R.I.P. B.B. Dickerson

Discussion in 'Bassists [BG]' started by ELG60, Jun 16, 2021.

  1. ELG60

    ELG60 Supporting Member

    Apr 26, 2017
    Mid-Florida
    It has come to my attention during a Google search, that B.B. Dickerson, the original bassist for war, and the musician who created the bass lines for their hits during the early 70's had passed away after a long illness on April 2nd of this year.

    I feel that we as a component of the bass-playing community would be remiss to not memorialize his passing in some way. If I missed a previous theead in my search, my apologies.

    Morris 'B.B.' Dickerson, Founding Member of War, Dies at 71


    War bassist B.B. Dickerson dead at 71





     
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  2. kobass

    kobass Supporting Member

    Nov 3, 2003
    Outside Boston
    RIP B.B.
     
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  3. LadyLoveStingRay5

    LadyLoveStingRay5

    Jul 17, 2004
    Great bass lines that will keep his memory alive.
     
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  4. Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
    There is a long thread memorializing the career of BB Dickerson that started at the time of his death.
     
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  5. ELG60

    ELG60 Supporting Member

    Apr 26, 2017
    Mid-Florida
    Thanks for the information, Doc. I searched but didn't find anything. For me at least, the search feature here is quite . . . Hit-n-miss.
     
  6. roccobass

    roccobass Still funkin’ in the free world. Supporting Member

    Jun 25, 2014
    California
    R.I.P. B.B.
    Had to put mine in. I saw War in 1974. They were the first band I was to see live. So he was the first bassist I was to see live. What a great introduction into the rock and roll experience. Thanks BB!

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  7. Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
    He always had a Jazz back in the day. I saw him live in 1977.
     
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  8. Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
    RIP BB Dickerson
     
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