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Duran Duran and Powerstation funkateer
There were some cracking pop bassists doing the rounds in the '80s... no, really. Maybe you’re too shy to admit you like Kajagoogoo but the monster chops of bassist Nick Beggs can't be denied. Then there’s John Taylor whose beautifully crafted lines on Duran Duran hits like Hungry Like The Wolf and Save A Prayer still sound the business.
A friend and disciple of late Chic bass genius Bernard Edwards, Taylor now owns his idol’s Music Man StingRay bass. Duran Duran are currently recording an album with Mark Ronson. Maybe you couldn't care less. Maybe you still have the lads pegged as some wet teeny bopper band. Well, here’s one of John's best bass lines, from back in the day, to set you straight...
Band(s): Duran Duran, Powerstation
Gear:Aria Pro II SB-1000
More info:www.duranduran.com
