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Duck Dunn has passed
- Thread starter Will Kelly
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Much sadness at this news.
Eerie similarities to Bernard Edwards' passing... also after a live show in Japan IIRC.
RIP Duck, there will never be another.
"A - good country key."
Eerie similarities to Bernard Edwards' passing... also after a live show in Japan IIRC.
RIP Duck, there will never be another.
"A - good country key."
It's a reference to a line Duck Dunn has in "The Blues Brothers" movie. He says something to the effect of being in a rhythm section strong enough to turn goat p*ss into gasoline. And he was speaking truth.
Shoot.. Blues Brothers has been my favorite movie for years. I've always loved his style, tone, and acting skills 
Blessings, Duck. Groovin' up there with Jesus.
Blessings, Duck. Groovin' up there with Jesus.
Irrespective of the charms of Duck's homespun acting and the incredible soundtrack... another reason to give "The Blues Brothers" yet one more viewing is just for a look at some of the truly sweet P-Basses Duck plays in the movie. (I'm especially partial to the white one played in the Cab Calloway "big band" scene.)
BTW, the sequels are pure garbage. Save your time on them and go only and always to the original.
BTW, the sequels are pure garbage. Save your time on them and go only and always to the original.
The Blues Brothers movie is what inspired me to play bass. His bass lines were and still are great in the pocket bass lines. He is one of the main reasons I keep a p bass around. I'm mainly a jazz guy.
What you guys said... 
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My band asked for new songs to cover. I can only suggest two. Both of mine will be tunes he played on. Its a difficult decision.
... My band asked for new songs to cover. I can only suggest two. Both of mine will be tunes he played on. Its a difficult decision.
Too sad. I too was influenced, via the Blues Brothers movie by him.
I actually grew up around a lot of very talented piano and guitar players. But Dunn's playing made the bass more approachable than either of those instruments.
At least he was one talented legend that lived to a decent old age.
I actually grew up around a lot of very talented piano and guitar players. But Dunn's playing made the bass more approachable than either of those instruments.
At least he was one talented legend that lived to a decent old age.
Too bad Fender hasn't even acknowledged his passing on its web site like Lakland has. They probably sold a lot of P-Basses based on his iconic status even though he switched over to Lakland P's a while ago. Little things like quickly honoring Duck on its web site is what sets companies like Lakland apart. Not to mention the awesomeness of their basses (including the US and Skyline Duck Dunn models)! Duck and Jamerson to Fender basses are like Hendrix and Clapton to Fender guitars. Yet, no mention of Duck's passing on Fender's web site!
Here's another Blues Brothers video with Duck:
If this has already been posted, please accept my apologies; I didn't have time to read through the 337 previous posts.
In any event, enjoy.
Mike
If this has already been posted, please accept my apologies; I didn't have time to read through the 337 previous posts.
In any event, enjoy.
Mike
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