Bassist Resume: Donald “Duck” Dunn 1961 – 1970

  Bassist Resume outlines the musical history & recordings of your favorite bassist. This allows for bass guitar mentor studies to learn the styles and phrasings of the featured artist. It also allows the listener to hear the featured artist’s personal development as their career progresses through the years. I have learned a lot from this kind of study and I hope that you will … Continue reading Bassist Resume: Donald “Duck” Dunn 1961 – 1970

The Evolution of “I’m Going Down”

“The Evolution Of” is a collection of popular artists throughout time performing a particular song. Compare the bass lines, licks, and styles of these artists to develop a style of your own for this song. Moloch“Going Down” – 1969 This is the original version of Going Down which was covered by Freddie King, Jeff Beck, Pearl Jam, JJ Cale and many others. It was produced, … Continue reading The Evolution of “I’m Going Down”

The Evolution of “Sweet Home Chicago”

“The Evolution Of” is a collection of popular artists throughout time performing a particular song. Compare the bass lines, licks, and styles of these artists to develop a style of your own for this song. Robert Johnson “Sweet Home Chicago” – 1936 Magic Sam“Sweet Home Chicago” – 1963 Foghat“Sweet Home Chicago” – 1978 LONNIE BROOKS“Sweet Home Chicago” – 1980 The Blues Brothers“Sweet Home Chicago” – … Continue reading The Evolution of “Sweet Home Chicago”

The Evolution of “Johnny B. Goode”

“The Evolution Of” is a collection of popular artists throughout time performing a particular song. Compare the bass lines, licks, and styles of these artists to develop a style of your own for this song. “Johnny B. Goode” is considered to be one of the most recognizable songs in the history of popular music. It is Credited as “the first rock & roll hit about rock … Continue reading The Evolution of “Johnny B. Goode”

Bassist Resume: Tiran Porter (The Doobie Brothers)

  Bassist Resume outlines the musical history & recordings of your favorite bassist. This allows for bass guitar mentor studies to learn the styles and phrasings of the featured artist. It also allows the listener to hear the featured artist’s personal development as their career progresses through the years. I have learned a lot from this kind of study and I hope that you will … Continue reading Bassist Resume: Tiran Porter (The Doobie Brothers)

Bassist Resume: Nick Jameson (Foghat)

Bassist Resume outlines the musical history & recordings of your favorite bassist. This allows for bass guitar mentor studies to learn the styles and phrasings of the featured artist. It also allows the listener to hear the featured artist’s personal development as their career progresses through the years. I have learned a lot from this kind of study and I hope that you will benefit … Continue reading Bassist Resume: Nick Jameson (Foghat)

Bassist Resume: Craig MacGregor (Foghat)

Bassist Resume outlines the musical history & recordings of your favorite bassist. This allows for bass guitar mentor studies to learn the styles and phrasings of the featured artist. It also allows the listener to hear the featured artist’s personal development as their career progresses through the years. I have learned a lot from this kind of study and I hope that you will benefit … Continue reading Bassist Resume: Craig MacGregor (Foghat)

Bassist Resume: Tony Stevens (Foghat)

  Bassist Resume outlines the musical history & recordings of your favorite bassist. This allows for bass guitar mentor studies, to learn the styles and phrasings of the featured artist. It also allows the listener to hear the featured artist’s personal development as their career progresses through the years. I have learned a lot from this kind of study and I hope that you will … Continue reading Bassist Resume: Tony Stevens (Foghat)

Bass Influence: Jerry Scheff

Jerry Obern ScheffJanuary 31, 1941 Jerry Scheff is my all-time favorite bassist. In my mind, there is no greater bass player… ever. Jerry Scheff epitomizes everything I think that a bassist should be. Jerry Scheff is best know for his time with Elvis Presley & The Doors, but his catalog is extensive. I will let his bass lines speak for themselves. His brilliance is hard … Continue reading Bass Influence: Jerry Scheff