Maybe some of you more knowledgeable guys like Chief, ilduclo, MA or Jules could tell me;
Can you think of another band that has written and released albums, as well as toured or played one-off shows with 3 different players on the same instrument, the way that the Melvins have in the last 4 years? They just keep rotating them. They've played at least one show with each bassist (Jared, Trevor, Pinkus) in the last 7 months. :shock:
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http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/Five_Rules_of_Touring_Bass_Players
Not an answer to the question but funny.
Quote from: meezer on June 09, 2015, 11:24:44 PM
They've played at least one show with each bassist (Jared, Trevor, Pinkus) in the last 7 months. :shock:
Wow. I didn't really put that together until now. That's pretty impressive!
I love that there in a place now in their career where they don't have to rely on one bass player. I guess I've always thought of them as just Buzz and Dale even from 10 songs anyway so this just makes sense to me and I fucking love it! Keeping my fingers crossed for some more stuff with Kevin as well. I love my favorite band! :love:
Quote from: ))))(((( on June 10, 2015, 01:36:19 AM
For some reason i have trouble accepting that Pinkus is a Melvins bassist. I think i always just see him as a "stopgap" player that the band hired temporarily. Obviously as time goes by that doesn't seem to be the case. He's one of their members as much as anyone else. Maybe it's just because he's the first new bassist i've seen come along during my time listening to the band. I got into Melvins almost exactly the same time that the BB guys joined and i didn't know about their line-up history at that point.
I can see where you're coming from but when you (at least for me) see them live with Pinkus there is doubt that he is one of them. He adds that menacing vibe they had before the BB boys joined. At this point I figure anybody who slaps some bass with 'em are "official" members. I would go as far as saying that even Hazelmyer is a Melvin at this point.
Did Leary every tour or was it only Pinkus?
Melvins Facebook now states: Members: Buzz, Dale and a rotating line-up
3-necked bass monster:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_QpLfCZlv3Q/USqSVub69EI/AAAAAAAAAhs/vHxgz2FjQio/s1600/TripleWal.jpg)
Soooooo.... what about the dave sharp/tom flynn/guy pinhas/joe/lorax timeframe? more or less than 7 months?
Quote from: heartandsorry on June 10, 2015, 09:25:24 AM
Soooooo.... what about the dave sharp/tom flynn/guy pinhas/joe/lorax timeframe? more or less than 7 months?
I don't know, but that didn't happen for 2 cycles, like the last year and back in 2012-13, did it?
Guy Pinhead played in the Melvins??????? When?????
Coady replied to a fan on his twitter saying BB might join the Melvins later this year
Quote from: black stallion on June 10, 2015, 12:04:34 PM
Coady replied to a fan on his twitter saying BB might join the Melvins later this year
hopefully not, later this year they will be in europe and i wanna see pinkus
Quote from: the crybaby on June 10, 2015, 12:08:22 PM
Quote from: black stallion on June 10, 2015, 12:04:34 PM
Coady replied to a fan on his twitter saying BB might join the Melvins later this year
hopefully not, later this year they will be in europe and i wanna see pinkus
same here
At least we know we'll always be solid when it comes to the drumming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW6W9iOjTKM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW6W9iOjTKM)
Yeah, but the Tap had 3 bassists all at once. 8)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qDgCmzh5ao
Quote from: the crybaby on June 10, 2015, 12:08:22 PM
Quote from: black stallion on June 10, 2015, 12:04:34 PM
Coady replied to a fan on his twitter saying BB might join the Melvins later this year
hopefully not, later this year they will be in europe and i wanna see pinkus
:lol:
Quote from: Chief Ten Beers on June 10, 2015, 05:10:19 PM
Yeah, but the Tap had 3 bassists all at once. 8)
:lol:
Quote from: Bro Hammer on June 10, 2015, 01:25:57 AM
Quote from: meezer on June 09, 2015, 11:24:44 PM
They've played at least one show with each bassist (Jared, Trevor, Pinkus) in the last 7 months. :shock:
Wow. I didn't really put that together until now. That's pretty impressive!
