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The Speed of Now

Posted on April 16, 2013 by John

What use is feeling sorry for what might have never been, some chimera of fantasy that if it had appeared might easily have torn to shreds the life it would improve, inspired to burn too brightly, leaving nothing in its … Continue reading →

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Lay down

Posted on February 3, 2013 by John

Lay down your weary tune; lay down your weary tune. You’ve been singing it for far too long. When others faltered, you still held on strong: never a missed note or phrase gone wrong. Lay down your weary tune. Lay … Continue reading →

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Vintage Vinyl circa 1978

Posted on April 23, 2008 by John

If you thought the eight-track list was bad, check out the albums I owned in 1978-1979: The Eagles – Greatest Hits 1971-1975 The Beach Boys – 40 Greatest Hits Johnny Cash – Ring of Fire Elvis Presley – Gold Records … Continue reading →

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Eclectic Eight Tracks circa 1978

Posted on April 18, 2008 by John

So here’s the rundown on my eight-track library circa 1978: The Yardbirds – Five Live Yardbirds The Yardbirds – Greatest Hits Carlos Santana and Alice Coltrane – Illuminations The Beatles – Love Songs The Beatles – Live at the Hollywood … Continue reading →

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Home Bass

Posted on December 7, 2007 by John

Last night, a friend and fellow bass player commented that after having seen me play lead guitar (I usually play bass with Hardrick Rivers, but occasionally fill in on guitar when another bass player is available and wants to sit … Continue reading →

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The Ideal Band (right now)

Posted on November 8, 2007 by John

So here’s the deal. I play in a band right now, but it’s more or less a wedding and bar band that plays soul, r & b, blues, zydeco and occasional rock covers. We’re a great band IMHO. I play … Continue reading →

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Every Bass Player Should Know These Names

Posted on May 17, 2007 by John

B.B. Dickerson Johnny Flippin William “Bootsy” Collins Larry Graham Donald “Duck” Dunn George Porter Jr. James “Jamie” Jamerson Verdine White Carol Kaye Add ’em to my already super-long list: Gary Peacock, Ron Carter, Paul Chambers, Charles Mingus, Jaco Pastorius, Ray … Continue reading →

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