In the latest of our How To Start A Band series, we recruit Blur bassist (and the man behind Fat Les' Vindaloo, no less) to teach us the secrets of the bass guitar. Learning the bass is no easy feat, but Mr. James gives us some introductory tips to help even beginners look as if they know what they're doing; which is handy, because Johnny Vaughan hasn't really got a Scooby.
So grab your guitar, pick up a pick, and get ready to learn bass...sort of.
Alex James is most famous for his time spent in Blur, recording and touring with the band for over 25 years, recording bass lines on such iconic tracks as Song 2, Country House, Girls And Boys, Tender, Coffee And TV, and loads more. His book, Bit Of A Blur, has become a staple in the rock n' roll memoir genre. Oh, and he makes his own cheese and runs his own food festival (The Big Feastival).
The Radio X How To Start A Band series looks at different elements of music with industry insiders, and gives viewers tips on how to succeed. It's invariably helpful advice from those who KNOW what they're talking about.
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