Fender Bass for Britain

by Barry Matthews

The book "A Fender Bass for Britain" tells the story of a rare bass guitar made in 1966, the heyday of classic rock bands.

Fender Bass for Britain

Author: Barry Matthews

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ISBN: 9781438946627

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The book "A Fender Bass for Britain" tells the story of a rare bass guitar made in 1966, the heyday of classic rock bands. Only a few of this particular bass with it's unique combination of features were ever made, and they mostly came to Britain. There are many Pictures of John Entwistle and others, with the bass, never been seen or published before. This book tells of the man that made them, the men that played them and where some of them ended up. The book features interviews with the stars that used the bass, such as John Entwistle of The Who, Chip Hawkes of The Tremeloes and a number of others. The author, Barry Matthews, came across this bass in the Seventies and was intrigued. Then, in the Nineties, he started a systematic search to track them down and write the story behind them. He has travelled to the USA and to a number of places in England in the process of compiling this fascinating account.

What Goes on

by Walter Everett

Britain came late to the rock 'n' roll party. ... The lead guitar was backed by the
band's rhythm section: one electric rhythm guitar, drums, and bass (electric
Fender bass for the Shadows, acoustic string bass for the Crickets), altogether
the same ...

What Goes on

Author: Walter Everett

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

ISBN: 0190949872

Page: 320

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In a stretch of just seven years, the Beatles recorded hundreds of songs which tower above those of their worthy peers as both the product of cultural leadership and an artistic reflection of their turbulent age, the1960s. Walter Everett and Tim Riley's What Goes On: The Beatles, Their Music, and Their Time blends historical narrative, musicology, and music analysis to tell the full story of the Beatles and how they redefined pop music. The book traces the Beatles' development chronologically, marking the band's involvement with world events such as the Vietnam War, strides in overcoming racial segregation, gender stereotyping, student demonstrations, and the generation gap. It delves deeply into their body of work, introducing the concepts of musical form, instrumentation, harmonic structure, melodic patterns, and rhythmic devices in a way that is accessible to musicians and non-musicians alike. Close readings of specific songs highlight the tensions between imagination and mechanics, songwriting and technology, and through the book's musical examples, listeners will learn how to develop strategies for creating their own rich interpretations of the potential meanings behind their favorite songs. Videos hosted on the book's companion website offer full definitions and performance demonstrations of all musical concepts discussed in the text, and interactive listening guides illustrate track details in real-time listening. The unique multimedia approach of What Goes On reveals just how great this music was in its own time, and why it remains important today as a body of singular achievement.

The Bass Book

by Tony Bacon

At first his job was to check and adjust the Burns basses and guitars that Ampeg
were importing from Britain . Ampeg ... They would say they ' d lost jobs because
the studio wanted a Fender bass and they only played double bass . ” Ampeg ...

The Bass Book

Author: Tony Bacon

Publisher: Backbeat Books

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Page: 176

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The first full-color, comprehensive history, tracing the entire development of one of the 20th century's most important musical instruments. Based on firsthand interviews with primary inventors and makers of past and present bass guitars, this new book examines the birth of the instrument, its popularization during the 1960s and 1970s, and modern variations of the instrument.

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... bass clarinet ) , John Purcell ( alto , baritone saxes ) , Peter Warren ( bass ) and
Jack ( drums , melodica and Fender ... Black Swan and N . O . W . present Britain '
s premier free improvisors , Evan Parker and Derek Bailey at The Western ...

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The Pink Floyd Encyclopedia

by Vernon Fitch

... length : U.K. - 3:34 U.S. - 3:34 Andy Roberts ( Strat - style electric guitar ) ( 1981
concerts ) Roger Waters ( vocals second verse , Fender Precision bass guitar
with low string detuned to D ) Snowy White ( 1957 Gibson Les Paul Goldrop
guitar ) ...

The Pink Floyd Encyclopedia

Author: Vernon Fitch

Publisher: Burlington, Ont. : Collector's Guide Publishing

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Page: 448

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An in-depth reference work covering all the people, places, and history of the musical group Pink Floyd. From the earliest days of the band to the present, this book explains band relationships, from The Abdabs to Zee. The 'Pink Floyd Encyclopaedia' is a must for every Pink Floyd enthusiast, from the casual fan to the obsessive collector. Includes: Pink Floyd Encyclopaedia -- Learn about all the people, places, and things that have been involved with Pink Floyd and it's band members, in a unique Pink Floyd encyclopaedia; Pink Floyd Concert Dates -- Take a trip through Pink Floyd's performance history with concert listings of every performance over their 30+ year career; Solo Concert Dates -- Further your concert knowledge with complete listings of every solo performance by Syd Barrett, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Roger Waters, and Richard Wright, both during and after their tenures with the band; Equipment Listings -- Find out what equipment has been used by Pink Floyd throughout their history. Check out what guitars, amplifiers, keyboards, drum kits, PA equipment, and special effects were used during their various tours and concert appearances; The Publius Enigma -- Examine the history of the mysterious Publius Enigma phenomena, complete with the origins, theories, and actual Publius messages from the Internet; Hawkwind CD -- Hear a unique version of the classic Pink Floyd song, Interstellar Overdrive, as interpreted by the venerable British Sci-Fi band, Hawkwind, on a special CD release, commissioned exclusively for this book. Plus two more tracks. Includes five years of updates.

