RIP Johnnie Bassett

[DC Ron]

Didn't know Mr Bassett, but his obituary in today's Washington Post shows him wailing on a Super Eagle with Johnnie inlaid on the pickguard. Here's a video.

 

 

 

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[yoslate]

Thanks for that post, DC! I'd seen Johnnie before, but I always dig hearing this kind of band...his style of playing. Tasty, understated, and a host of good players, falling deep into the pocket. Horn section and a B3...what I wouldn't give.... And check out the capo, on the Big Box!

[DC Ron]

i like this style too. Almost makes me happy to be blue...

[davesultra]

Sad to hear. He was still actively playing in the Detroit area. I'd seen him playing live on a local Detroit morning news show just a couple of months ago. I'd said to myself I should go check him out. Sure wish I had. RIP Johnnie.