Thunderbird Club

[Miles_ONeal]

I totally agree Miles! When I can strap on my “bass of the day” all of my troubles melt away.
I still have a few buddies that enjoy free styling and jamming and even recording a little structured musical compositions.
Happy New Year and Keep on Rockin’ in the free World!

You, too, Sub!

 

[Gaolee]

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[RedVee]

I love Quo but mostly it's the "critical" 1971-1976 timeline before they went "commercial".
Lots of great tunes like Backwater, Rain, Mystery Song, Caroline (now there's a memorable song), Down Down, Big Fat Mama etc.
"Whatever You Want" must be one of their biggest hits and should be familiar across the pond too, no? Not to mention the Bolland-Bolland cover "In The Army Now".

Blues based boogie mostly but with their unique style. I think it was Lancaster who said that their lead guitarist Francis Rossi didn't really know his scales so they really avoided the cliches and came up with a sound of their own.
Lancaster had a gritty and more macho singing style but it was mainly Rossi and also the 2nd guitarist Rick Parfitt who handled the lead vocals and their poppy sound gave also a unique bent.

Yes I agree that ‘the Frantic Four’ period was the pinnacle. The albums Piledriver, Hello, Quo, On the Level, and Blue for You was a great run.
Until Rossi got delusions of grandeur followed swiftly by trying to turn them into a pop group. Though I recently saw a piece of an interview with Rossi where he says (something like) the worst of the fallout with Lancaster was that it retrospect Lancaster was right in wanting to stick with their sound and approach, and that AC/DC proved it could work.

Lancaster sang well on Backwater/Just Take Me and Roadhouse Blues amongst others but as you say Rossi (most) and Parfitt (occasionally) also did well.

Roll Over Lay Down was very popular as as the songs you’ve mentioned (plus many more of course).

 

[WillyW]

I get "Error"...

I always get that when other post clips to the forum.

I think it has to be downloaded or something, another reason I let Skunk run the mixing board and I just stay in the padded room and do what I’m told.

 

[RedVee]

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[5StringBlues]

You sunk my battleship!

 

[JIO]

2023: I got two (TWO!) Grecos (one is RED and is now my primary bass) and now have two amps chained together as well.

2024: I just want to play bass live and feel joy.

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[The EDP]

Great deal for someone on the other side of the pond![Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

If I hadn't already got one for £100 less - that wasn't B-stock - I would go for it!
Been eyeing up sparkling burgundy Birds, even the recent/current faded pb, and a '12/'13 sunburst would be a treat!
Just getting plans/blueprints together to build a couple of NRs. But not until after I finish the p'up-pery recordings.

 

[PhR75]

-25°C

 

[PhR75]

Yes I agree that ‘the Frantic Four’ period was the pinnacle. The albums Piledriver, Hello, Quo, On the Level, and Blue for You was a great run.

I'd add 1971 album The Dog Of Two Head to that list and the band kind of agreed as it was always in the list of album logos in the back cover. "From The Makers Of..."
Even 'though it was their last album for Pye they still advertised it with their Vertigo/Phonogram releases.

 

[PhR75]

Damn G.A.S. There's a great looking '82 Carvin LB50 Koa on sale, desperately trying to scrape up the funds for it.
Neck-through with dual humbuckers.

 

[Hondapunk]

Damn G.A.S. There's a great looking '82 Carvin LB50 Koa on sale, desperately trying to scrape up the funds for it.
Neck-through with dual humbuckers.

Getitgetitgetitgetit

 

[PhR75]

Getitgetitgetitgetit

Just 700 short. That's the price for it. Not pricey but it's a big money for me. I wish I had a bass to sell. I have many but the thing is to buy instruments, not sell them.

 

[Hondapunk]

Just 700 short. That's the price for it. Not pricey but it's a big money for me. I wish I had a bass to sell. I have many but the thing is to buy instruments, not sell them.

I'd get a new credit card with 0% intro . But my mailbox is stuffed with offers every week. I burn 'em . Not the best approach but it's something.

 

[Instagator]

We're gonna eat this!

You have my attention!
Looks good.

 

[dagrev]

someone looks pretty stoked….
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Cool pic!

 

[dagrev]

Not again

I've been...

 

[Stealth57]

Today’s taste test. Mamool with dates and pistachios.

 

[dagrev]

Or the other way around.

That was my thought. Looks like one of those things where the winner eats the other...first. Which is not predetermined. Having it in the pot is a good first step, but I've seen plenty of monster movies to know they don't die easily.

 

[GonePlaid]

635 kg.

Of course.