Sound International

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This problem of alternative tradenames also afflicted Hagstrom instruments in the
UK , the majority sold on the home market during ... 2 and Bass versions ) bore
more than a passing resemblance to the Fender Stratocaster , at least in outline .

Sound International

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Beat Instrumental Songwriting Recording

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PREC BASS Narrow / N FENDER JAZZ BASS M / N FEND . MUSTANG ... It's not
just a microphone but a com Cabaret – an all - British designed and plete radio
system that's simple to engineered product from Reslo . use and so reliable .

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The Virgin Encyclopedia of Sixties Music

by Colin Larkin

The Virgin Encyclopedia of Sixties Music

Author: Colin Larkin

Publisher: Virgin Books Limited

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Page: 542

View: 734

Published for the first time in hard cover this invaluable handbook contains 1000 entries taken from the Encyclopedia of Popular Music, offering an insight into the 60s -- the most analyzed yet least understood decade in the history of popular music. It includes every artist who had a significant impact on the development of rock and pop music in those ten years, from the Beatles-led invasion of America to the States' own pop aristocracy of Phil Spector and the Beach Boys, from the rise of Motown to the arrival of psychedelia and the Summer of Love. A perfect mix of fact and informed opinion contained in one single volume. Covers the essential elements -- dates, career facts, discography, album ratings plus a sense of context for each artist.

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Power from his La's plays a pre - CBS Fender Precision Bass land Radio King
snare and ...

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Chuck Berry

by John Collis

Britain takes to Berry man a HE ' NADINE ' SESSION launched a six - month peak
of creativity , culminating in Berry ' s first ... If so , he was playing an electric
instrument that sounds like a Fender bass and he had adopted a style similar to
his ...

Chuck Berry

Author: John Collis

Publisher: White Lion Publishing

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Page: 248

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It’s no exaggeration to say that, with songs likeRock 'n’ Roll Music, Roll Over Beethoven,andJohnny B. Goode,Chuck Berry invented rock 'n’ roll. However, his career has been overshadowed, and often stalled, by tax evasion, liaisons with an underage prostitute, and jail sentences. Now, John Collis interviews those who have worked with Berry and uncovers the truth about his life back in St. Louis. The result is a clear-eyed portrait of a musical genius who, even in his seventies, is still up on stage singingSweet Little Sixteen.

The Beatles Encyclopedia Everything Fab Four

by Kenneth Womack

... with “Twist and Shout” in support of the Rock 'n' Roll Music compilation on June
25, 1976, in the United Kingdom. ... and six-string Fender bass; Harrison on his
Fender Telecaster and Fender Jazz Bass; and McCartney on his Rickenbacker, ...

The Beatles Encyclopedia Everything Fab Four

Author: Kenneth Womack

Publisher: ABC-CLIO

ISBN: 1440844275

Page: 621

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This condensed paperback encyclopedia documents the enduring cultural impact and musical legacy of the Beatles, providing readers with a one-stop resource to the Fab Four's compelling story and breadth of achievements. • Provides an easy-to-use, single-volume condensed version of the hardcover edition of Greenwood's The Beatles Encyclopedia: Everything Fab Four • Presents expansive, detailed information about the Beatles' lives and their iconic music that secured their place in history • Analyzes the Beatles' body of work, including collective efforts and solo releases, and identifies the significant people, places, and events that impacted their work • Includes a selected bibliography of print and electronic resources that are accessible and useful to students and general readers alike

The Story of Bob Marley s Wailers

by John Masouri

He was teaching me some piano in the Cracker Boys and so it was at the camp I
learn the basics of piano , bass and guitar ... Jamaica celebrated its
independence from Britain while Aston was in the Youth Corps , and this caused
a wave of fresh optimism to sweep the country . ... was still there for it , because I
used to look in the showcase at Music Mart on Beeston Street , see that Fender
bass in there ...

The Story of Bob Marley s Wailers

Author: John Masouri

Publisher: Omnibus Press& Schirmer Trade Books

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Page: 582

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The story of The Wailers is a litany of betrayal and greed that's rarely been reported elsewhere. The Wailers played with Bob Marley on all of his hit singles and albums - records that have sold an estimated 250 million copies worldwide, and established Marley himself as a cultural and musical icon. Written in collaboration with Family Man and other surviving members, Wailing Blues reveals the truth behind the Marley legacy, traces the early lives of the Barrett brothers before they joined Marley in the '60s and discusses how reggae artists like Lee "Scratch" Perry influenced the band. This great book includes insider accounts of the attempt on Marley's life and his exile in London, and examines how hits like Exodus, Waiting In Vain, No Woman No Cry, and I Shot The Sheriff were made - songs that have helped change the face of popular music.

Beat Instrumental International Recording

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Beck refused to live in America and Bogert and Appice could not come to terms
with living in Britain , which meant , among other ... Backed by Max Middleton on
keyboards , Wilbur Bascombe on bass , and Bernard Purdie on drums , Beck
toured the States on a double bill ... As for amplification , the guitar went into a
post - CBS Fender Champ which was in turn run full blast into two Marshall 100
watt PA ...

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