All Things Must Beat. Share Anything Beatles!!

[TomB]

Right? After all, there was a closer bond between Roy and the Beatles that dated all the way back to the early 60’s. It would have been far more of a loving tribute than just that one quick shot of the empty chair in the video for “End Of The Line”.
I was surprised that, according to the report, Elvis Presley, INC(let alone RCA)would agree to any of the surviving Beatles having access to any of his intellectual property. But beyond that, the entire “Free As A Bird” historical revisionism was the first time I lost respect for the Threetles. If using old Elvis outtakes was a “gimmick”, what was that all about(besides the obvious)? I found it to be even more crass, on a par(if not beyond) with what was done to Hank Williams and Buddy Holly. Just let it be, boys. The band belongs in the 60’s, historically, artistically, and poetically.

…but, for better or worse, apparently not financially.

 

[Michedelic]

The saga of the stolen bass…

“Anything that’s nicked, you want back!”: A new documentary will recount the hunt for Paul McCartney's stolen Höfner 500/1 bass — Guitar.com

The Beatle and the Bass will document the bass's disappearance in 1969 right up to its discovery in an attic in Suffolk last year.

apple.news

 

[darev]

“It was McCartney’s ticket into the band; when bassist Stuart Sutcliffe dropped out of The Beatles, McCartney was asked to fill in for him at a show in Hamburg in 1961”

What a strange sentence. As if Paul needed Stu to drop out to get a ‘slot’ in the band.

I admit I haven’t finished this article but I am interested in the doc about Paul’s missing bass.

I can only hope that it gets the facts correct unlike guitar.com of all places.

 

[Aberdumbie]

The saga of the stolen bass…

“Anything that’s nicked, you want back!”: A new documentary will recount the hunt for Paul McCartney's stolen Höfner 500/1 bass — Guitar.com

The Beatle and the Bass will document the bass's disappearance in 1969 right up to its discovery in an attic in Suffolk last year.

apple.news

That’s a good read. I had been away from TalkBass for years and came back specifically to find info on Paul’s bass. I knew it had been found and I figured if anyone would be buzzing about it, it would be TB…….. One thing I find peculiar. I read that the bass was stolen from a Wings tour van in 1972. This article says it disappeared during the Let It Be sessions…. Not that it matters now that the bass is where it belongs, but there are some like me that feel the historical aspect is important.

 

[Aberdumbie]

“It was McCartney’s ticket into the band; when bassist Stuart Sutcliffe dropped out of The Beatles, McCartney was asked to fill in for him at a show in Hamburg in 1961”

What a strange sentence. As if Paul needed Stu to drop out to get a ‘slot’ in the band.

I admit I haven’t finished this article but I am interested in the doc about Paul’s missing bass.

I can only hope that it gets the facts correct unlike guitar.com of all places.

I don’t believe Stu was really playing the instrument anyway. He was only on stage at John’s insistence. Early photos show Stu usually turned away from the audience so as not to show his lack of Musial contribution. Paul didn’t need a ticket. His musical contribution was barley behind John’s in those early years.

 

[G-Dog]

I don’t believe Stu was really playing the instrument anyway. He was only on stage at John’s insistence. Early photos show Stu usually turned away from the audience so as not to show his lack of Musial contribution. Paul didn’t need a ticket. His musical contribution was barley behind John’s in those early years.

Im too, originally thought Stu didn't "really play" the bass. That may have been Paul's observation. But I recall reading an article (that I can't find now) that indicated Stu DID try to play it, and was a decent beginner by the time he gave it up. He even showed Paul what he had learned before leaving him to it.

But, NO, Paul had secured his place in the band long before at the Quarrymen's Woolton Fete gig, way before Stu joined only at John's insistance.

 

[beans-on-toast]

Stu definitely played his bass. Reports that he mostly played root notes of chords. He was in the Beatles for two years including the long gruelling daily hours in Hamburg. A lot of time to learn. Over the years, people joined bands even though they couldn’t play. They learned on the job.

Stu’s amp was a Selmer Turvoice Stadium. A decent amp at the time.

Stuart Sutcliffe’s bass playing: “I’d like to set that one straight”

by Liscio Shy and withdrawn, hardly able to play a chord, so unsure of his ability he hid behind dark glasses and turned his back to the audience—if this is your portrait of Stuart Sutcliffe,…

daytrippin.com

Stuart Sutcliffe - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[beans-on-toast]

As for Stu facing away, maybe performance art. But not always…

He also sang.

 

[Aberdumbie]

As for Stu facing away, maybe performance art. But not always…

View attachment 7319258

View attachment 7319259

He also sang.
View attachment 7319260

View attachment 7319261

I thought I had seen every Beatles related photo. Never have seen these. Thanks!

 

[G-Dog]

I, too, originally thought Stu didn't "really play" the bass. That may have been Paul's observation. But I recall reading an article (that I can't find now) that indicated Stu DID try to play it, and was a decent beginner by the time he gave it up. He even showed Paul what he had learned before leaving him to it. ... ...

Stu definitely played his bass. Reports that he mostly played root notes of chords. He was in the Beatles for two years including the long gruelling daily hours in Hamburg. A lot of time to learn. ... ...

Stuart Sutcliffe’s bass playing: “I’d like to set that one straight”

by Liscio Shy and withdrawn, hardly able to play a chord, so unsure of his ability he hid behind dark glasses and turned his back to the audience—if this is your portrait of Stuart Sutcliffe,…

daytrippin.com

Stuart Sutcliffe - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Thanks, beanie, that's a great article supporting Stu's bass proficiency! It's not the article I recall reading, though. It praises Stu's skills much more than the one I recall. Thanks again.

 

[DJ Bebop]

 

[darev]

Yup. That's what happened.

 

[zontar]

3

 

[G-Dog]

3

Not the only time George was photographed with John's Ric 325!

 

[DJ Bebop]

 

[G-Dog]

I've often wondered why McCartney was never seen playing a Gibson bass, like so many other British bassists did. Maybe lefty version just weren't available?

Here he is with an EB-2 borrowed from Sounds Inc. bassist Wes Hunter (AKA Richard Thomas)

Even George tried it out!

​

 

[MrB64]

I've often wondered why McCartney was never seen playing a Gibson bass, like so many other British bassists did. Maybe lefty version just weren't available?

Here he is with an EB-2 borrowed from Sounds Inc. bassist Wes Hunter (AKA Richard Thomas)

View attachment 7323160

View attachment 7323162

Even George tried it out!

View attachment 7323161​

Maybe Gibson didn't give him one.

 

[G-Dog]

Maybe Gibson didn't give him one.

Did Gibson give other artists guitars back then?

 

[SubHuman]

I've often wondered why McCartney was never seen playing a Gibson bass, like so many other British bassists did. Maybe lefty version just weren't available?

Here he is with an EB-2 borrowed from Sounds Inc. bassist Wes Hunter (AKA Richard Thomas)

View attachment 7323160

View attachment 7323162

Even George tried it out!

View attachment 7323161​

Actually a lot of British Invasion bassists played an Epiphone Rivoli Bass which looks like an EB-2. American Basses were on the import ban list to help with trade imbalances. Chas Chandler with his Rivoli.

 

[Geogio]

I have always considered "Yes It Is" as a great example of Beatles vocal Harmony. Back in the early days they were a Dance Hall Band, and they were very good at it.