Plus, if you go from the end of the Hold It In tour, last fall;
Nov - Pinkus
Dec - Dunn
Feb - Warren
All in 4 months! :shock:
Quote from: Chief Ten Beers on June 10, 2015, 05:10:19 PM
Yeah, but the Tap had 3 bassists all at once. 8)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qDgCmzh5ao
:lol:
PINKUS
DUNN
WARREN
:?: :?: :!:
What? You got (Melvins) questions.
I got (Melvins) answers. 8)
I realize it's not exactly the same thing but when Gov't Mule's original bass player died, instead of replacing him right away they recorded two albums with a different bass player on each track. Entwistle, Squire, Flea, Watt, Claypool, Bootsy and a bunch of others. Then, for the tours, they brought out two or three guys and each did a set and if any of the guests from the records lived near where they were playing they'd usually sit in. I think the tour lasted a year or two before they settled on a permanent guy. There's a doc on YouTube about the sessions which is worth watching just to hear Watt explain how he does wrestling moves on bass and how he wishes his hand was a flipper.
:lol:
I am waiting for inevitable triple power trio live lineup of:
Buzz- Guitar
Tom - Guitar
Paul - Guitar
Dale - Drums
Mike - Drums
Coady - Drums
Jared - Bass
Jeff - Bass
Trevor - Bass
I suppose this should be slotted in here for posterity:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YR71eTgu30
Pinkus is like the fifth leg of a Melvins equilateral triangle.
Quote from: black stallion on June 10, 2015, 12:04:34 PM
Coady replied to a fan on his twitter saying BB might join the Melvins later this year
Honestly, I love all the different Melvins line ups and how it gives them a sort of different sound. I'm excited to see Pinkus this summer.
That being said, if I did have to pick a favorite, I'd have to go with Big Melvins. Two drums, two vocalists... just an amazing show. You'd think that Dale would somehow get washed out a little with two drummers, but it never seemed to me that way. He seems just as potent and in focus with four people as three.
Quote from: ))))(((( on June 16, 2015, 04:33:21 AM
Quote from: johnnyg on June 15, 2015, 05:49:31 PM
if I did have to pick a favorite, I'd have to go with Big Melvins. Two drums, two vocalists...
I think right now i want to see the band stick with Pinkus. I've always enjoyed the BB guys being involved but i'd rather see them be more active on their own. Two bands of interest operating at the same time is better than one! I will say i've never quite fully got into Jared's vocals with Melvins. A little too prominent for me so that's a big reason why i would prefer someone else. Someone who will take more of a backseat vocally. Coady is a fantastic drummer of course but i do think i prefer to see Dale alone. Ultimately it's cool in a way to move on. I like what BB did with the band but as with all the eras, i think that had it's moment and the next phase is now underway.
what he said ^
Quote from: Captain Howdy on June 10, 2015, 09:10:14 AM
3-necked bass monster:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_QpLfCZlv3Q/USqSVub69EI/AAAAAAAAAhs/vHxgz2FjQio/s1600/TripleWal.jpg)
You can smell the prog on this bass a mile away. The cringe kind of prog too.
*shudders*
Quote from: Captain CoryCory on June 16, 2015, 02:20:16 PM
Quote from: Captain Howdy on June 10, 2015, 09:10:14 AM
3-necked bass monster:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_QpLfCZlv3Q/USqSVub69EI/AAAAAAAAAhs/vHxgz2FjQio/s1600/TripleWal.jpg)
You can smell the prog on this bass a mile away. The cringe kind of prog too.
Nothing says "Yes" more than a ritwatulous instrument like that.
