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Bass Deluxe

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JOKE: Three souls appeared before St. Peter at the pearly gates. St. Peter asked the first one, "What was your last annual salary?" The soul replied, "$200,000; I was a trial lawyer." St. Peter asked the second one the same question. The soul answered, "$95,000; I was a realtor." St. Peter then asked the third soul the same question. The answer was "$8,000." St. Peter immediately said, "Cool! What instrument did you play?"%}I've been playing Bass Guitar, double bass, and tuba since 1970. I play both Praise & Worship, and secular music. I hooked up with John Scott and "Heart & Soul" in November 2006. On MySpace is a short collection of songs in the studio for John. The first is my own multi-track bass composition "JB BOOGIE." It is one that my good friend Paige Garwood helped me record in his studio. "JB BOOGIE" is short for "John the Baptist Boogie." I visualize John the Baptist dressed in animal skins his log hair and beard streaming back from the arid wind blowing across the desert wilderness as he travels to proclaim the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. The last two songs are "Heart & Soul" songs recorded in John Scott's little studio. My NUMBER ONE GIG - I play bass every Sunday for Worship at Rockdale Baptist Church in Conyers, GA. I have been THE bass player for over 20 years. I started a rotation with another bassist due to my work in storm torn New Orleans for several weeks managing waste and debris disposal at two large shopping malls heavily damaged by "Katrina." I'm bak to being the guy again. God leads us to and through many different events and situations in our lives as we trust and follow Him. I believe this is true as I play with "Heart & Soul" and with "Crush & Run" around the taverns in bothe Conyers, and Covington, GA.

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Member Since: 11/21/2005
Band Website: myspace.com/slamminbettyband
Band Members: Heart & Soul members: Cindy Sauer lead vocals, John Scott vocals and acoustic 12 string guitar, Tommy Williamson vocals and lead guitar, John Joseph on bass guitar background vocals, and Joe Vaught on drums and percussion. Special thanks to Larry Sasser for his steel guitar work and thanks to Tim Latimer on the dobro and steel guitar on "Shoe Shine" http://www.myspace.com/heartnsoulband. The CD is not complete. The newest songs on the Heart & Soul MySpace site are "Lonely Street" that feature Jim Scarlett on piano. "Don't Do Me Wrong" is Jim Scarlett on tracks playing Dobro and acoustic 6 string.The SlamminBetty Band: Members are Tommy Williamson on lead guitar and vocals again. Billy (Gyzmo) Maxwell lead vocals and rhythm electric, Stacy McDonald keys, Wesley (BEAR) Clark on drums, myself on bass guitar and vocals.
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Influences: As a boy in my hometown West Chester, PA (the Philly suburbs), a lot of Mo-Town hits played by James Jamerson and the Funk Brothers behind numerous hits by many black artists. Mom bought the first Beatles records and Sir Paul became an icon and someone I wanted to fashion my playing after, because he had more melodic lines. I have been and always will be the number one fan of Chris Squire of YES, and have even written a few bass lines that had that sound. As a youth I played in a horn band that performed many of Chicago's songs, so I would say that Pete Cetera was a very big influence. John Entwhistle of the WHO... I'm certain as I sit here I could come up with at least a few more names like Greg Lake of ELP, and Getty Lee of RUSH. I have played in the pit orchestra for many stage shows also. I am 51 years old and have played for 38years, since the 8th grade in 1970. I think if you listened to my playing you might hear a little of everyone.
Sounds Like: I have been playing for 39 years. On the bass, I sound like ME! "The Slammin Betty Band" is straight up Rock-N-Roll. "Heart & Soul" has a very diverse sound, and the original songs are country, jazz, and rock. I think you will enjoy all the different flavors!JJ
Record Label: Not yet possibly Indieheaven.com

My Blog

Not Always About You

It has been a long time since I've posted a blog. There is so much going on in my life. I'm not sure what or where I want to start. Probably the largest thing going on in my life isn't about MY life. ...
Posted by on Thu, 29 May 2008 10:09:00 GMT

FIRST BLOG

My very first blog on myspace is fom a different myspace page, before I realized I could create a music page. It is amazing how many thing can happen in your life in just 14 or 15 months. I hope you t...
Posted by on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 08:39:00 GMT

M&M's

BLOG, BLOG, BLOG or is that BLA, BLA, BLA? I like talking. Now I know those of you who know me and bother to read this are laughing your heads off. I think I would enjoy blogging more if I could type ...
Posted by on Mon, 11 Jun 2007 09:48:00 GMT

What Next

I haven't blogged here in a while. Sometimes I'm afraid to, because I think it might come out as a whine. Here it goes. "WHAT NEXT?" In 2006 I took a job with the Atlanta Airline Terminal Corporation ...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Jan 2007 20:46:00 GMT

CURSES OR BLESSINGS?

I'M CURSED? I remember great details about most of my life and a few specific events before I was even 2 years old. Steven Curtis Chapman wrote a song called "The Great Adventure."That's where I've b...
Posted by on Sun, 19 Feb 2006 14:40:00 GMT

CHA CHA CHA CHANGES

I started the book "Voice of the Faithful" with Beth Moore and compiled by Kim Davis on New Year's Day. It is "DEVOTIONS for Every Day of the Year". It is only a page a day. Each one from a Missionary...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Jan 2006 21:51:00 GMT

Where Have You Been Lead?

Fruitfulness. I have this little scripture book "The Bible Promise Book." I actually first saw a copy in the "Upper Room" at my church. So,  being the musician that I am I like the book of Psalm,...
Posted by on Tue, 13 Dec 2005 11:09:00 GMT