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Steve Helland
I am primarily a drummer, having played virtually all styles for the last 40 years (started on piano, was a percussion major in the 80's); currently playing drums in classic rock/blues/country/jazz/jam bands. I took up electric bass as a side hobby in high school/college, as I have always loved the instrument and some of my best friends/colleagues have been bassists. I quit playing bass for about 15 years, but recently felt inspired to get back into it. My 15-year old son has been studying double bass, but his heart is in electric. I love it, and am really happy to be back learning the instrument again and undertaking a new challenge with him.
Member statistics
- Messages
- 11
- Reaction score
- 16
- Location
- Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
- Gender
- Male
- Current Setup
- Ibanez Portamento SRF700; Squier Classic Vibe '60's Jazz; Ampeg RB-112 combo; Boss CEB-3 Bass Chorus
- Favorite Genres
- Jazz, Blues, Funk, 60s-70s Rock/Prog, Fusion, Classical, Raga, African, Latin
- Gigs and Ensembles
- Occasional sub in classic rock bands, but I mostly play drums in various classic rock cover and jam bands, and other pickup gigs in various styles
- Previously Owned Gear
- '84 Squier Precision Bass, Ampeg 50W combo amp, Peavey Mark IV head w/EV 15L homemade cabinet, GK MB112 combo
- Influences and Teachers
- Geddy Lee, John Entwistle, John Paul Jones, Jaco, Stanley, Lee Sklar, Kai Eckhardt, Gary Willis, Ron Carter, Dave Holland, Jonas Hellborg, Michael Manring, Michael League...many others. I've studied with a few local bass teachers occasionally, but mostly self taught.
- Hobbies and Interests
- Playing drums, racing sailboats, beer, wine, travel, football, hockey
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