Quick introduction...
Drummer / Percussionist for many years (Symphonic Bands, Marching Bands, Concert Bands, Pipe Bands, Rock Bands, Jazz Bands, etc.).
Back in 1989, I decided as an apartment dweller, that it was easier to work out my daily frustrations out on a bass guitar, rather than on a drum set (keeping good neighbors and all). At that point, I decided to trade my Ovation 6-string acoustic guitar for a beat up late '73 / early '74 Fender Jazz bass (4 bolt bound rosewood fingerboard with block markers). The frustration of my little brother learning everything I knew about playing guitar in a week (and surpassing my abilities) was also a contributor to my decision of getting the J Bass. (My last drum set, a 1979 Ludwig thin shell set with Zildjian cymbals, ended up going to my daughter, also a drummer, when she and her husband bought a house.)
Anyway, I noodled around a little bit on the bass for years, but really didn't take it seriously until about seven years ago when the church I was attending in Georgia (USA) needed a bass player. I dusted off my ancient memories of music theory from the late 70's, and never looked back.
Since that time, I've played in churches in Georgia and now Tennessee that used backing tracks, and also churches that played 'live'. I find that playing worship music is giving back the gift (ability) that was given to me. Also, it is cool being able to play with musicians that are my kids age, and even some that are two generations younger than I am.
Growing up around Motown, Jamerson and Babbitt, are definitely influences. Other influences include: John Baldwin, Barry Oakley, Dave Hope, Tiran Porter, Tim Bogert, Gary Lee Weinrib, C F Turner, Steve Fossen, and many more.
Gear:
Late '73 / early '74 Fender Jazz Bass w/ LaBella Low Tension Flats
Fender RAD practice bass amp
Behringer BDI-21
Drummer / Percussionist for many years (Symphonic Bands, Marching Bands, Concert Bands, Pipe Bands, Rock Bands, Jazz Bands, etc.).
Back in 1989, I decided as an apartment dweller, that it was easier to work out my daily frustrations out on a bass guitar, rather than on a drum set (keeping good neighbors and all). At that point, I decided to trade my Ovation 6-string acoustic guitar for a beat up late '73 / early '74 Fender Jazz bass (4 bolt bound rosewood fingerboard with block markers). The frustration of my little brother learning everything I knew about playing guitar in a week (and surpassing my abilities) was also a contributor to my decision of getting the J Bass. (My last drum set, a 1979 Ludwig thin shell set with Zildjian cymbals, ended up going to my daughter, also a drummer, when she and her husband bought a house.)
Anyway, I noodled around a little bit on the bass for years, but really didn't take it seriously until about seven years ago when the church I was attending in Georgia (USA) needed a bass player. I dusted off my ancient memories of music theory from the late 70's, and never looked back.
Since that time, I've played in churches in Georgia and now Tennessee that used backing tracks, and also churches that played 'live'. I find that playing worship music is giving back the gift (ability) that was given to me. Also, it is cool being able to play with musicians that are my kids age, and even some that are two generations younger than I am.
Growing up around Motown, Jamerson and Babbitt, are definitely influences. Other influences include: John Baldwin, Barry Oakley, Dave Hope, Tiran Porter, Tim Bogert, Gary Lee Weinrib, C F Turner, Steve Fossen, and many more.
Gear:
Late '73 / early '74 Fender Jazz Bass w/ LaBella Low Tension Flats
Fender RAD practice bass amp
Behringer BDI-21
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