Bandcamp of the Day: Patrick Paige II
Bassists rarely see the love they deserve. Your average rock fan can rattle off a couple of dozen guitarists who they admire, and about half a dozen drummers, but only maybe two or three bassists who they think are worthy of a second glance. The list usually starts with Geddy Lee, Gene Simmons, Mike Dirnt, and then trails off into mumbling and sideways glances. Maybe they’ll mention Lemmy, but probably not. It’s pathetic. For one, bassists are the backbone of the band, every band. And two, it shows how limited people’s perception of what a bass guitar is capable of in the right hands. If you want to break out of your bass bias, maybe check out a little bit of Bootsy Collins, or Thundercat, or maybe even Patrick Paige II. Actually, let’s dig into that last one, shall...