My 4 favorite Hall of fame bass guitar players of all time Bootsy Collins, Larry Graham, the late Mark Adams of Slave & the late Louis Johnson of the Brothers Johnson RIP.
Daaaammmmn..... It always gives be goosebumps & utter pleasure to see the rythm section locked in the pocket & serving the song or just getting it on & going for it & i'd say this one of the best i've seen of the late great Louis Johnson & i want to thank the uploader & RUclips for giving the uploader a platform to post this on as where i come from we didn't get to see these amazing musician's... Sure we could buy their albums when possible & enjoy their collaborative work with other singer's & musician's & its just the last 5 years of buying an android phone that i've come across fans of these great musician's posting these video's... RIP Louis Johnson RIP Bernard Edwards RIP Tony Thompson RIP Mick Karn The world has been so much brighter while you were in it & I Thank You... .....
@@Conn88 I think this s Richard Diamond on drums. He was the ‘road’ drummer at this time. I don’t think J.R. Played live with the Brthers although he is on some Quincy Jones footage with Louis.
It brings me absolute joy everytime I catch footage of my mentor Louis Johnson Funkin' Out! And it was truly a blessing that I got the opportunity to meet him in person. I'm laughing because I subconsciously bought two basses like his. One like the one he's playing in the video; a all natural wood colored Music Man bass which I call "Butta" and one like he used on the "Blam" album. A sunburst colored Music Man bass which I call "Giblets & Gravy" (my working bass). Thank you Louis for all the excitement and for putting your stamp on "Funk Bass" playing forever! No one but no one played "Funk Bass" with such intensity and fervor like him! God Bless Tha Bass Playin' Man! R.I.P. Louis "Thunder Thumbs" Johnson.
La seule personne qui n'aime pas n'est pas bassiste funk et ne peut pas comprendre la créativité et le jeu extrêmement physique et extraordinaire de Louis Johnson. RIP Monsieur Johnson vous restez toujours mon inspiration, je suis à des années lumières de savoir jouer ainsi
what's the name of this drummer that we also see in the Stomp video, I'm a drummer and he's a killer, this bass drum duo is very good, I can't find his name
@@edennard1 True. But my Ernie Ball has the original 2band before the 3 came out. I would kill to have the “original” musicaman stingray. My bass came out in 88’ and it’s not going NOWHERE!! Love the Stingray!! Louis made that baby ZZZING!!!🤨🎶👍🏾
I had the StingRay and the Sabre…and I’ve yet to hear any Bass that had the sound of the Original Leo Fender MusicMan Sabre… not even the Sabre that ErnieBall made sounded like the Leo Fender model…
What an amazing musician was Louis. That solo where he keeps playing the same note over and over again in just slightly different rhythms. It's something Sonny Rollins, the genius jazz sax player would do. I think it was a way these brilliant real time composers strip away melody completely, to let the heart of the music stand alone. The rhythm. Brilliant minds these great music folks have. I hope he is at peace and funkying the heavens for the Lord. Funk Forever.
Louis please don't hurt them, I know there's a lot of bad ass bass men in the world, I've been in two bands over 3 Decades, but Louis Thunder Thumbs is the King of the bad ass Bass players, R.I.P. he's miss, but will never be forgotten 👍🙏
It actually seems like there are some flatwounds strings on the Stingray...and the tone is killing all the time!!! Louis J. the one & only ...R.I.P. Bro.
Louis did use flats on his Ray. The Pre Ernie Ball Rays were pretty bright and harsh with rounds, flats tamed the beast. Bernard Edwards used flats as well on his Stingray.
Louis was a deeply funky musician and an incredible showman (love his James Brown-esque "collapse" at the end of his solo 😊). I was obsessed with the Blam album -- it's one of the main reasons I play bass. Thanks for your incredible music, Thunder Thumbs. ♥️👍🎸
Louis Johnson is the baddest bass player ever ,then comes Stanley Clarke, William " Bootsy" Collins, Larry Graham and last but not least Mark Addams of the Group " Slave".
