He and his band booker t and the mgs were on almost everything out of stax for years, including otis redding, isaac hayes, sam and dave and albert king and many others. Legendary donald duck dunn was one of the most influential bassists in history. Hal leonard celebrates the life of the legendary stax bassist. Teach yourself to play bass guitar at your own pace.
Life of legendary bassist donald duck dunn 0888680099831. Great book, always wanted to know more about duck dunn and the stax labels recording band. The band im in does aint no sunshine and i was tickled to see duck dunn played on it. Sitting on the dock of the bay duck dunns bassline. Dunns simple but inventive bass playing helped define the sound of memphis soul music. Legendary bass player donald duck dunn found dead in. Feb 15, 2019 this video is a performance of who dunnit. Apr 27, 20 bass line made famous by donald duck dunn. Recently added to the hal leonard library is soul fingers, the music and life of legendary bassist donald duck dunn, and what an amazing book and tribute to donald. Comprehensive look at the music and life of donald duck dunn, one of the most influential bass players in history. Hal leonards soul fingers, the music and life of legendary. Rock legend, longtime local donald duck dunn celebrated with soul fingers book. Donald duck dunn s exciting life and deep pocket bass grooves are explored in interviews from his friends, family, and colleagues. May, 2012 musician donald duck dunn, the pioneering bass player whose grooves drove booker t and the mgs and hits including otis reddings respect has died in tokyo, age 70.
The blues brothers bass transcriptions bass musician. This piece was written to reflect ducks simple but effective work at the stax. Donald duck dunns exciting life and deep pocket bass grooves are explored in interviews from his friends, family, and colleagues. Donald duck dunns quiet, sweeping influence the atlantic. He is the main guy i think of when things get too complicated and in need of refocusing. Written by uk session legend paul westwood, the bass bible is a book filled with more styles of music than you thought existed. This exclusive book captures ducks life and music, with the help of his family, friends and musical compatriots.
Thanks elwaupo for dredging up this ancient thread. This article lists the discography of the late american blues and soul bassist, donald duck dunn. Apr 25, 2014 for the official launch of our bass players to know series, were starting with the man, the legend, the fro. When i think of guys like duck dunn and willie weeks, the philosophy, its what you play rather than what you play it on, makes so much more sense. The mgs were the house band for stax records, a memphis. It was also used on numerous audio tracks in ducks book soul fingers published by hal leonard publishing and written and many numbers played by nick rosaci. His bass playing has influenced thousands of bassists. Duck dunn, donald dunn, american musician born nov. I guess you know that duck dunn has written a book called what duck done which has 33 songs tabbed.
Donald dunn was born on november 24, 1941 in memphis, tennessee, usa. Donald duck dunn, celebrated, legendary stax bass player, died in tokyo, japan on may, 2012 at the age of 70. The bass world was saddened by the news that donald duck dunn, best known as the bassist for booker t. Bass player magazine august 2012 geddy lee of rush donald duck dunn 19412012. First, he tried the guitar and as it had many strings, he found it difficult. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Also has the bass charts for many of the stax tunes. Donald duck dunn november 24, 1941 may, 2012 was an american bass guitarist, session musician, record producer, and songwriter. Ducks family is happy to announce the upcoming release of the new book, soul. There were 150 imported to the usa which is a figure that surely means the duck dunn signature series is one of the rarest fender production basses ever. Legendary bassist donald duck dunn played on the soundtrack and even portrayed himself in the film. Dunn was notable for his 1960s recordings with booker t.
Photo by manny cruz 66 fender precision with the jazz bass neck the red fender precision with the jazz bass neck pictured is a 1966 model with an early 70s jazz neck. The bass guitar, more than any other instrument, is at its best when tightly aligned with the drums. Rather than the beefier p bass neck, the duck dunn model has a j bass style neck, with binding and block inlays. Bass book archives page 5 of 12 bass musician magazine. Available singly or as a set, in print or ebook form, with accompanying audio. Written by nick rosaci, with help from ducks family and friends, this book from. He was born to nana belle and james dunn on november 24, 1941 in memphis, tn. He was born in 1941 in memphis, tennessee, but he began playing bass only after he was 16 years. Here are ten classic bass anddrum combinations sorted alphabetically by the bass players last name that have. Donald duck dunn played on the sound track for this musicalcomedy cult classic, and even portrayed himself in the film. Sep 06, 2017 legendary bassist duck dunn bio and transcriptions september 6, 2017 drdavewalkerblog few people become legends in their own time, and even fewer are unaware of it when it happens, but this itself is part of the legend of one of the most influential bass players ever donald duck dunn.
