Graham Maby is very humble. Perhaps he always has been. That said, life surely has also humbled him, as reading his bio on Wikipedia, he has endured quite a lot of loss. I admire and respect him very much, both as an enduring talent and simply as an enduring human being.
The most amazing bass player I've ever seen live. An absolute mad , brilliant beast of a player. First saw him with JJ at Leeds Uni in late 79 and was blown away. They were so bloody tight and full on.
When I first heard Maby's bass on that Joe Jackson record, I thought, "Chris Squire." The bass is upfront, and it was really good. I'm surprised he didn't mention Squire in the interview, but he did mention some of the other bass players in Squire's generation.
Good video ! The Canadian Edward Bear's hit song was "The Last Song". No one remembers Edward Bear now but we do know Joe Jackson. Graham was the engine of the JJ Band and in many ways still is.
@Doug Williams I did not know that ! Curious thing about "The Last Song". My baseball coach had a radio in the dugout and when that song was a hit, (1972 if I recall) we used to hear it when we were playing a game. Not exactly the type of song that motivates sportsmanship but I recall that song with great clarity even now. I also learned it for a girl back then whom I wanted to impress. It worked quite well.
The fact that they pushed the bass to the forefront, was key to the albums success in my opinion, it is phenomenal.
Agreed!
I crank up the bass even more, just listen to this guy.
Graham Maby is very humble. Perhaps he always has been. That said, life surely has also humbled him, as reading his bio on Wikipedia, he has endured quite a lot of loss. I admire and respect him very much, both as an enduring talent and simply as an enduring human being.
Thanks for watching!
The most amazing bass player I've ever seen live. An absolute mad , brilliant beast of a player. First saw him with JJ at Leeds Uni in late 79 and was blown away. They were so bloody tight and full on.
Mi bajista preferido junto a Norman Wat Roy y Bruce Thomas.
Very much a propulsive force in the Joe Jackson ensembles!
@@kevinb3812 The bass and not the guitar...unusually....was the lead instrument. Not counting the vocals obv.
Graham is the stuff of legend on bass.
When his phenomenal upfront bass playing hit me, I immediately thought of Martin Turner of Wishbone Ash, another terrific lead bass player...
Great interview!! Fantastic Bass player!!!
When I first heard Maby's bass on that Joe Jackson record, I thought, "Chris Squire." The bass is upfront, and it was really good. I'm surprised he didn't mention Squire in the interview, but he did mention some of the other bass players in Squire's generation.
Next time I see him I'll ask about Squire! Graham is a huge Macca fan, as he notes.
Good video ! The Canadian Edward Bear's hit song was "The Last Song". No one remembers Edward Bear now but we do know Joe Jackson. Graham was the engine of the JJ Band and in many ways still is.
@Doug Williams I did not know that ! Curious thing about "The Last Song". My baseball coach had a radio in the dugout and when that song was a hit, (1972 if I recall) we used to hear it when we were playing a game. Not exactly the type of song that motivates sportsmanship but I recall that song with great clarity even now. I also learned it for a girl back then whom I wanted to impress. It worked quite well.
Great sound! Listening to this gives me goosebumps! Wow!
Great bass player
Agreed!
Graham is a bass hero. I’ve always looked up to the guys who reliably contribute and deliver on a steady basis. Or, should I say, bass-is…
Joe Jackson's band featured the sound of a lead bassist, rather than a lead guitarist.
Me máster.