Aaaaaa, 1:55-2:22............... F..k all flashy grooves, whole life is in those 27 seconds if you can feel it, slide, bends, ghost notes, perfection! 😎 ✌
Is Larry graham still alive!? Lot of good bassist out there! But my favorite is Louis Johnson!! Don’t forget Bernard Edwards from Chic, Terry Lewis from the Time, Mark King , the Han solar(from the group Slave)…. Prob misspelled?! EW& Fire(Maurice White’s brother) Bootsy Collins/bootzilla ! Stanley Clarke, Tyrone Brunson
The man keeps shouting "praise the lord!". Kind of ironic because as an Atheist I'm thinking that this imaginary deity that he believes in, and praises ought to be worshipping Louis as he's more influential in my life than the writings of an old book that's been rewritten so many times.
If he was playin air bass ,I'd look at his right hand and ask him what the H is that supposed 2 B..if he told me air bass I'd think he's crazy......Sure enough, He Was Right 🤣🤣,,Amen!!!
My 4 favorite Hall of fame bass guitar players of all time Bootsy Collins, Larry Graham, the late Mark Adams of Slave & the late Louis Johnson of the Brothers Johnson RIP.
Great 👍But what's your thoughts on Nathan East?
Or Robert Wilson
@@lawrencenjawe9875 He said his……..
@@chiphargis3703 I don't dispute that. Just curiously wondering on his thoughts on Nathan East.
Can you send me some Mark Adams bass playing? Other than a few songs from slave, I haven't really heard him play.
Wow......and the pocket he keeps while slamming that bass is amazing.
What a player, what an influence
Gotta give that drummer his props. Maaan he killing it!
Daaaammmmn..... It always gives be goosebumps & utter pleasure to see the rythm section locked in the pocket & serving the song or just getting it on & going for it & i'd say this one of the best i've seen of the late great Louis Johnson & i want to thank the uploader & RUclips for giving the uploader a platform to post this on as where i come from we didn't get to see these amazing musician's...
Sure we could buy their albums when possible & enjoy their collaborative work with other singer's & musician's & its just the last 5 years of buying an android phone that i've come across fans of these great musician's posting these video's...
RIP Louis Johnson
RIP Bernard Edwards
RIP Tony Thompson
RIP Mick Karn
The world has been so much brighter while you were in it & I Thank You...
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Nothing better than a quality rhythm section.
RIP Louis. There was none better!!
Amen!
He passed away too young at age 60
I agree; I rank him the Bass G.O.A.T.
Absolute pleasure to catch The Bros. live, and when Louis has the spotlight. He’s taking us on bass journey.
I ALWAYS LOVE THE BASS!! LOUIS STOOD ON HIS OWN! RIP! MY SOUL BROTHER! BAD MAN! 2020. 9M
How tight is the drummer!!
@@Conn88
I think this s Richard Diamond on drums. He was the ‘road’ drummer at this time. I don’t think J.R. Played live with the Brthers although he is on some Quincy Jones footage with Louis.
The drummer gets an A. Stayed in the pocket with Louis. He slept good that night.
that drummer is tight! both of them compliment each other!
No in ears, no click tracks! Excellent timing.
I was as impressed with him as I was with Louis.
It brings me absolute joy everytime I catch footage of my mentor Louis Johnson Funkin' Out! And it was truly a blessing that I got the opportunity to meet him in person. I'm laughing because I subconsciously bought two basses like his. One like the one he's playing in the video; a all natural wood colored Music Man bass which I call "Butta" and one like he used on the "Blam" album. A sunburst colored Music Man bass which I call "Giblets & Gravy" (my working bass). Thank you Louis for all the excitement and for putting your stamp on "Funk Bass" playing forever! No one but no one played "Funk Bass" with such intensity and fervor like him! God Bless Tha Bass Playin' Man! R.I.P. Louis "Thunder Thumbs" Johnson.
