Prakesh John

[bmb73]

Wow, I never heard of him until checking out this YT video of Lou Reed. Guess he has played with alot people, including Parliment.

Warning, not the best audio or video quality. Great Bassline though....

 

[5StringBlues]

He played some great bass on Lou's "Rock and Roll Animal" album and shortly after played with Alice Cooper.


Pretty funky!

 

[Roscoe East]

played with Alice Cooper.

I remember his name from the credits in Cooper's Welcome To My Nightmare album, but don't think I've heard it mentioned since.

 

[Ajak]

lol. I actually thought for a moment that the singer of Shakra, John Prakesh was dead. ^^

 

[5StringBlues]

I had no idea he was in Blues Brothers 2000.


Here's his website. Invalid Link Removed

 

[jsbarber]

I used to go see the Lincolns back in the early eighties in Ottawa. They were terrific. I recognized Prakash John's name immediately, but haven't thought of them for decades. Glad to see that his career developed so nicely.

Jim

 

[basses55]

I've known Prakash since the late 70s. He's a legend around here in Toronto and was one of my inspirations after I first heard him play with his band "The Lincolns".

He really had a style and sound, unique to my ear. He could light a fire in any groove he played. The thing I always loved about his playing is that it meant something , he made the notes jump out from his attack and feel ,and had a way of sounding so inspired and committed to any song he was playing. Which he was.

He's still playing around town with his son actually, a very talented guitarist, singer, writer and drummer. Prakash was the reason I started listening to, and then playing soul/R and B. I'm glad he's getting a little press here as he deserves it!

 

[squarepeg]

I used to go see him play with the band Bush in the 70s:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nac2vmGhnn4

 

[lposavad]

In the '80's I thought I was a pretty good bassist. Then a friend of mine took me to see the Lincolns, where I received a 'mental spanking' watching Prakash tear it up. I went home with a new (fairly bruised) frame of mind and learned how to really play. I credit Prakash's influence for what little rhythm or meter I may have developed over the years.

Prakash John is the best bassist I have ever seen or heard. Period.

 

[NWB]

Well, IMO, the bass on Lou Reed's Rock and Roll Animal may very well be the best rock bass ever. Beyond killer playing on that one.

He may be the best bass player that nobody's heard of.

 

[basses55]

Yes, he should have been more widely known, but I'm glad there is a thread and I'll see if I can alert him to it.

 

[bmb73]

Yes, he should have been more widely known, but I'm glad there is a thread and I'll see if I can alert him to it.

That would be very cool!

 

[LM Bass]

The MAN! Loved him with the Lincolns.

 

[PrairieDogma]

Saw him last night in Ancaster, Ontario. Small venue (a golf club hall), backing his son Jordan John, with Matt Schoefield also on stage. 66, and he still rocks! Totally inspiring! What a great evening!

 

[jerry]

Love Prakash John's playing! Along with guitarist Steve Hunter, that was a smokin' band.

 

[varunjh]

After listening to Rock n Roll animal I just had to find out who the bass player was....will def check out the other stuff he's done.

 

[jerry]

After listening to Rock n Roll animal I just had to find out who the bass player was....will def check out the other stuff he's done.

Check out Swept Away a solo album Steve Hunter did in the 70's, some nice Prakash John playing on it.

 

[hentor]

Was just going to say the same thing. I've seen him locally (Hamilton, Ontario) several times recently, backing up his son Jordan!

 

[Sheffield]

I caught him with the Lincolns at a festival in Burlington, Ontario last year. Absolutely amazing, inspiring player. He took a very musical slap solo near the end of the night that was face-meltingly good - and keep in mind this is coming from someone who doesn't really like slap or solos!

 

[varunjh]

Check out Swept Away a solo album Steve Hunter did in the 70's, some nice Prakash John playing on it.

Thanks for the recommendation man took me some time to find the album....funny that it has eight miles high which i just covered recently...and sail on sailor a song i've been working on!