting to hear his playing. The guy was funky and deep in the pocket and the Blockheads were a great band. Hit Me is one of my bass classics that gets stranded on the island with me.
Peace
Peace
