The Bassist
The Rick Wakeman concert that I saw a couple of weeks ago left me in a state of music appreciation overload. The level of musicianship at the show was in a realm that only a very talented few ever get to venture into or near.
They were so tight that it just made R. Jackson’s and my head just shake thinking to ourselves that this just can’t be happening right in front of our eyes and ears. When they played a staccato’ed note and then stopped for 2 or more seconds, the whole hall went eerily quiet. Now that’s scary! These guys have a kindred spirit/musical ability all rapped up into one.
Mr. Rick Wakeman was his usual stellar self but his supporting cast took a while to bring it up to his level. The only stand out in both of our eyes was ‘Pearly’ Lee Pomeroy the bass player and when he got going it turned out to be a night to remember!
His regular gig is with this band called Tar Babies.Their site is a MUST to check out in it’s entirety, but don’t let the Tom foolery misguide you. He comes across on stage of the perfect band mate. Always smiling and with positive energy to burn!
The one thing that caught my eye maybe half way through the show was that he was a left handed bass player and here’s the kicker, he had it strung upside down. He places the thick strings that normally go at the top of the neck on the bottom part.
Now to put it in a way that non musicians can understand, just envision this for one second, imagine using your keyboard turned upside down and having to type that way. It’s almost like walking backwards, you could do it, but when it comes to running it’s a whole new ball game.
So to give the nod to the best player in the band besides Rick Wakeman, Mr Jackson and I would have to give it to the guy above … really you had to be there!
Keep on Jammin’
September 6th, 2007 at 10:16 am
Wow! It sounds like you had an awesome time watching and listening to these talented musicians.
September 7th, 2007 at 6:47 pm
Karen I never thought that I would be so excited over seeing a bass player, well maybe Chris Squire from YES but, this guy was the cats meow!
His stage presence was the best that I had seen in a very long time! I just cannot get over the fact that I never heard of this guy before.
I highly recommend seeing this guy or Rick Wakeman if anyone gets the chance to do so.
Yes I really did love the show and wish that you all could have been there to witness it!
Keep on Jammin’
August 11th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
Great Chris! I own a couple of Yes records so I can really relate to your story.
August 16th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
The bass player here is not the one that plays for YES. The bass player in YES is Chris Squire. Now this guy, Chris Squire, is even better then the guy who played with Rick Wakeman that fine evening!
Lee Pomeroy, is one of those R & R guys you’d just love to meet at least once in your life! He was so full of energy that was really contagious to everyone in attendance!
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