Here is a 1965 video of Joe Zinkan, a monster slap bassist playing Alabama Jubilee. That looks a whole lot like JB singing along at about 0:46.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Asoc_pigElU
Slap upright bass from 1965 (Jerry Byrd on steel?)
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THANK YOU so very much for the heads-up.......
Great to watch him play that doghouse bass. It's amazing how talent shows itself.
YES! That was JERRY BYRD on that series of clips. On one he had his Sho-Bud while on the others he appeared to be playing his FENDER. On one, he demonstrates how he uses the volume pedal so nicely.
Great to watch him play that doghouse bass. It's amazing how talent shows itself.
YES! That was JERRY BYRD on that series of clips. On one he had his Sho-Bud while on the others he appeared to be playing his FENDER. On one, he demonstrates how he uses the volume pedal so nicely.
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In days of yore I attempted to play the "doghouse" in slap style, almost ruined my right hand ! Gads this is an absolutely awesome demonstration of fantastic slap playing.... unbelievable ! I have NEVER seen it done so well with so little effort. He plays every note perfectly in tune. As I discovered, (and failed so dismally), playing slap is a real art not to be taken lightly ! I would imagine he must be very elderly by now, if he is still with us...It seems to be a lost art.
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Listen to the steel right there : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP5Cw2y6jEI#t=1m08
It almost sounds like a theremin. great use of the pedal volume.
It almost sounds like a theremin. great use of the pedal volume.