russ301945

ABOUT

I'm an ageing rocker, born out of the 80's pub rock scene in Southend. Started life as a singer in a covers band at school but soon got the bug for bass guitar. I've played in a few originals bands, progressive rock, metal, even a psychedelic band for a time.

Most recently, I was playing in an originals rock/prog band called Mild Panic, but currently taking a break from active music due to personal reasons. In 2022 I had the honour of playing with Pete Jones’ Tiger Moth Tales supporting Magenta on their UK tour. It’s given me valuable experience and increased my desire to pursue music in whatever way I can, whether that’s in a band or solo songwriting.

Screen name:: russ301945
Member since:: Jun 18 2015; Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:: Moderately Committed
Years playing music:: 45
Gigs played:: 10 to 50

Influences

Rush, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, Yes, etc. but at the end of the day, I play what I play.

Instrument experience:

Bass Guitar:: Moderate
Vocalist:: Beginner
Rhythm Guitar:: Beginner
Lead Guitar:: Beginner
Acoustic Guitar:: Beginner

EQUIPMENT

Fender MIA Jazz bass
Rickenbacker 4001
ESP LTD B-335 5-string bass
Glarry 5-string bass
Tanglewood acoustic bass guitar
Yamaha Revstar 6-string
Fender Lead II
Horner acoustic 6-string
Roost 150W valve head (1970s - made in Southend)
Ashdown MiBass head
Genz Benz 2x10 cab
Behringer 2x10 cab
Line 6 POD X3 Live pedal board