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John Taylor - Duran Duran

#21
I've read and heard that Bernard Edwards played most of the intricate bass parts on Duran Duran recordings. When Bernard died he left his prized Stingray to John Taylor. I would say that Bernard Edwards had the largest influence upon John Taylor and that they grew to be good friends.
 
#22
Rob Martinez said:
I've seen Druan Duran three times in concert. John Taylor had no problem laying down the bass.

That sounds like a fabricated story.

Now I would believe that about Motley Crue's bassplayer!
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The story is repeated about different bands, where a shark is hired to lay down a complicated bass line or a very challenging guitar solo.

The similar rumors about John Such (Bon Jovi) being shadowed by Hugh McDonald are pretty insistent and consistent.
 
#25
NickInMesa said:
The story is repeated about different bands, where a shark is hired to lay down a complicated bass line or a very challenging guitar solo.

The similar rumors about John Such (Bon Jovi) being shadowed by Hugh McDonald are pretty insistent and consistent.
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Sure, I can accept that. But crying while the other musician plays his parts? That's a bit much!:crying:
 
#26
stingray56funk said:
I've read and heard that Bernard Edwards played most of the intricate bass parts on Duran Duran recordings.
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Doubtful.

Maybe you're thinking of Powerstation?

stingray56funk said:
When Bernard died he left his prized Stingray to John Taylor. I would say that Bernard Edwards had the largest influence upon John Taylor and that they grew to be good friends.
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It wasn't a StingRay, it was a Bc Rich Mockingbird. :ninja:
 
#28
I was in a studio in the 90's after Power Station and they were doing some stuff for the second album - and John was smokin'. Definitely a good player. I can see the argument that Edwards ghosted for him on the second DD album, but other than that...
 
#30
wade_b said:
.It wasn't a StingRay, it was a Bc Rich Mockingbird...
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Yes he also has the StingRay too.
I have a concert from '03, where he played the StingRay alot, and his old Aria as well, and sometimes a Peavey.
There is also a recent backstage video on youtube with John playing the StingRay. He says he warms up with a jam session before every show backstage using the StingRay, but plays the shows with the Peaveys.

I do not believe John was ghosted on the old albums, and call BS on it. Every player has a certain style and execution to their playing, and John's style and little nuances has been the exact same way the entire time.
 
#31
Bassmingo said:
yes yes i know, but i'm a child of the 80's, with older sisters so i grew up with this. i'm only familiar with the hits, but man john taylor could groove.

found Invalid Link Removed on youtube. i think its taken from the classic albums rio dvd which i didnt know existed till now.

speaking as someone who doesnt listen to this style of playing nor is influenced much by it (even though i love it) where is JT getting his style from? 70's cats i presume?
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In this video JT is using a Ruby Red Cirrus 4 w/birds eye maple neck. Can anyone tell what the amp and cabs are? Hot damn I love Peavey basses.
 
#35
I was auditioning for a band last night. Their style is kinda... gypsy meets... I don't know. Anyway, in between songs, I bust out Rio and the drummer started playing along as if hypnotised. Which always seems to happen to any drummer I play with. No one can resist his syncopated yumminess :D
 
#37
Very solid player, and like many bassplayers, I always found to the bass to be the one thing that give Duran Duran that sound. John himself has said on many occasions via interviews that personally have seen, that one if not his biggest influence was Bernard Edwards(CHIC). There is a video on Youtube of Bernard playing the breakdown bass part from "Bang a Gong". I don't know how many parts Bernard did have to play, but I think he played somewhat of a mentor role to John as well as many others I'm Sure. No shame in that, and John is an excellent player in his own right.
 
#40
NickInMesa said:
The story is repeated about different bands, where a shark is hired to lay down a complicated bass line or a very challenging guitar solo.

The similar rumors about John Such (Bon Jovi) being shadowed by Hugh McDonald are pretty insistent and consistent.
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I'm not here to say that either JT or Hugh actually had "sharks" play their parts for them in the studio, but I can personally attest to this occurring. Being in the "scene" in the 80's in LA, I (and many others) were brought in to "play blind" on a lot of things (usually with WB), and never knew which project it was for. Just a track to play to (no vox). I did this many times on guitar, and was nicknamed by a guy from Australia (who also filled this role) as "_ _ ark the Shark".
 

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