Rutling good bass work!
Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2013 9:12 pmI had the pleasure of seeing The Rutles play a live gig in Bristol on 31 August. A rare occurrence although I have seen them once before at the same venue. Many have been called "the Fifth Beatle" but the title must surely go to Neil Innes. George and John both agreed although Macca was never too sure (hey, lighten up mate!) until then wife Linda said she liked them.
Anyway, I digress - the reason for posting here is because the bass player for the evening was none other than Shadows stalwart, Mark Griffiths. Innes introduced him as "the musician of the band". Mark kept a pretty low profile staying at the back but came into his own when Innes introduced a "modern jazz treatment of a well known tune" featuring Mark and keyboard player Micky Simmons. The well known tune was the theme from Coronation Street and it has never sounded so cool! When the applause died down Innes said, "Wasn't that beautiful"? And it was!
Anyway, I digress - the reason for posting here is because the bass player for the evening was none other than Shadows stalwart, Mark Griffiths. Innes introduced him as "the musician of the band". Mark kept a pretty low profile staying at the back but came into his own when Innes introduced a "modern jazz treatment of a well known tune" featuring Mark and keyboard player Micky Simmons. The well known tune was the theme from Coronation Street and it has never sounded so cool! When the applause died down Innes said, "Wasn't that beautiful"? And it was!