Quote from: jules on June 16, 2015, 06:07:48 PM
Quote from: Captain CoryCory on June 16, 2015, 02:20:16 PM
Quote from: Captain Howdy on June 10, 2015, 09:10:14 AM
3-necked bass monster:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_QpLfCZlv3Q/USqSVub69EI/AAAAAAAAAhs/vHxgz2FjQio/s1600/TripleWal.jpg)
You can smell the prog on this bass a mile away. The cringe kind of prog too.
Nothing says "Yes" more than a ritwatulous instrument like that.
Prog is for pussies...
(http://guitardesignreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/cheap-trick.jpg)
Quote from: jules on June 16, 2015, 06:07:48 PM
Quote from: Captain CoryCory on June 16, 2015, 02:20:16 PM
Quote from: Captain Howdy on June 10, 2015, 09:10:14 AM
3-necked bass monster:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_QpLfCZlv3Q/USqSVub69EI/AAAAAAAAAhs/vHxgz2FjQio/s1600/TripleWal.jpg)
You can smell the prog on this bass a mile away. The cringe kind of prog too.
Nothing says "Yes" more than a ritwatulous instrument like that.
Nothing says "NO!" more than me when someone's listening to Yes.
YES 'I've Seen All Good People' is a fucking masterpiece.
Fuckin love Yes!
Quote from: black stallion on June 16, 2015, 04:52:42 AM
Quote from: ))))(((( on June 16, 2015, 04:33:21 AM
Quote from: johnnyg on June 15, 2015, 05:49:31 PM
if I did have to pick a favorite, I'd have to go with Big Melvins. Two drums, two vocalists...
I think right now i want to see the band stick with Pinkus. I've always enjoyed the BB guys being involved but i'd rather see them be more active on their own. Two bands of interest operating at the same time is better than one! I will say i've never quite fully got into Jared's vocals with Melvins. A little too prominent for me so that's a big reason why i would prefer someone else. Someone who will take more of a backseat vocally. Coady is a fantastic drummer of course but i do think i prefer to see Dale alone. Ultimately it's cool in a way to move on. I like what BB did with the band but as with all the eras, i think that had it's moment and the next phase is now underway.
what he said ^
No, that is complete nonsense. Jared/Coady will be back in Melvins, and they will continue to rock with Big Biz. How about we let Buzz/Dale do the driving and just sit back and enjoy the ride? There hasn't yet been a bad Melvins lineup, so why not just enjoy what happens when it happens?
Quote from: beaver on June 17, 2015, 01:54:37 PM
YES 'I've Seen All Good People' is a fucking masterpiece.
Dude at work told me Rush busted out the double necks last week in Buffalo. Judging by the setlist, it was probably for Xanadu.
Quote from: Chief Ten Beers on June 17, 2015, 04:27:44 PM
Quote from: beaver on June 17, 2015, 01:54:37 PM
YES 'I've Seen All Good People' is a fucking masterpiece.
Dude at work told me Rush busted out the double necks last week in Buffalo. Judging by the setlist, it was probably for Xanadu.
=P~ :love: =D> ....calling ticketbastard......
yes. a first. 8)
Quote from: Captain Howdy on June 10, 2015, 09:10:14 AM
3-necked bass monster:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_QpLfCZlv3Q/USqSVub69EI/AAAAAAAAAhs/vHxgz2FjQio/s1600/TripleWal.jpg)
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Pinkus is great
Quote from: piceezer on June 18, 2015, 10:46:50 AM
Quote from: Captain Howdy on June 10, 2015, 09:10:14 AM
3-necked bass monster:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_QpLfCZlv3Q/USqSVub69EI/AAAAAAAAAhs/vHxgz2FjQio/s1600/TripleWal.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/aUr8SsO.jpg)
Meezer, I believe that top bit is just a three course, six string mandolin.
(yes, I've studied bluegrass music extensively :nerd:)
Quote from: musicismyradar on June 19, 2015, 01:55:40 AM
Meezer, I believe that top bit is just a three course, six string mandolin.
(yes, I've studied bluegrass music extensively :nerd:)
Yes. Mandolin. What's your point, exactly?
