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31. Okt. 2022 · Luke Edwards. 31 October 2022. As the bassist for disco godfathers Chic, it’s easy to see why Bernard Edwards is considered by many to be one of the best bassists of all time ]. A true maestro of groove and feel known for his unique playing style, Edwards created spellbinding basslines that not only helped secure Chic’s disco legacy, but ...
- Good Times
By 1979, disco group Chic had long proven themselves adept...
- Good Times
- Flea
- Bernard Edwards
- Louis Johnson
- Joe Lally
- Gail Ann Dorsey
- Pino Palladino
- Tim Commerford
- Kim Deal
- Tony Levin
- Joe Dart
Although he was prone to experimenting with other basses in the studio, Red Hot Chili Peppers bass guru Flea favoured the Music Man StingRay as his primary live instrument from the group’s earliest days right up until the recording of 1999’s Californication.The StingRay’s prominent mid-heavy tone proved to be a perfect pairing with Flea’s dynamic s...
A legitimate titan in the minds of any bass purist, Bernard Edwards was best known for being the bassist for Chic from their inception until his untimely death in 1996, and is regarded as one of the most influential musicians from his era. Revered for his funky feel and idiosyncratic ‘chucking’ right-hand technique, Edwards is considered to be one ...
Another early proponent of the Leo Fender-designed instrument, funk mainstay Louis Johnson was a StingRay player from its introduction until his death in 2015, and it’s arguable that he could even be the instrument’s most iconic player. Nicknamed ‘Thunder Thumbs’ due to his mastery of slap bass and renowned among players for his biting, mid-high he...
As one of the founding members of seminal Washington DC post-hardcore act Fugazi, Joe Lally’s influence as a bassist in punk and hardcore circles simply can’t be understated. Favouring a highly melodic, down-stroked style, Lally adopted the Music Man StingRay as his weapon of choice for many of the band’s most adored records, includingRepeater andR...
One of the most prolific session bassists of the last thirty years, Gail Ann Dorsey has shared stages with everyone from Tears For Fears and Lenny Kravtiz to Boy George and David Bowie, with whom she played with from 1995 until the British icon’s death in 2016. For the majority of her onstage and studio work, Dorsey favours a Music Man StingRay, sa...
Possibly the most versatile bassist of all time, Pino Palladinohas played with everyone from The Who and John Mayer through to D’Angelo and Erykah Badu, with his irresistibly groovy technique becoming an endless source of fascination among emerging bassists in recent years. While he’s more likely to be seen rocking a P Bass these days, Pino’s big b...
As the four-string phenom for bands like Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave, and Prophets Of Rage, Timmy Commerford has always required a strong, punchy bass tone with plenty of nuance to provide the perfect bedrock for Tom Morello’s obtuse shredding. Although he’s partial to Jazz Basses, Commerford’s typically seen rocking a number of StingRays,...
During her stint as the bassist for Pixies, Kim Deal played a number of basses, including a Fender Precision and an Aria Pro II Cardinal. However, it was her use of the StingRay that really made punters turn their heads, with Deal switching out her P Bass in favour of the active style instrument when recording the band’s 1990 album Bossanova. After...
There’s no other way to put it: Tony Levin is an absolute king of bass, with his dynamic playing style being heard on a number of classic records from John Lennon, Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Steven Wilson, and more. Although he’s often associated with quirky gear such as the Chapman Stick or the NS Upright Bass (or even his bizarre ‘funk fingers’...
Without a doubt the most exciting emerging player of the 21st century, Joe Dart’s slinky bass playing in Vulfpeck has seen him receive acclaim from fans all over the world, fusing impeccable groove with impressive technique to make for one hell of a combo. While he was frequently seen sporting a Jazz Bass around his shoulder in the band’s early day...
Bernard Edwards (October 31, 1952 – April 18, 1996) was an American bass player and record producer, known primarily for his work in disco music with guitarist Nile Rodgers, with whom he co-founded Chic. In 2017, Edwards was selected as the 53rd greatest bassist of all time by Bass Player magazine.
He’s the Greatest Dancer ist ein Lied von Sister Sledge aus dem Jahr 1979, das von Nile Rodgers und Bernard Edwards sowohl geschrieben als auch produziert wurde. Es erschien auf dem Album We Are Family . Geschichte.
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24. Aug. 2018 · Chic: Good Times – Bass Tutorial and Tab. August 24th, 2018 | 13 Comments. This week we’re going to be looking at one of the most famous bass riffs ever: Good Times by Chic. This awesome riff is played by the one of the funkiest bass players of all time Bernard Edwards.
It's weird to me that The Who doesn't get more recognition. Keith was one of the all time great drummers who propelled the art forward. John was a phenomenal bassist, and again a huge influence on the generation that followed him. Paul is referred to as the greatest rhythm guitarist of all time for a good reason. Finally, vocals are very ...
