TOMMY

[jazzyvee]

I have never played anything by the who on bass except a few choice licks, but i'd like to do at least one full track of their some day with a live band just so i can get to experience the power of that genre and having an alembic bass and bass rig maxed out.🤘🏾🔊

[Pete si]

I have never played anything by the who on bass except a few choice licks, but i'd like to do at least one full track of their some day with a live band just so i can get to experience the power of that genre and having an alembic bass and bass rig maxed out.🤘🏾🔊

jazzy-ive been in a lot of cover bands. We did stones, Beatles Tull (ugh) but when it came time to do My Generation we all got a little louder and the crowd really took notice. Those opening chords really grabbed people. Hope you can someday experience it.

[jazzyvee]

My Generation is an awesome track. I got into the WHO when at senior school and a new kid I sat to in my class decided to enlighten me into rock music. So he brought in a series of albums every few weeks for me to check out. The first was Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy.

[Pete si]

I can’t explain (no pun intended) why their music had such an impact on me. To this day, over 50 years later, I still can’t drive without their music blasting away in the car. Sure, I listen to loads of other music and I learn different styles but when it comes to playing Who songs my juices really start flowing. If I were to have one thing I would want to do after the COVID thing passes it would be to play in a Who tribute band. I’m so glad I didn’t die before I got old.

[Pete si]

I think I’ve found the best transcription of Tommy. It’s Tommy-The Who Authentic Guitar Tab Edition. It has the chords, tabs for guitar and lyrics in album order along with some nice pics and notes. It’s $13 on kindle. While it has nothing for bass at least it’s the best jumping off point I’ve found. As for learning the bass, well, that’s where the fun comes in.