La seule personne qui n'aime pas n'est pas bassiste funk et ne peut pas comprendre la créativité et le jeu extrêmement physique et extraordinaire de Louis Johnson. RIP Monsieur Johnson vous restez toujours mon inspiration, je suis à des années lumières de savoir jouer ainsi
The drummer is getting down!!👌👌👌👌
what's the name of this drummer that we also see in the Stomp video, I'm a drummer and he's a killer, this bass drum duo is very good, I can't find his name
I got my Stingray bass because of him! Still have it, too! May he R.I.P!
The Real Original 2band Music Man Sting Ray. Not ErnieBall
@@edennard1 True. But my Ernie Ball has the original 2band before the 3 came out. I would kill to have the “original” musicaman stingray. My bass came out in 88’ and it’s not going NOWHERE!! Love the Stingray!! Louis made that baby ZZZING!!!🤨🎶👍🏾
I had the StingRay and the Sabre…and I’ve yet to hear any Bass that had the sound of the Original Leo Fender MusicMan Sabre… not even the Sabre that ErnieBall made sounded like the Leo Fender model…
Brother Louis using his gift to give glory to The most High God!! Awesome!!
What an amazing musician was Louis. That solo where he keeps playing the same note over and over again in just slightly different rhythms. It's something Sonny Rollins, the genius jazz sax player would do. I think it was a way these brilliant real time composers strip away melody completely, to let the heart of the music stand alone. The rhythm. Brilliant minds these great music folks have. I hope he is at peace and funkying the heavens for the Lord. Funk Forever.
The most licked guitar in R&B/Funk!.....and seemed connected to Louis always!!!
Let's lick the world - Joe Biden.
The greatest bassist inspiration & motivation
You heard the man. Praise the Lord !
Louis please don't hurt them, I know there's a lot of bad ass bass men in the world, I've been in two bands over 3 Decades, but Louis Thunder Thumbs is the King of the bad ass Bass players, R.I.P. he's miss, but will never be forgotten 👍🙏
Yes, I remember watching him live when I was in my teens! I was at the front of the stage!
He Said, " PRAISE THE LORD !!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 HALLELUJAH ❤️😻❤️ YEHSHUA 😍
That wood grain on his stingray is gorgeous. RIP Louis
One the greatest Bass players of all times.
It actually seems like there are some flatwounds strings on the Stingray...and the tone is killing all the time!!! Louis J. the one & only ...R.I.P. Bro.
Louis did use flats on his Ray. The Pre Ernie Ball Rays were pretty bright and harsh with rounds, flats tamed the beast. Bernard Edwards used flats as well on his Stingray.
One of the greatest
Praise the lord and that beautiful EB music man that thunder thumbs is beating on.
rip louis the godfather of slap you inspired so many of us bassists and we are thankful!!!
Just cold blooded!💯💯💯
The pocket these two create is beautiful to experience.
Simply Fantastic, thunder bass
Praise the Lord!!! Indeed 🙏
Amen
...I',LL praise the Lord...
You better!!! 😂
One of a kind, bassist r.i.p.
Yesssss! Praise the LORD! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾♥️
Nobody did it better ❤
Well done. Thank you sir!
Just amazing how fast he is on that bass! Unbelievable!
Glory to God!! My favorite bass player ever !!
If you’re not impressed!!!? You don’t have an ear for music! As Randy Jackson would say on American Idol : “YOU’RE TONE DEAF!”
there aren't enough fuck yeas on the planet for this !
Louis Johnson didn't play the base, he rocked the base!
very Jaco inspired for the first part where its all fingerstyle. Did not expect that from Louis! awesome!
yes it was Richard Diamond the drummer, fantastic groove with Louis
I think it's him but I'm not sure
Wow. Holy my Lord. So amazing
What a sensual touch, smooth fingering, feeling and low frequencies supremacy.........
