BASS PLAYERS: Billy Sheehan, Geddy Lee, Andy Fraser, Jack Bruce, Steve Harris, Bob Daisley, Glenn Cornick, Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond, John Glascock, Cliff Williams, Doug Pinnick, Geezer Butler, Phill Lynott, Paul McCartney, Jaco, John Paul Jones, Chuck Panozzo, Rick Kemp, Jonathan Noyce, John Wetton, Suzi Quatro. BANDS: Jethro Tull, Rush, Free, Cream, King Crimson, Styx, King's X, Van Halen, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Deep Purple, Steeleye span, Journey, Iron Maiden, Thin Lizzy, Talas, Black Sabbath, Fairport convention, Mr.Big, Niacin, Pink Floyd, Colosseum II. MUSICIANS: Gary Moore, Steve Hillage, Jimi Hendrix, Ian Anderson, Robert Fripp, Paul Kossoff, Martin Barre, Eddie Van Halen, Bill Bruford, Randy Rhoads, Simon Kirke, Phil Rudd, Angus Young, Tommy Shaw, Bon Scott, Paul Gilbert, Paul Rodgers, Neil Peart, Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Steve Perry, Dave Gilmour, Dennis DeYoung.
In 1986, having seen the inside gatefold sleeve of Iron Maiden's "Live after death", I decided that I wanted to jump off drum risers in skin-tight spandex, playing a Bass guitar, infront of a thirty feet tall monster with fire coming out of its eyes. My first Bass was rubbish, as were my attempts to play it. Then, somehow, I was asked to do a gig. This meant that I had to learn to play, at least a little bit. Twenty years later and I've continued learning to play, with the help of some much better Basses. I've played over eight hundred gigs, made three albums and several other recordings and been lucky enough to work with some fantastic musicians. I've never worn spandex, there are no photos, you can't prove that I did. I've jumped off a few drum risers, but have never shared a stage with a fire emitting monster. There's time yet.... www.davesetchfield.com
Hi Dave Setchfield! FREE DOWNLOAD available for the bonus track of my debut solo album "Something Different" (released by Lion Music in 2008). The track's called "Glory Of Life - Bass only version". Enjoy!
hi dave! ok here's the story :-) As Eric came to europe doing his international tour required the bands he played with to tune a half step down. Our singer who toured with him told us they played in Eb so when we got the gig with him we previously tuned our instruments down. Backstage rumors told that eric has always praised mr.big to play songs a half step down but they never wanted to do it. And it's the reason why he progressively lost his original vocal range. Anyway on this tour they were obliged to do it nevertheless the tour wouldn't happen. I think billy didn't change string gauge, I didn't as well for that gig. The tension was a bit losser but nothing too big to handle with the normal gauge. Hope to have answered your question! keep writing if you want :-) Fede
Hi Dave, thanks for your message - Yes, Robin is a great drummer, im lucky enough to play in 4 bands with him at the moment and its always a pleasure! - All the best, AB
Hi Dave, always for my little "Tribute to Billy Sheehan" I have filmed my version of TAJ. Visit my profile or use the YouTube link: www. youtube. com/watch?v=fooBMpg12I8 Have a nice day! Mauro
thanks for finding me on MySpace. What a FAB bass player you are! Loved the three tracks you have here on your site. Really good bassists are hard to find . . . and all in the same town as me. Lucky Ross!
Keep up the good music. Would be good to hear you live one day.
