could he be complimenting your talent?
might really mean something if he was calling you
mr. roadie!
might really mean something if he was calling you
mr. roadie!
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I don't want this nickname
- Thread starter stylonpilson
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Heh. No, it's not a complement on my talent - he was calling me Mr Bass before he'd even heard me play. In fact, he was calling me Mr Bass before I'd even accepted the invitation to join the band.
S.P.
everybody just calls me "Crager" (my last name) literally, everyone I know... ehh it's not too bad anyway lmao
It could be worse. I have a friend with the last name of Bassham. An old band of his called him "Fishpig".
You and the drummer should both get PHDs. Then you Become Dr. Bass and Dr. Beat, which are both existing copyrights or trademarks. He doesn't want to run afoul of the law, does he? 
This doesn't have to be difficult. It's very easy to say, "Hey, thanks for the nickname, but you should just call me S.P." or Bob, or whatever your name really is. Just like a job interview-just make it matter-of-fact. No bones.
Best to you.
That's what the OP should say...
As in, thanks for the nickname , but I will always be known as ...etc. etc.
Stylon-
Embrace you new Moniker!! Be the best Mr. Bass that he's ever known.
He probably just finds it easier than remembering names.
The Second Agreement: Don't Take Anything Personally
Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering
Embrace you new Moniker!! Be the best Mr. Bass that he's ever known.
He probably just finds it easier than remembering names.
The Second Agreement: Don't Take Anything Personally
Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering
You and the drummer should both get PHDs. Then you Become Dr. Bass and Dr. Beat, which are both existing copyrights or trademarks. He doesn't want to run afoul of the law, does he?
Sorry, realized after that I didn't add any advice, just made a stupid joke.
If you really would rather not have that nickname, say so. Maybe wait a while until you guys have a good working relationship, but eventually you'll want to mention something about it. Otherwise it will cause an argument when stress is high sometime down the road. It's a pretty minor thing and you don't want to let it start a major argument some day.
S.P.
Always correct him when he addresses you as Mr.Bass,
once he gets the hint,don't show up with DR.Bass cabs..
Both you and the drummer have been given some pretty generic nicknames. I'd suggest that you try and figure out if he gives that to all rhythym section members that he uses. It would be an easy way to refer to someone on stage without them having an actual identity develop. ie: If he replaces you, just start calling the new guy Mr. Bass also. That way there is a continutity and the audience might not even catch on that a musician has been swapped out. Also woul dhelp prevent a faux pas of him calling you by the last bassists name. Probably useful if he goes through a lot of musicians.
I second the notion of giving him a slightly annoying nickname. My vote, seeing as how he is the band leader, would be for Cap'n Dink. Get the whole band to use it. I fhe gripes just tell him "Hey, nicknames choose us, we don't choose them."
I second the notion of giving him a slightly annoying nickname. My vote, seeing as how he is the band leader, would be for Cap'n Dink. Get the whole band to use it. I fhe gripes just tell him "Hey, nicknames choose us, we don't choose them."
Gee, I dunno. Maybe he takes pride in having muscians of your caliber in his band. A sign of respect, perhaps. At least it's not something like "Thumper" or "Mr. Fingers". Best not give him one, either. Boss is the boss.
if he has a open rear combo/amp head, poop in it, that will learn 'em, but make it look like a bass clef so he knows who did it. Then warn him it will be worse next time he calls you Mr Bass