Louis was a deeply funky musician and an incredible showman (love his James Brown-esque "collapse" at the end of his solo 😊). I was obsessed with the Blam album -- it's one of the main reasons I play bass.
Thanks for your incredible music, Thunder Thumbs. ♥️👍🎸
The most powerful slapping bass in this world!
RIP Louis Johnson the greatest to ever to touch a bass guitar
Thank you sir!
Just amazing! Enuff said!
This performance reminds me opening theme of "Internationtal Super Star Soccer Deluxe" from Snes. Wonderful!
....personally, would LOVE to see the dis-likers stump up a vid that justifies your negativity 😂
Well said sir .
It's all about feeling and sensitivity, the bass isn't so "harsh" and clicky, the guy is, for sure...
Awesome
Wheeww That was Funky R. I. P. Louis Johnson
Louis Johnson is the baddest bass player ever ,then comes Stanley Clarke, William " Bootsy" Collins, Larry Graham and last but not least Mark Addams of the Group " Slave".
Que son âme reste en paix🙏🇺🇸
Aaaaaa, 1:55-2:22............... F..k all flashy grooves, whole life is in those 27 seconds if you can feel it, slide, bends, ghost notes, perfection! 😎 ✌
A bass player's dream, a shadow, the drummer! "SKIN TIGHT"
Best bass player ever
True bass solo start at 3:54
The same note over and over?
Gotta bit boring.
Million $$ tone.
華のあるベーシスト☺️
Incredible. Was like voodoo shit man.
Awesome!
Rip Louis. Him and Larry Graham were the greatest slap bassists of all time!
Is Larry graham still alive!?
Lot of good bassist out there! But my favorite is Louis Johnson!!
Don’t forget Bernard Edwards from Chic, Terry Lewis from the Time, Mark King , the Han solar(from the group Slave)…. Prob misspelled?!
EW& Fire(Maurice White’s brother)
Bootsy Collins/bootzilla !
Stanley Clarke, Tyrone Brunson
Larry Graham still alive yet you refer to him in pass tense . Louis is dead 💀 drugs and bad health took him out
@@craigmack-cv3cp Larry Graham is a very healthy clean-living man. He's a Jehovah's Witness, he has a beautiful wife.
The best!!
What’s the drummer’s name?
Keep in mind this was in late 70’s or very early 80’s.
MASHING IT UPPPP !!!!!
🙏🏾❤️👍🏾
HOT ONE.
Never too be duplicated nore animated. R. I. P.
this man is a GOD THEE END !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
does he use dead strings or recording is not good?
COOL , I LIKE BASS VIDEOS !!!
Hey, you again!
@@joelj7279 YAY
WOW!
Yeeeees !
THUNDER THUMBS!!
How is your thumb louis ?
Like a thunder
🙌🏾🔥❤️💪🏾🙏🏾
Nice
Who’s the drummer?
He high as kite 🪁
He made Sarasvati dance.
that is a pretty blonde bass he's smacking bottom Carter made it hit it don't quit it! Don't hate if you caint duplicate
looks like Steve Forman on drums
🔥🔥🔥🔥👍🏾⚡️💣💣💣
The man keeps shouting "praise the lord!". Kind of ironic because as an Atheist I'm thinking that this imaginary deity that he believes in, and praises ought to be worshipping Louis as he's more influential in my life than the writings of an old book that's been rewritten so many times.
4:10 Dude is trying to break a string !.
Lol that’s what I thought too
2 speed, do it.
Not quite my tempo
If he was playin air bass ,I'd look at his right hand and ask him what the H is that supposed 2 B..if he told me air bass I'd think he's crazy......Sure enough, He Was Right 🤣🤣,,Amen!!!
He cut his finger and didn't realize it
Mmmmhmmmmmm 8)
that guitar guy is the real hero