Eliot Van Buskirk

Freebass: an All Bass Supergroup

Oh, the merriment that takes place when the bass players from various English groups hang out together. Apparently Peter Hook (Joy Division, New Order), Andy Rourke (The Smiths), and Mani (Stone Roses) were enjoying a few bevvies when Hook ventured the idea of the three of them forming an all bass supergroup, which elicited laughter […]
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Oh, the merriment that takes place when the bass players from various English groups hang out together. Apparently Peter Hook (Joy Division, New Order), Andy Rourke (The Smiths), and Mani (Stone Roses) were enjoying a few bevvies when Hook ventured the idea of the three of them forming an all bass supergroup, which elicited laughter from all present, indicating to him that it was a good idea. From CMJ quoting Filter Magazine,

"'It was just one drunken night and I floated the idea. And basicallywhat gave me the most impetus was that everyone laughed,' Hook told Filter. 'Three bass players on an album—everyone absolutely pissed themselves.'"

The band is made up of the three bassists plus a vocalist to be named later (they're looking for someone unknown who does not play the bass for some reason).

Note: I realize this isn't totally new news, but as a bass player I choose to post it anyway.

(image from bibleocean)