Author Topic: Help needed for Jimmy Johnson Interview!!!Please! (Read 464 times)

bassmother · « **on:** February 19, 2009, 12:16:31 PM »

Hi there,
I'm new to this forum. To learn about me, check my myspace www.myspace.com/keerstiin.
I'm interested in all things bass and writing for German Bass Magazin(print) bassquarterly, see homepage of the mag at www.bassquarterly.de

Mostly I'm supporting the young French bass player Hadrien Feraud.

I made interviews for the magazin with Hadrien Feraud, Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten, Stanley Clarke, Uriah Duffy, Michael Manring, John Myung,Bobby Vega.

Right now I'm preparing interviews with Jimmy Johnson, Yolanda Charles, Fernando Saunders.

Mostly I'm preparing with infos from the internet...

BUT

in the case of Jimmy Johnson I didn't find A THING on the net!! except a few small wikipedia entries.

Through googling I came to this forum, in the 2007 archive I found a thread about Jimmy Johnson, so I think, he must have some fans here.

So, if you would buy a magazin with a Jimmy Johnson interview, what would you expect to read? Any proposals welcome! Please help me with infos and clever questions. Not too much technical insider questions, though, it has to be understandable for every kind of reader.

Thanks a lot in advance

bm

crobbins · « **Reply #1 on:** February 19, 2009, 12:26:16 PM »

Hello, welcome to the club. I am a big fan of Jimmy Johnson,and Hadrian Feruad. I met Hadrian in 2007 in Santa Babara CA. when he was touring with Johnny Mac. Here's a pic of myself and Hadrian.. I met Jimmy Johnson in 2008 at The Baked Potato in Los Angeles CA. when hw was touring with Allen Holdsworth. Both shows were great..

(Message edited by CRobbins on February 19, 2009)

crobbins · « **Reply #2 on:** February 19, 2009, 12:33:10 PM »

In this thread is a pic I took of JJs bass.

http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/47743.html?1200800800

bassmother · « **Reply #3 on:** February 19, 2009, 01:13:27 PM »

hi crobbins, thanks for the pictures! :-)great to hear that you like both bassists too!

what do you want me to ask Jimmy? what do you always wanted to know?

hankster · « **Reply #4 on:** February 19, 2009, 05:37:47 PM »

I would love to have Jimmy explain what it is that enables him to play across the genres - from Allan Holdsworth to James Taylor. what it is that makes him tick musically and allows him to be so great in such different contexts. And what he likes about it.

R.

David Houck · « **Reply #5 on:** February 19, 2009, 11:16:59 PM »

You should ask him about his stage setup, it's pretty interesting. And then of course, the reason you ended up here is that he plays an amazing bass; you'll definitely want to ask about his bass! In fact you should publish pictures of that beautiful bass!

adriaan · « **Reply #6 on:** February 20, 2009, 01:44:11 AM »

Five replies already, and yet no one mentions that for the last few months JJ has been contributing to this very forum, and not only on his showcase thread.

jacko · « **Reply #7 on:** February 20, 2009, 04:30:58 AM »

Kerstin. Jimmy contributes frequently on this forum so may decide to join in on this thread or contact you directly.

Satisfied Adriaan ;-)

graeme

P.s. If you want a chance to talk to alot of 'name' and amateur bassplayers, come across to the UK for Bass Day in November. I've had the pleasure of chatting with the likes of hadrien, Yolanda, jeff Berlin, jan olaf Strandbeg and trip walmsley, not to mention several of our forum members.

Graeme

jacko · « **Reply #8 on:** February 20, 2009, 04:35:28 AM »

In addition, I have a book called bass heroes which comprises articles taken from Guitar player. There's an interesting article in there about Jimmy (although from memory I don't think it's an interview) which would provide useful background information. it's a superb book to have anyway.

Graeme

David Houck · « **Reply #9 on:** February 20, 2009, 07:37:25 AM »

Graeme; when you suggested that Jimmy may join in on this thread, are you thinking that Jimmy may have some questions that Kerstin should ask in the interview?

jacko · « **Reply #10 on:** February 20, 2009, 07:39:34 AM »

It's certainly a thought Dave. Isn't that how politicians prefer to be interviewed ;-)

Graeme

JimmyJ · « **Reply #11 on:** February 20, 2009, 09:57:59 AM »

I know, this is funny!

I'll be chatting with Kerstin in Germany at the end of next month. Nice of her to be doing some research (who the heck is this old dude?) but it may not help asking these folks here because I try to answer their questions directly... Her searching has found one of the only places I hang out on the 'net. Well done!

You could ask me about my ex-dog! Sorry, not very helpful.

Jimmy J

lbpesq · « **Reply #12 on:** February 20, 2009, 09:58:29 AM »

Graeme:

I'm shocked! This usually a very friendly and respectful forum. We should feel lucky to have as illustrious a professional as Jimmy J among our ranks. And then, out of the blue, you hurl mean nasty invectives at him, comparing him to one of the lowest of the low, a POLITICIAN! You should be ashamed of yourself!

hehehehe

Bill, tgo

flaxattack · « **Reply #13 on:** February 20, 2009, 10:03:23 AM »

i always want to know what strings these folks use.

JimmyJ · « **Reply #14 on:** February 20, 2009, 10:08:58 AM »

I am NOT running for office of any kind! Ha!
JJ

Jeff, if you're serious, ghs boomers 45,65,85,105,130