#James Jamerson

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a fictional band I have been making up needs pedalboards for the 2 guitarists and the bassist and so I made them

james francis's pedalboard (rhythm guitarist)

john harvy's pedalboard (lead guitarist)

john jorgie's pedalboard (bassist)

[musickickztoo]

James Jamerson *January 29, 1936

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[louxosenjoyables]

Gladys and James

Heard it through the grapevine

[alleannaharris]

Today's Black History Month illustration is of James Jamerson, one of the most influential bass players in music history.

He was a core member of The Funk Brothers, a small group of studio musicians who performed on most Motown recordings during the 60s. He played more #1 hits than The Beatles (30 to be exact). He played on “You Can’t Hurry Love” by The Supremes, “My Girl” by The Temptations, “Dancing in the Street” by Martha and the Vandellas, and “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye.

Jamerson used only his right index finger ("The Hook") to pick lines, an approach from his stand-up bass days. Overall, his complex melodic style brought the bass guitar from the background to the forefront and forever changed the face of bass playing.

I love the simplicity of the portrait I did. If I had to do it over again, I’d add some texture and lighting, but I’m happy with what I did back in 2017.

Side note: Here’s a rare clip of Jameson playing What’s Going On live with Marvin Gaye. Legend says he was too intoxicated to play upright, so he played/recorded the What’s Going On baseline while laying on his back.

Side, side note: my fave Jamerson basslines are "For Once In My Life" by Stevie Wonder and "It's a Shame" by The Spinners. 😌

I’ll be back tomorrow with another portrait and story!

[charliejaneanders]

I loved the Wham! documentary, but... it didn't say anything about the band's bass player, Deon Estus. He learned to play the bass from James Jamerson himself, was part of the funk band Brainstorm, and played with Marvin Gaye!

[rrrick]

Have you ever listened to the bass player in this song? Damn.

[odk-2]

Martha and the Vandellas - Heat Wave (1963)

Martha and the Vandellas - Heat Wave (1963) Holland–Dozier–Holland (Brian Holland | Lamont Dozier | Edward Holland) from: "Heat Wave" / "A Love Like Yours (Don't Come Knocking Everyday)" (Single) "Heat Wave" (LP)

Soul | Motown | R&B | Pop

Stereo: JukeHostUK (left click = play) (320kbps)

Mono: Tumblr (left click = play) (320kbps)

Personnel: Martha Reeves: Lead Vocals Rosalind Ashford: Backing Vocals Annette Beard: Backing Vocals

Studio Musicians: The Funk Brothers: Joe Hunter: Piano Robert White: Guitar Eddie Willis: Guitar Andrew “Mike” Terry: Saxophone Solo James Jamerson: Double Bass Richard “Pistol” Allen: Drums

Produced by Brian Holland / Lamont Dozier / William "Mickey" Stevenson

Recorded: @ Hitsville U.S.A. (Studio A) in Detroit, Michigan USA on June 20, 1963

Single Released: on July 9, 1963

Album Released: on  September 30, 1963

Gordy Records

[georgefarmer]

[favemusiclessons]

Jamerson's Stupidly Simple Exercise (for Killer Bass Lines)

James Jamerson used THIS exercise as a cheat code to create hit after hit bass line - lemme show you how to use it to write your own bangin’ bass lines in ANY style of music. Free PDF with the exercise in every key - https://www.bassbuzz.com/go/jamerson-... YOU have heard James Jamerson whether you know it or not - he was a legendary bassist who played on nearly every Motown record, and influenced every modern electric bassist who came later, from Paul McCartney to Robert DeLeo to Geddy Lee. But Jamerson wasn’t flying blind - he developed an exercise to help him practice his “chromatic approach to bass playing”. In this lesson, I’ll explain what the hell that means, and the three critical ingredients you need to take this from plain old finger workout to being a cheat code for legit bass lines in any style. You’ll learn how to: - Make roots and fifths non-boring - Use notes outside of the scale without creating chaos and destruction - Play rhythms that sound more funky - Identify which songs Jamerson played drunk

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[deebeeus]

Something you don’t see every day (or hardly ever!):

1965 Fender Bass V in custom colour Canada Apple Red.

[animus-inviolabilis]

What's Going On / What's Happening Brother

Marvin Gaye

[lisamarie-vee]

[theskyisglue]

What's Going On - Isolated Bass Track (James Jamerson)

[jamieroxxartist]

Good Morning Social Media! Today’s featured #Spotify #Playlist is: Ultimate #JamesJamerson #Bass Lines; Mei Ling and I feature a new playlist daily. It’s what I have on here in the studio while I Paint and work. You can Listen as well, for FREE, both here at the Link and on the Pop Culture BLOG at my website: www.JamieRoxx.us enjoy :)

🎧 #SpotifyPlaylist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wvXFG9B01CargKfAmhUvm

🎂 ✔ Birthday Remembrances. Today Jan 29, 1936 – James #Jamerson, #American #bassplayer !

#RandB, #Soul, #Pop, #Funk, #Jazz

🎨 Featured here: A #Painting I painted a couple of years ago:

‘A #Storm Blows In’ 2017, acrylic and oil blend on canvas, 24"x18" by @ArtistJamieRoxx #JamieRoxx (www.JamieRoxx.us) This Sold Painting is Not Available . . . #Blog #Art #LifeattheBeach #ArtistsLife #BestFriends #SharPei #Painter #NeoNoir