One thing you’ll learn about Titty Bingo is this band not only has musical chops, but each member has an encyclopedic knowledge of music. Titty Bingo are music players, students, teachers, and fans.
Bassist Larry Fulcher exemplifies the above. His love for music has helped him gather awards along the way; a couple Grammy’s and W.C. Handy blues awards (with Taj Mahal and the Phantom Blues Band).
Not shy about sharing his influences, you get the feeling Larry wants you to experience the great musicians who many times go unrecognized in the press. So, when Larry talks about great bass players, you know he’ll direct you to the greats.
- Charles Mingus–the incomparable jazz virtuoso who refused to compromise his integrity.
- Ron Carter–watch this bass solo and you’ll understand why Carter‘s on Larry’s list.
- James Jamerson–the Funk Brothers rhythmic anchor whose bass lines defined the Motown sound. Here’s an isolated Jamerson bass line from Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.
- Jerry Jemmott–you’ll find Jemmott’s work all over 70′s era Atlantic Records albums. Here’s King Curtis’ Instant Groove, a sterling example of Jerry Jemmott’s muscular bass work
- Aston “Family Man” Barrett–influential reggae bassist who helped define Bob Marley’s sound. Here’s Babylon Out Number Dub from The Legendary Wailers In Dub.
- George Fully Fullwood–another reggae giant who played with the greats. In this clip, Fully talks about his bass lines. Also, check out Fullwood’s bass work on One Man Dub by Scientist and Dub of Righteouness by King Tubby and the Soul Syndicate.
Feel free to leave comments and tell us your great bass players.
Part 2 of Larry’s list appears next week.
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