Donald 'Duck' Dunn

[troll]

So I caught much of Blues Brothers again late last night... and while I've noted it before, I guess I just never really paid attention like I did last night.

Holy COW them basslines rock. That tone, that feel, those walking lines and little accents, all flawless. Makes me want to get a pbass and learn it all just to do it

That is undeniable groove. Anyone have any neat trivia or info about Duck and his career or gear they'd like to share or discuss?

Troll

 

[JimK]

If possible, buy/borrow the Complete Monterey Pop DVD set.

Disc 2 is the Otis Redding set from Monterey...Duck is workin' it!

 

[johnvice]

As you liked “The Blues Brothers” movie, check out “The Complete Stax-Volt Singles 1959-1968”http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000002IQU/102-8691049-5255322?v=glance

The movie just scratches the surface of the awesome talent of Steve Cropper (guitar) and Duck Dunn (bass). These guys, along with Booker T. Jones (keyboard) and Al Jackson (drums) were collectively Booker T. and MGs: the Stax/Volt house band, and a bona fide band with hits in their own right, knew how to groove!

Their genius is all in the subtleties. The songs sound simple....until you try to play them and realize the degree of musicianship that's necessary to pull them off.

 

[troll]

You know, that seems like an amazing collection. And even being as young and not so much into old r&b/soul music, I recognize a lot of those tracks (listening to the samples provided.

That might just be worth picking up Appears to be a great collection to add to my own personal collection.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Troll

 

[chris4001asat]

He has one of the best lines in the movie. I think Cropper asks what key for Rawhide, and Duck says "A's a good country key". Gets me everytime

 

[Wrong Robot]

He was one of my earliest bass heroes, to this day I still consider him one of the best bassists of all time.

 

[Splanky]

Yeah! Did the same thing!
Were home sick last week and finally took the time to watch Blues Bros. for the fist time. Although i had fever caused by some kind of bacillus. I could see it rise due to the "bassillus" playing of Duck. Great playing!
Even my girlfriend said -That´s a nice bassline, we must get the soundtrack.
And she couldn´t hear the bass before she met me

 

[Mudfuzz]

He was one of my earliest bass heroes, to this day I still consider him one of the best bassists of all time.

Same here

 

[jerry]

Duck Dunn & the rest of the M.G.'s are the backing band for a few different groups on the new Eric Clapton Crossroads DVD......along with a lot other great bassist

 

[JPJ]

Anything from Stax or Booker T & the MGs will put a smile on your face! ; )

 

[sethlow3]

Duck is the MANNNN!!!!!

I strongly reccomend the book "what duck done" and any blues recording of his because they are all so groovy!!!

 

[LittleJaco]

duck is amazing.
My brother is obsessed with the blues brothers, cause he is obsessed with cars. I don't mind watching the movie cause the music just grooves like it can't stop. probabably the best song in the movie is minnie the moocher, that just kicks ass. also, i think bootsy shows up in the scene with james brown.

 

[Tom Howland]

Duck Dunn is one reason I pickup the Bass.

 

[slackdaddy]

while touring through Memphis recently we stopped at the Stax museum. You must go there if you are ever in the Memphis area. I found a really cool Booker T & the MG's CD called "McLemore Avenue" (name of the street where Stax was located) and it is Abbey Road covered in its entirety. We are currently using it as our preshow music.

 

[rllefebv]

I recently joined a Blues Brothers influenced tribute band, The Blues Broads playing a lot of Duck's lines... Amazing groove and live energy! The guy just has it down... Also, one of the few folks who can sport a 'fro anymore!

-robert

 

[driver800]

Duck is awesome. One of the best shows I've ever seen was Neil Young backed by Booker T and The MG's. Tremendous.

I've also heard most their version of Abbey Road - so tasty.

 

[Mark Jacobs]

Big, big Duck fan here. Very understated but he can hold things together. I hear he no longer plays a Fender but rather a Lakeland

 

[Dr. Cheese]

He has a signature model by Lakland. It's still a P-bass though.

 

[corinpills]

Now that is a one player that a lot of younger musicians could learn from. A lot of younger guys who are trying to memorize flashy solos could get a lot out of learning Duck Dunn's lines. Killer tone, amazing feel and an impeccable sense of the perfect bass hook.

 

[I-Love-Ratm]

Well he put Trevor Dunn here so I love him!!