Robben Ford Discussion

bluesman · Senior Member Joined: 28 Oct 2003 Posts: 219 Location: UK

Nice pics from Russia published on Russian Blues site
Enjoy
http://www.blues.ru/bluesnews/07automn/ford/index.html
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JohnnyZ · Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 1:49 pm Post subject:

Very nice! Thanks for the link.

Who are the drummer and bass player?

Ron S · Senior Member Joined: 05 Feb 2005 Posts: 116 Location: UK

Nice pics!

The drummer is Brannen Temple (Eric Johnson's drummer, or at least was but he toured with Robben a few years back and can be seen on the Paris DVD).

I don't know the bassist's name but he was with Robben on the Mean Fiddler gig last time RF was in the UK. How do I know this? Because he sat down then!! Why is that? I assumed he had back trouble or something on the Mean Fiddler gig but it seems on all pics I've seen he opts to sit down. Great bass player but it looks odd, don't you think?

Thanks again for the link Very Happy

frank0936 · Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 6:35 pm Post subject: sitting?

Maybe his back trouble is permanent. Or maybe he is diabetic and has trouble with his feet. It does look a bit different, though.
Frank

Daved · Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:15 am Post subject:

The bassist's name is Andrew Ford (no relation... Laughing

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A quietly gentle and even-keeled person whose primary gig is as bassist for Crosby, Stills & Nash.

As far as I know, Andrew has no back or feet problems.
He just feels more comfortable playing in a seated position. Wink

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frank0936 · Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:29 am Post subject: to sit or not

What ever works for him! Thanks for the info, Daved.
Frank

LongIslandRod · Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:02 am Post subject:

Anthony Jackson the great bass player whose played with Mike Stern, Steve Khan, Steely Dan (AJA , Gaucho) and Donald Fagen sits down too. I agree it does look odd. Kind of dampens the vibe.
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Daved · Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:41 am Post subject:

frank0936 · Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:58 am Post subject: personal choice

In the trio I play with now I am the only one who stands throughout the gig. I guess it looks strange for me to be the only one standing, but I feel more comfortable that way. So, whatever floats yer boat!
Frank

Bluelobster · Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:41 am Post subject: psh

obviously anthony jackson is over weighted

so obviouslishly he can't play upright tough i doubt. i love spontaneous game of words. ok let it flow straight . A la française : Tony Jackson is fat.

JohnnyZ · Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 5:08 pm Post subject:

I've grown fat over the years, and lazy (isn't that the Blues?!). I'd much rather sit than stand playing guitar. It feels more natural in my hands, over the belly... Laughing

And, when standing up, I don't seem to see the fretboard like I do sitting down. But, that's just me, an amateur... Wink

billt · Member Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 18 Location: GEORGIA

great pictures. thanks for the link. I want to be Robben Ford when I grow up just to wear his cool clothes!!