it is a sad day indeed for all of us when one of our bass brothers suffers such a traumatic injury....
**bowing head**...
**bowing head**...
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Juan Alderete in coma after bike accident.
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Jesus, that's awful. Not just a world class player but he always struck me as a really sincere and positive dude. Here's hoping he pulls through.
Terrible news. Juan contributes so much. He's a great player and seems to be such a cool and genuine dude. I wish there was something I could do to help. I'm currently in grad school for neuropsychology. I'm hoping, and I am sure, that he is being treated by the best.
Very, very sad. I was wondering why I didn't see him floating around NAMM this year and now this explains it. I have photos circulating through various media outlets of him playing at Earthquaker Devices' booth in 2019, and I remember him being just as cool in person as he appeared on his videos. I sure hope he pulls through because he has been a major asset to the bass community.
The best effects review out there. Juan knows his stuff:
Pedals and Effects
Skip to 7:30 for the rig rundown. Such a cool dude. Think positive waves. Send positive waves.
Pedals and Effects
Skip to 7:30 for the rig rundown. Such a cool dude. Think positive waves. Send positive waves.
Oh man... Just saw him play over the summer. We took my oldest son to see Marilyn Manson. I didn't know he was in the band, and recognizing him was the highlight of the show.
Thoughts go out to him and his family.
One of the best bass players out there period. Never met him , but always seemed like a very cool dude.
His Mars Volta years are by far my favorites of his. Frances the mute blew my mind.
Hope he recovers. Every little step with traumatic brain injury is a major event!!!
One of the best bass players out there period. Never met him , but always seemed like a very cool dude.
His Mars Volta years are by far my favorites of his. Frances the mute blew my mind.
Hope he recovers. Every little step with traumatic brain injury is a major event!!!
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As a bassist and avid cyclist myself, this is like a gut punch to me. I hope Juan makes a recovery and is able to play and ride again.
After a 20+ year break, I just got back into biking. Like a dumbass, I've been riding without a helmet. This sure is a horrible reminder that I need one.
And at the very least, helmets aren't as dorky looking "brain buckets" as they were back in the day. They're sleeker now. I actually like wearing my orange helmet to the point where I've had folks in my cycling club sometimes say, "Hey, you still have your helmet on, you know."
A helmet is not a complete failsafe (the post said Alderete was wearing one), but it can mean the difference between life and death.
Wishing Juan a speedy recovery.
My doctor always tells me since I'm 62 y/o to be really careful.. my mind is young and active but my physical being is that of a 62 y/o. Slower reflexes, slower healing .. always stresses protective gear if I do any daredevil type activity.
My doctor always tells me since I'm 62 y/o to be really careful.. my mind is young and active but my physical being is that of a 62 y/o. Slower reflexes, slower healing .. always stresses protective gear if I do any daredevil type activity.
such a nice guy when i met him on a clinic a few years back genuine and just interested in talking about gear!
massive inspiration to me as a player so i really hope he can pull through! but its a very serious injury but have everything crossed and sending all the good vibes i can to all his fam and friends!
massive inspiration to me as a player so i really hope he can pull through! but its a very serious injury but have everything crossed and sending all the good vibes i can to all his fam and friends!
Damn!! I hope he pulls through with flying colors. He's a great player and definitely seems like a great dude, so humble and curious even as he is so obviously a total monster player. Our hearts are with you Juan!!
