Bassists of the '60's Club.

[SoulReflection]

OK, guys and gals...this one is up to you.

I am a dinosaur in that I came from a time and a place much before most TB members were born. I did play bass professionally back in the '60's, so I am older. Because of this, I know there are a decreasing number of musicians like me, who lived during this time and, this music became a part of their lives. I do believe that this music should be preserved, remembered and played because it laid the foundation of all the music that has since evolved.

So, I am suggesting that there be a club of those who appreciate this music and want to ensure it is not forgotten.

I want to honor those who contributed to the Bassists of the '60's. People like Jaco, Dunn and others. Artists like Booker T and the MG's, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Temptations, Sam and Dave, Marvin Gaye and many, many others.

This would not be a formal club. If you want to join, use your first post number as your membership number.

It doesn't cost anything, just post your favorite musician, group, song and offer insights and questions regarding this music.

It is up to you if this continues. Let me know your comments...

Jim

 

[Hover-Rich]

I love the stuff from the '60s. So, Jim, I guess give me #2? I grew up listening to all of those groups. I would be hard pressed to pick one or two or twelve. The freedom of expression of all those musicians and artists gave the '60s that cool vibe that made it magical.

 

[SoulReflection]

I love the stuff from the '60s. So, Jim, I guess give me #2? I grew up listening to all of those groups. I would be hard pressed to pick one or two or twelve. The freedom of expression of all those musicians and artists gave the '60s that cool vibe that made it magical.

You've got #2 @Hover-Rich. I will start it off with one of my favorite tunes. I have posted it before but, this one is worthy of mention:



If you, or anyone else has a favorite, post it here.

Jim

 

[GwenOnBass]

What I wanted was to be a hip chick on Carnaby Street, what I got is a semi-hollowbody like Chas Chandler's Rivoli. I can't take post 4 as a membership number. Four is square. I can't be a square here! Nobody here is square!

 

[RodRy]

Well, I was born in '66, so I certainly had to learn about these bands in retrospect, but I do love several tunes from the era. My brothers were 12 and 14 when I was born, so this was some of their music, and I heard quite a bit from them growing up.

Certainly the Beatles were probably my biggest 60's era influences, but The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, early Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, The Who, The Kinks, The Animals, and others have been great inspirations for me.

I really don't know much of Booker T. and the MG's but the track above was a nice listen!

I'm happy to tag along here, post some tunes, and listen to others. If you'll have me.

 

[SoulReflection]

What I wanted was to be a hip chick on Carnaby Street, what I got is a semi-hollowbody like Chas Chandler's Rivoli. I can't take post 4 as a membership number. I can't be a square here! Nobody here is square!

Fine by me...it's your choice.

 

[SoulReflection]

Well, I was born in '66, so I certainly had to learn about these bands in retrospect, but I do love several tunes from the era. My brothers were 12 and 14 when I was born, so this was some of their music, and I heard quite a bit from them growing up.

Certainly the Beatles were probably my biggest 60's era influences, but The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, early Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, The Who, The Kinks, The Animals, and others have been great inspirations for me.

I really don't know much of Booker T. and the MG's but the track above was a nice listen!

I'm happy to tag along here, post some tunes, and listen to others. If you'll have me.

No problem @RodRy. If others do not post tunes, I certainly will. Here is another one...



Another example of Booker T and the MG's.

 

[RodRy]

Not officially a member, but allow me this submission as my petition for membership, circa 1961:

 

[Bottom Octave]

James Jamerson for me. That sound, those groves! The first bass line I learned was It's The Same Old Song, by the Four Tops. Boy, as a teenager, getting that line down was a wonderful thing. Then I learned that he played that line, and then I found out that most of my favorite Motown hits had James Jamerson's bass on them. What a guy!

 

[SoulReflection]

Not officially a member, but allow me this submission as my petition for membership, circa 1961:

That is a classic. Do you want number 8? If so, you've got it.

 

[GwenOnBass]

Any number non-4 works for me. 11 is very nice.

 

[SoulReflection]

James Jamerson for me. That sound, those groves! The first bass line I learned was It's The Same Old Song, by the Four Tops. Boy, as a teenager, getting that line down was a wonderful thing. Then I learned that he played that line, and then I found out that most of my favorite Motown hits had James Jamerson's bass on them. What a guy!

This one gets you in @Bottom Octave. You are #9 but, I don't have to tell you that!

 

[SoulReflection]

How about this one...



Got to give the ladies their do.

 

[alaskaleftybass]

@SoulReflection since it was your post #7 can I have lucky 7? Thanks

 

[Bottom Octave]

This one gets you in @Bottom Octave. You are #9 but, I don't have to tell you that!

Yippee!!

 

[SoulReflection]

Any number non-4 works for me. 11 is very nice.

Go for it 11.

 

[SoulReflection]

Yippee!!

You are not off the hook...it's your turn to post...

 

[west al]

I've been playing since 1968, I'd like to join.

 

[G-Dog]

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I'll take #19! And I've added This Club to the TalkBass Clubs & Special Interest Groups INDEX, in the Bassists section.

THE BEATLES were, and are, my all time favorite group, with Paul as undoubtedly my biggest influence.

More later.
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[GwenOnBass]

I wasn't born to follow

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Kind of fresh out of 64 these days, and retired back to my bass.

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