Another example to the greatness of the chemistry made by blacks and whites playing together. Love it!!! RIP Bobby. You are part of my childhood memories.
WHAT a professional Bob was. I am a drummer of 43 years, added bass playing about 2 years ago. After 43 years of following bass players, decided to become one. Bob echoes my feelings...."PLAY FOR THE SONG!!". In drumming I can play a bass drum or NOTHING for many bars if I think THAT is what fits. Bass playing....ROOKIE all over again. The danger is the chop display....Bob NAILS it on the head man!!
Brilliant. I'm a hack bass player. I've played a long time. I play in cover bands and do my best. I work hard to learn songs, but will never have the natural ability of a Babbit or Felder. But I study their stuff. I've only recently found the beauty of Motown. Mr Babbit seems like a very giving person. TY for posting
This is the litmus test for Bass Players... This song is for Bass Players only. Go back to the wood shed and don't come out until you learn this song NOTE FOR NOTE... If you can't play the song, go and sell your instrument, and take up a new hobby such as watching butterflies, because you (sir or madam) ARE NOT A BASS PLAYER......
Satisfy your soul. Best advice I have ever heard. R.I.P. Bob.
Another example to the greatness of the chemistry made by blacks and whites playing together. Love it!!! RIP Bobby. You are part of my childhood memories.
WHAT a professional Bob was. I am a drummer of 43 years, added bass playing about 2 years ago. After 43 years of following bass players, decided to become one. Bob echoes my feelings...."PLAY FOR THE SONG!!". In drumming I can play a bass drum or NOTHING for many bars if I think THAT is what fits. Bass playing....ROOKIE all over again. The danger is the chop display....Bob NAILS it on the head man!!
Brilliant. I'm a hack bass player. I've played a long time. I play in cover bands and do my best. I work hard to learn songs, but will never have the natural ability of a Babbit or Felder. But I study their stuff. I've only recently found the beauty of Motown. Mr Babbit seems like a very giving person. TY for posting
Yes you can... I did it!!!
"you have to play for the song" ... RIP Bob .. thanks for the music
Wow..hes soo right about bass solos and stuff.. its all about the groove
Nice person and great bass player !...
RIP BOB.. You will be missed.
One of the real deals.
R.I.P. Bob!
I'm a Jazz/Blues player and I like swing also but if I wanted to work in the 80's I had to do country and I did for four straight years.
@attaboy527 agreed smooth and in the pocket is way of the bass.
This is the litmus test for Bass Players... This song is for Bass Players only. Go back to the wood shed and don't come out until you learn this song NOTE FOR NOTE... If you can't play the song, go and sell your instrument, and take up a new hobby such as watching butterflies, because you (sir or madam) ARE NOT A BASS PLAYER......
Very circular
LIVING LEGEND! I agree about the overplaying in current bass players. It is really annoying
NO QUESTIONS......