Thunderbird Club

[Miles_ONeal]

This guy, Vinnie Colaiuta. Incredible control and dynamics.

Here playing with the very talented Rhonda Smith and some old English guy on guitar (maybe a Nigel Tufnel impersonator?).

Heck of a band!

 

[JIO]

Good stuff, and love the Sunshiney groove.

thanks! I didn't plan on it but Jack Bruces passing was on my mind. SoYL was one of the first baselines I learned just starting out playing bass then. My 2nd bass was a new '71 EB-3, mostly because of him.

 

[GBassNorth]

Agreed. Through all the changes and different genres, they have remained solid. I do believe they’ve probably played consistently together longer than anyone in history. And I’m so glad John survived his health scare a few years ago. Saw them on tour right after he came back from it. Not ashamed to say I teared up a bit.

Love Mick and John, two of my favorites.
I think I read somewhere a few years ago that ZZ Top was the longest running all original member band. Three greats in that group as well, even if Dusty is a bit repetitive, it fits the music.

 

[StephnG]

Heck of a band!

Yup, Vinnie's on of the BEST!!

 

[Mike.C.]

Sooooo...... I have a TC Spectra Comp and lately it seems to have become rather boomy. I have it on almost the lowest setting. It happens with all my basses. This pedal has the TonePrint and I've changed it up a few times but still has a boomy quality that muddy's the sound. Anyone here have a TC Spectra and able to comment? Thank you

 

[StephnG]

thanks! I didn't plan on it but Jack Bruces passing was on my mind. SoYL was one of the first baselines I learned just starting out playing bass then. My 2nd bass was a new '71 EB-3, mostly because of him.

Shoot, I think it's one of everybody's first bass lines along with "Manic Depression" LOL

 

[JIO]

Yeah the jazz players usually have really good control of their volume. And they have great dynamic range!

I'll say - I saw/heard a few of the greats; Tony Williams, Max Roach, Art Blakey, Al Foster, and Elvin Jones - who was the first musician I heard talk about music in terms of colour.

 

[JIO]

Shoot, I think it's one of everybody's first bass lines along with "Manic Depression" LOL

That too! I think "Dirty Water" by the Standells was my first 'baseline' learned. And I learned the guitar-line which pretty much describes my playing style now - cover the bass part and add something on top! Not always, but when it works... being in a quartette w/o a 2nd guitar leaves me space to add in something extra.

*added: there's a really good interview with Mike Watt in the newest BassPlayer magazine - he talks about Jack Bruce in a similar way we've just been doing. They are very different players but in some ways are very aligned.

 

[Count Bassie]

This guy, Vinnie Colaiuta. Incredible control and dynamics.

Here playing with the very talented Rhonda Smith and some old English guy on guitar (maybe a Nigel Tufnel impersonator?).

Cool band.

 

[Gaolee]

I'll say - I saw/heard a few of the greats; Tony Williams, Max Roach, Art Blakey, Al Foster, and Elvin Jones - who was the first musician I heard talk about music in terms of colour.

I am just happy to be the same species as Elvin Jones. The fact that he thinks of the color of sounds makes me happy.

 

[Count Bassie]

I'll say - I saw/heard a few of the greats; Tony Williams, Max Roach, Art Blakey, Al Foster, and Elvin Jones - who was the first musician I heard talk about music in terms of colour.

That was great! I feel pretty far removed from the freedom to think that way, live with that focus, have for years now, but hopefully things change. It's great to hear someone speak that way with that kind of enthusiasm, thanks for posting it.

 

[Larry V]

@wolfkeller rocking that stage as only he can!

 

[Nocturnal]

I can understand how you feel but the AZ heat in the summer(April/May through November) is just too hot for this Alaskan born person.

I am kind of used to the heat. There are always those days where it is a bit much, but as long as the AC is working, I can live with it. I totally understand people not liking it or not being able to adjust to it.

 

[MCF]

I've had that happen several times, it does make one feel awkward for a moment!

If it happens here, no need to feel awkward. We’ve all been there.

 

[MCF]

Yeah nice jams here. Love the crowd! That girl with the short hair is in intense groovin' mode!
And thank you for the undeserved reference... being in the same sentence with Mr McVie is high on the list of privileges thought unattainable.

You noticed her too?good taste my friend.

 

[MCF]

This guy, Vinnie Colaiuta. Incredible control and dynamics.

Here playing with the very talented Rhonda Smith and some old English guy on guitar (maybe a Nigel Tufnel impersonator?).

You’re a funny man.

 

[JIO]

I am just happy to be the same species as Elvin Jones. The fact that he thinks of the color of sounds makes me happy.

I guessed it would!

 

[MCF]

Love Mick and John, two of my favorites.
I think I read somewhere a few years ago that ZZ Top was the longest running all original member band. Three greats in that group as well, even if Dusty is a bit repetitive, it fits the music.

Mick and John played together in The Bluesbreakers in ‘67. Then left to form FM in ‘68. ZZ formed around ‘69. Have no idea if Dusty and Beard played together before then. And yes, another great duo. And ZZ can repeat all they want. Was actually giving Tres Hombres a spin today.

 

[MCF]

That too! I think "Dirty Water" by the Standells was my first 'baseline' learned. And I learned the guitar-line which pretty much describes my playing style now - cover the bass part and add something on top! Not always, but when it works... being in a quartette w/o a 2nd guitar leaves me space to add in something extra.

*added: there's a really good interview with Mike Watt in the newest BassPlayer magazine - he talks about Jack Bruce in a similar way we've just been doing. They are very different players but in some ways are very aligned.

Secret Agent Man.

 

[JIO]

Secret Agent Man.

needless to say - we played that with Bond girl but have yet to introduce it into TSC's.