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What is a lead bass guitarist? Lemmy was a rhythm guitar player until he saw Hendricks and was blown away. Decided he could never get that good. Unlike Clapton who went through a similar emotion, Lemmy decided to change instruments. If I remember Lemmy for anything it will be the way he used...

Props to Paul and everyone who has helped make this site such a supportive, funny and informative place to be.

Stumbo - Wow I wish I could have come across your TB wiki 30 years ago.

- bunnykeeper, sounds like you have rather shallow band mates : (. I don't think they have anything to complain about but if something is niggling them they need to give you the opportunity to defend yourself. Good luck.

REDNAME is this the same band you were having problems with the singer in 2013? Or did you follow the advice of some of the posters and quit? I think its horses for courses, our singer / guitarist used to use a stand and after a while you got used to it. But, especially if there are already...

Some really good suggestions on this forum. But you missed one. Violent Femmes founder and bassist Brian Ritchie is one of the top 3 bassists I've seen live. Not just for his playing which is phenomenal (upright or electric) but for his interaction with the audience, he was hilarious. I don't...

The McCartney quote sums this thread up nicely. Thanks for the post.

Rick Butler / Bruce Foxton - The Jam Excellent fretwork amongst many less sophisticated / music contempories. Robert Heaton / Moose Harris - New Model Army 'Moose' - probably the best punk bass player of the lot. http://www.mooseharris.com/