*it has 8 tuning pegs. :nerd:
Quote from: meezer on June 19, 2015, 07:18:09 AM
Quote from: musicismyradar on June 19, 2015, 01:55:40 AM
Meezer, I believe that top bit is just a three course, six string mandolin.
(yes, I've studied bluegrass music extensively :nerd:)
Yes. Mandolin. What's your point, exactly?
*it has 8 tuning pegs. :nerd:
It's still probably a mandolin, just lacking one course of strings. Although it is more usual for the number of strings to go up (5 course, 10 strings).
I will admit that it is unusual, but of course, this is an unusual guitar we are speaking of.
(please don't make this into a 4 to 5 string banjo debate)
(http://www.altomusic.com/media/catalog/product/d/e/dean-guitars-BW6EBC-0.jpg)
Quote from: Captain Howdy on June 19, 2015, 11:29:01 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/IvzazBs.jpg)
We don't talk about cousin Jim. He ain't right.
yes. i think so.
Quote from: sadcorps on June 13, 2015, 01:01:38 AM
I am waiting for inevitable triple power trio live lineup of:
Buzz- Guitar
Tom - Guitar
Paul - Guitar
Dale - Drums
Mike - Drums
Coady - Drums
Jared - Bass
Jeff - Bass
Trevor - Bass
Can we start like a petition or something?? this NEEDS to happen!!!!!
Quote from: Bro Hammer on June 10, 2015, 01:25:57 AM
Quote from: meezer on June 09, 2015, 11:24:44 PM
They've played at least one show with each bassist (Jared, Trevor, Pinkus) in the last 7 months. :shock:
Wow. I didn't really put that together until now. That's pretty impressive!
Plus, if you go from the end of the Hold It In tour, last fall;
Nov - Pinkus
Dec - Dunn
Feb - Warren
All in 4 months! :shock:
The cycle begins again.
Quote from: Idlehanz on September 16, 2015, 02:00:53 PM
Two new shows have been added.
October 24th and 31st at The Echo in LA. October 24th will be Melvins Lite w/Trevor and October 31st will be with Melvins w/Pinkus.
June - July '15 Pinkus
August - October '15 Jared (&Coady)
Oct 24 '15 Trevor
Oct 31 '15 Pinkus
That means they'll have played with all 3 in a month!
And they did!
Oct 5th, Munich. Photo by Paul Naschy
(http://fs5.directupload.net/images/151006/h9nwc6tq.jpg)
Oct 24th, Los Angeles. Photo by homeless_dad
(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s377/ryanswen/20151024_203738.jpg) (http://s1048.photobucket.com/user/ryanswen/media/20151024_203738.jpg.html)
Oct 31, Los Angeles. Photo by Andrew Moore \/
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pinkus inkus! :shock:
Then there was this McDonald guy....
(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee392/robotsindetroit/Screen%20Shot%202015-12-02%20at%209.16.42%20PM_zpsgizomgkd.png) (http://s1225.photobucket.com/user/robotsindetroit/media/Screen%20Shot%202015-12-02%20at%209.16.42%20PM_zpsgizomgkd.png.html)
Quote from: meezer on December 01, 2015, 10:12:02 PM
Then there was this McDonald guy....
Once you've played with Crover you never go back over....or something like that.
Quote from: deatheats on December 02, 2015, 09:47:27 AM
Quote from: meezer on December 01, 2015, 10:12:02 PM
Then there was this McDonald guy....
Once you've played with Crover you never go back over....or something like that.
Where do you get
OFF!? :lol:
Quote from: meezer on December 02, 2015, 03:09:32 PM
Quote from: deatheats on December 02, 2015, 09:47:27 AM
Quote from: meezer on December 01, 2015, 10:12:02 PM
Then there was this McDonald guy....
Once you've played with Crover you never go back over....or something like that.
Where do you get OFF!? :lol:
Well you're awfully (red) kross!
