ABOUT
I've been "bass only" for almost 30 years! I grew up in a musical family, and was an accomplished concert clarinetist at the ripe old age of 12. I was struck by the rock-n-roll bug in 1978 with my first listen to KISS' "Alive II", and it was the powerful presence of Gene Simmons that led me down to the "low end". I pride himself on spotless technique, groove, vocals, and the ability to improv on the spot.
I have spent the better part of my adult life in bands of all sorts - from 'all originals' to cover bands. I have appeared on both Brockton and Bellingham Public Access TV; in 'December's Children's self-tilted CD; and have played on stage with Steve Holland of Molly Hatchett.
- Screen name:
- rockbass9
- Member since:
- May 03 2006
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years together:
- 20
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Age:
- 56 years
Influences
Bass style I have been most compared to: John Entwistle
Vocal styles I have been most compared to: Rob Halford/Scott Weiland
Primary Influences: John Entwistle, Geddy Lee, John-Paul Jones, Gene Simmons, Steve Harris, Stanley Clarke, Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen
EQUIPMENT
Gear: Mesa Boogie amplification - Epifani cabs - X2 Digital Wireless
Basses: Too many to list! (currently have 13) - favorites include: Alembic Epic, Roscoe LG-3005, Aries Bovidea, SKB/Bogart Collier Graphite, Pedulla Thunderbolt - 5-strings only!!
Also play and own: Electric Upright Bass and Didjeridoo
MUSIC
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Dreams by Molly Hatchett
Dreams by Molly Hatchett Year: 2009 Genre: Classic Rock
Performed at "Gametime" - Rockland, MA - December 2009. With special guest singer Chuck
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Paranoid - by Sabbath
Paranoid - by Sabbath Year: 2009 Genre: Cover/Tribute
"Paranoid" - by Sabbath - recorded live at KC's Pub, Weymouth 2009 - special guest singer "Mohawk Jim"
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She - by KISS (Video)
She - by KISS (Video)mQWJsdGL-rM
