Such a cool solo that isn’t as hard as it looks at times!!! In case you didn’t know, Willie Weeks is a legendary bass guitarist renowned for his work across rock, blues, jazz, soul, country, and pop. He has been one of the most in-demand session musicians in the U.S. for over six decades, touring and recording with a vast array of artists such as:
- Donny Hathaway: Gained national recognition for his 3½‑minute bass solo on Voices Inside (Everything Is Everything) from Hathaway’s 1972 live album, widely regarded as one of his finest performances
- Eric Clapton: Served as Clapton’s house bassist during his world tour with the Crossroads Guitar Festival (2006–2007)
- The Rolling Stones & George Harrison: Played on It’s Only Rock & Roll and toured with Ronnie Wood, Harrison, and the Stones
- David Bowie: Contributed to Young Americans and other projects
- Stevie Wonder: Played on He’s Misstra Know It All
- Other Notable Artists: Gregg Allman, Jimmy Buffett, Aretha Franklin, Vince Gill, B.B. King, Rod Stewart, John Mayer, Carly Simon, and many more
Video Information
- Bass: Fender Vintera III Early 60s Jazz
- Strings: Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats
- DI Box: Grace M303 Active
- Outboard effects: API Select Tranzformer Compressor
- Audio Interface: Antelope Zenith 2
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