How many bassists are officially in The Melvins at this point? Does Dale count because of the 1983 stuff? That would make 5. Kevin played on Everybody Loves Sausages so that possibly makes 6. What about the All Basses Loaded album? Do we know what happened to DSS? Maybe he'll return and The Melvins can play a version of Lysol with 10 bassists.
Quote from: Captain CoryCory on June 16, 2015, 02:20:16 PM
Quote from: Captain Howdy on June 10, 2015, 09:10:14 AM
3-necked bass monster:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_QpLfCZlv3Q/USqSVub69EI/AAAAAAAAAhs/vHxgz2FjQio/s1600/TripleWal.jpg)
You can smell the prog on this bass a mile away. The cringe kind of prog too.
Absolutely! For the bassist that wants to have multiple tuning variations. That thing has to weigh a ton!
I don't even know who or what Garbage Man is :lol:
(https://s14.postimg.cc/b0p4cf7jx/Screenshot_20180502-083223.png) (https://postimg.cc/image/b0p4cf7jx/)
The next logical step is to have two drummers, two bassists and two guitarists. I will volunteer for second guitar. I have a Pessimiser on the way.
Quote from: sadcorps on May 02, 2018, 01:34:47 PM
The next logical step is to have two drummers, two bassists and two guitarists.
I was thinking just yesterday how it would be cool if they did some kind of special, one off show with a large, extended line-up. Or alternatively a few shows at one venue like those Spaceland residency shows. It would be cool to see this line-up.
Buzz - Guitar
Adam Jones - Guitar
Dale - Drums
Coady - Drums
Kevin - Bass
Jeff - Bass
Trevor - Double Bass
I had nearly forgotten about these guys...Evil Blizzard have 3 bassists:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYxncxvksX8
Headbutt once had 4 basses and 3 drummers.
The Fauves said it best, when did the momentum shift? ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YLhP0RsFOU
Quote from: ))))(((( on May 02, 2018, 01:40:24 PM
Quote from: sadcorps on May 02, 2018, 01:34:47 PM
The next logical step is to have two drummers, two bassists and two guitarists.
I was thinking just yesterday how it would be cool if they did some kind of special, one off show with a large, extended line-up. Or alternatively a few shows at one venue like those Spaceland residency shows. It would be cool to see this line-up.
Buzz - Guitar
Adam Jones - Guitar
Dale - Drums
Coady - Drums
Kevin - Bass
Jeff - Bass
Trevor - Double Bass
Have you seen this? Melvins with Helms Alee – Night Goat with double everything. Kicked ass.
https://youtu.be/bdU_aaXdvSs
Quote from: Fureon Nectarmoon on May 04, 2018, 12:39:28 PM
Have you seen this? Melvins with Helms Alee – Night Goat with double everything. Kicked ass.
Yeah. I've never been much of a Helms Alee fan but it was nice to see them perform with Melvins there. Reminds me a little of what Down always did getting which ever band they were touring with to come on stage and play along with 'Bury Me In Smoke'.
I saw the 2nd show on that tour with HA and they weren't doing that yet. Didn't see it with Napalm Death either on the first show of the tour. Finally saw Spotlights playing some Lysol last August and it was nice, but I'm not gonna demand they keep doing it or anything. Just break out The Bloat or Skweetis or something. That would really blow my hair back ya know. :D
Quote from: meezer on June 09, 2015, 11:24:44 PM
Maybe some of you more knowledgeable guys like Chief, ilduclo, MA or Jules could tell me;
Can you think of another band that has written and released albums, as well as toured or played one-off shows with 3 different players on the same instrument, the way that the Melvins have in the last 4 years? They just keep rotating them. They've played at least one show with each bassist (Jared, Trevor, Pinkus) in the last 7 months. :shock:
Evil Blizzard....4 bass players!!!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JM26Hz69qr8
The Paint Fumes - 0 bass players
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIGDIiVyNPA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDCRkS0wsE8