Together, the bassist and drummer develop the powerful grooves that drive the song by constantly listening and reacting to each other. This piece was written to reflect duck s simple but effective work at the stax. Duck dunn was a friend, but he was also a legend, and every time i met him i was always aware of that, his stories of the past, of putting his spare bass on otis reddings airplane on the night. A glimpse into the life of memphis musician donald duck dunn. Now, in this exclusive, oneofakind book, ducks life and music are presented in full detail, with. Part one of a threepart series, this book introduces music theory, scales and chords. Legendary bass player donald duck dunn found dead in tokyo. Dunn was born and raised in memphis, tennessee and is best known for. May 15, 2012 donald duck dunns quiet, sweeping influence. Now, in this exclusive, oneofakind book, ducks life and music are.
Sep 25, 2017 recently added to the hal leonard library is soul fingers, the music and life of legendary bassist donald duck dunn, and what an amazing book and tribute to donald. While there are a lot of great tunes that cover his basslines, their is also a complete biography of his life including photos, his technique, and the gear he had used. Elwood blues as the legendary bassist for the famous staxvolt studios in memphis, and as one of the most influential bass players in the history of american music, donald duck dunn 19412012 laid down the bootyshaking foundations to countless soul. He laid down the beat to many of your favorite songs and influenced. May, 2012 donald duck dunn, celebrated, legendary stax bass player, died in tokyo, japan on may, 2012 at the age of 70. This exclusive book captures duck s life and music, with the help of his family, friends and musical compatriots. Legendary bassist duck dunn bio and transcriptions. In addition to the usual bio material, duck dunns bass runs and techniques are discussed, analyzed and laid out. Donald duck dunn biography and transcription book coming. Crafted by fender japan in 1998, the limited edition donald duck dunn precision bass was produced in low numbers under 300, and only for. Musician donald duck dunn, the pioneering bass player whose grooves drove booker t and the mgs and hits including otis reddings respect has died in tokyo, age 70. Donald duck dunn s bass lines discussion in bassists bg started by thetes, mar 11, 2001.
The word demo is stamped on the back of its body and on the original neck. Harrison doing their best impression of dunns repetitive bass riffs and croppers. Donald duck dunns classic bass lines by rob collier the bass world was saddened by the news that donald duck dunn, best known as the bassist for booker t. Rosaci does a fine job peppering the book with quotes by dunn, who would say he had his most. A major difference is the neck on the duck dunn model. As a session bassist for staxvolt, he laid down the groove to hits by booker t. Steve cropper, donald duck dunn final us performance time. As the legendary bassist for the famous staxvolt studios in memphis, and as one of the most influential bass players in the history of american music, donald duck dunn 19412012 laid down the bootyshaking foundations to countless soul, randb, blues, and rock recordings throughout the 1960s and 70s, providing the essential grooves for generations of listeners. For the official launch of our bass players to know series, were starting with the man, the legend, the fro. Dunn was an influential bassist notable for his recordings in the 1960s in the house band for stax records, booker t. I got that book for christmas too at my request but i havent started yet because of all the other bass books i got at the same time. Jul 06, 2017 its hard to talk about the giants of bass without bringing up donald duck dunn. Jul 03, 2017 written by nick rosaci, with help from ducks family and friends, this book from hal leonard charts the triumphs and tragedies of ducks amazing life. Written by bassist and researcher nick rosaci, with help from ducks family, friends, and music compatriots, this book presents a piece of history that documents not only the triumphs and tragedies of ducks amazing life, but also uncovers the magic behind the soul fingers that plucked a thousand timeless grooves.
A new book gives music fans a glimpse into the life of legendary memphis musician donald duck dunn. Yes duck dunn put a jazz neck on a p bass but i dont think it had a j pup. Slightly more rootsy and repetitive in his playing than jamerson, you have probably heard donald duck dunn s playing sittin on the dock of the bay, in the midnight hour. Donald duck dunn accomplished his lengthy career that it is not easy to sum it up. Right jeff dunn, a veteran livesound engineer and tour manager who loves to play bass, with his dads 58 fender precision. Donald duck dunn s classic bass lines by rob collier the bass world was saddened by the news that donald duck dunn, best known as the bassist for booker t.