B.B. Dickerson of WAr

[bassist15]

I found a few videos of Eric Burdon and WAr. I always heard BB used a jazz bass but in the videos (1970) he was using a Gibson EB-3. Anyone have any information on the basses he used.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I'm pretty sure he used Fenders most of the time. When I saw him live back in the seventies, he had a Fender (I can't remember which one.) BB Dickerson is special to me because the very first bassline i ever learned was one of his, "Heartbeat," from Why Can't We Be Friends?

 

[markjazzbassist]

i like War. Great grooves, good basslines. BB is a good player.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

i like War. Great grooves, good basslines. BB is a good player.

BB was a good player. He was murdered about 25 years ago.

 

[markjazzbassist]

BB was a good player. He was murdered about 25 years ago.

dang really? what happened?

 

[Brad Johnson]

I found a few videos of Eric Burdon and WAr. I always heard BB used a jazz bass but in the videos (1970) he was using a Gibson EB-3. Anyone have any information on the basses he used.

Funny thing about those Gibsons back then... I recently saw a video with Larry Graham playing one and Rock from the Ohio Players too. I didn't remember that at all.

Almost as interesting as seeing Stanley Clarke playing a Ric right before he got his Alembic

 

[Laguna J.]

BB was a good player. He was murdered about 25 years ago.

umm, i'm pretty sure he's in the current version of the band called 'low rider' or something, so i guess that means he's still alive

 

[Dr. Cheese]

umm, i'm pretty sure he's in the current version of the band called 'low rider' or something, so i guess that means he's still alive

Years ago, I read he had been shot. I would be very happy to be wrong in this case.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I know it's not always accurate, but a quick look on Wikipedia does not mention his death.

 

[JAUQO III-X]

It was War member saxaphonist Charles Miller that was murdered in 1980(during a robbery attempt).

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Thanks Jauqo. Now I know I'm not completely crazy.

 

[JAUQO III-X]

Thanks Jauqo. Now I know I'm not completely crazy.

No not completely

 

[hands5]

umm, i'm pretty sure he's in the current version of the band called 'low rider' or something, so i guess that means he's still alive

I was going to mention the same thing.

 

[Lotus Blossom]

dang really? what happened?

You need to get your facts straight sir.. my father is Bb Dickerson and no he was NOT killed 25 years ago that was charles miller!

 

[Lotus Blossom]

I'm pretty sure he used Fenders most of the time. When I saw him live back in the seventies, he had a Fender (I can't remember which one.) BB Dickerson is special to me because the very first bassline i ever learned was one of his, "Heartbeat," from Why Can't We Be Friends?

Hes always loved fender bass guitars. Im his daughter i should know lol.

 

[Lotus Blossom]

yeah youre quite wrong.

Years ago, I read he had been shot. I would be very happy to be wrong in this case.

 

[Lotus Blossom]

Hes alive and ok.

 

[Lotus Blossom]

I'm pretty sure he used Fenders most of the time. When I saw him live back in the seventies, he had a Fender (I can't remember which one.) BB Dickerson is special to me because the very first bassline i ever learned was one of his, "Heartbeat," from Why Can't We Be Friends?

Im so blessed and glad to know that people are still listening to my dads music. keep the love of war alive!

 

[mellowinman]

Im so blessed and glad to know that people are still listening to my dads music. keep the love of war alive!

Absolutely one of the greatest bands in history, and your dad was a huge part of why.

Here is my all-time favorite track:

 

[The Carl]

War was one of the most innovative bands of their era. They came thisclose to getting into the Rock Hall a few years ago, but it's tough to promote your band when they're on the road with just one member and a bunch of replacements. The other guys - who don't control the name War - are active as The Lowrider band.

Did You Know: Jimi Hendrix jammed with War the night he died.