Start them young

Now, brothers and sisters, time to get down, get funky

Christian McBride: "As impressive as seeing bass players with chops was, you quickly learn that's not why people call you for a gig. They call you to nail the floor down with the drummer. You're a carpenter."

Listen to the incomparable Christian McBride as he digs into the philosophy of the bass on the latest episode of the Spotlight On podcast: https://www.spotlightonpodcast.com/christian-mcbride-jazz-notes-from-the-engine-room/

I finished playing the show, the jam session was starting. I handed my bass to a friend of mine and I went outside the venue to refresh my head, accompanying a few smokers from the audience. After a bit of small talk, I continued “…and so I’m mostly playing music these days.” My interlocutor smiled and said, “oh, you play music, so cool!”

That’s the bass player life!

#Flea Is Gone: Farewell to a #PunkRock #BassPlayer - RIP
https://commonreader.wustl.edu/flea-is-gone-farewell-to-a-punk-rock-bass-player/

RIP #HerbieFlowers

Flowers was a #bassplayer who contributed to recordings by #EltonJohn, #DavidBowie, #AlKooper, #TRex, #BryanFerry, Harry #Nilsson, #CatStevens, #PaulMcCartney, #GeorgeHarrison and #RingoStarr.

But he is probably best remembered for his bass lines in #DavidEssex's Rock On + #LouReed's Walk on the Wild Side

https://youtu.be/h0--lrbU3nw?si=pwaca4jndSd_zZ8z

Celebrating the publication of my first ‘Walking The Bass Line’ article for Bass Musician Magazine - written for new bass players.

#bassplayer #bass #musician #news #art #bassmusic #bassguitarist #culture #artist #mastomusic #fedimusic #guitar #gear

https://bassmusicianmagazine.com/2024/06/walking-the-bass/

"You're My Best Friend" is a song by the British #rock band Queen, written by the band's #bassPlayer, #JohnDeacon, who wrote it for and about his wife. It was first included on the 1975 album #ANightAtTheOpera, and later released as a single. The #ballad also appeared on the #LiveKillers (1979) live album, and on the compilation albums #GreatestHits (1981), #AbsoluteGreatest (2009) and #QueenForever (2014). The song reached number seven in the #UKSinglesChart.
https://youtu.be/UGFBTgwqiqk

"You're My Best Friend" is a song by the British #rock band Queen, written by the band's #bassPlayer, #JohnDeacon, who wrote it for and about his wife. It was first included on the 1975 album #ANightAtTheOpera, and later released as a single. The #ballad also appeared on the #LiveKillers (1979) live album, and on the compilation albums #GreatestHits (1981), #AbsoluteGreatest (2009) and #QueenForever (2014). The song reached number seven in the #UKSinglesChart.
https://youtu.be/kJw9LJkbhD0

Rig pics from last night’s show in #whistler for the #cantando festival! #bigband #jazz #bass #doublebass #bassplayer #militaryband #rcn

"You're My Best Friend" is a song by the British #rock band Queen, written by the band's #bassPlayer, #JohnDeacon, who wrote it for and about his wife. It was first included on the 1975 album #ANightAtTheOpera, and later released as a single. The #ballad also appeared on the #LiveKillers (1979) live album, and on the compilation albums #GreatestHits (1981), #AbsoluteGreatest (2009) and #QueenForever (2014). The song reached number seven in the #UKSinglesChart.
https://youtu.be/Jp3fu05GdsM

I've just published my #BassGuitar collection video! This is a follow up from my bandmate Ricky's guitar collection video that I shared last month. Hope you enjoy :-) #Bassist #BassPlayer #FemaleBassPlayer
https://youtu.be/FIJx6V-GxRQ

Some pics I shot last weekend made it into a profile pic part 2.
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#sethabrikoos #sethpicturesmusic #metalband #metalmusic #metalhead #fotograaf #concertphotographer #concertphotography #sonyalpha #roosendaal #photographer #photography #bassplayer

Some pics I shot last weekend made it into a profile pic
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#sethabrikoos #sethpicturesmusic #onheil #metalband #metalmusic #metalhead #fotograaf #concertphotographer #concertphotography #sonyalpha #roosendaal #photographer #photography #bassplayer

Found the strap that Matches the Color of my #Bassguitar.
#musicman #musicmanstingray #bass #bassplayer #getmgetmstraps #amethyst

Excellent job description, no questions left

#MERCYFULFATE announces new #bassplayer #BeckyBaldwin of Birmingham, England.

"It is a great honour to now be a permanent member of Mercyful Fate,” says Becky Baldwin . "I can't wait to join the recording of the new album. When I performed as a stand-in on the 2022 USA tour, the acceptance and encouragement from the fans was exceptional. A huge thanks to the #band , team and fans for the warm welcome. See you in Chile and Brazil this coming April.”

Pic 1+2 by me, credits of 3-4?

Tom Tom Club & Talking Heads’ bassist, Tina Weymouth, from the August 1985 issue of Vogue.

Photo by Oliverio Toscani

#tinaweymouth #tomtomclub #talkingheads #bassplayer #bassist #oliveriotoscani #italianphotographer #photography #photographer #celebrityphotography
#fashionphotographer #vogue #voguemagazine #music #musicworld #alternativemusic #música #musica #geniusoflove #funnaturalfun #eighties #the80s #theeighties #80smusic #eightiesmusic

#Stabilität (no #NeckDive): Brooks Nachtkrapp Airborne (Chris Laut Signature Model). Ich freu mich derbe drauf! Seid gespannt auf das Ergebnis!

Went out to buy jacks, came back home with the latest #RoyalBlood. #rockmusic #rock #bass #basstodon #bassguitar #bassist #bassplayer