Paul Weller . . .

[bassduke49]

. . . is on Fallon tonight. I suppose Andy Lewis will be playing bass, usually a Rick 4004! Will DVR and see in the morning.

[paologregorio]

Peter Weller's a renaissance man...and I'm not talking about the band.

[Who's Who]

Am I missing the joke here?
I take you're talking about Paul Weller?

[bassduke49]

He's indicating that Paul Weller is not to be confused with the band Renaissance which is of interest to Rick bass players as bassist Jon Camp used one (or several) for some time:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_(band)

[FretlessOnly]

Yes, but the thread title is Peter Weller (an actor), not Paul Weller.

[bassduke49]

DOH!

Peter, Paul, sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't!

My bad, I meant Paul Weller (ex The Jam). I think I'm starting to lose it -- but I don't know what "it" is!

[bassduke49]

Aaaaannnyywwwaaayyyy . . .

Here it is:

http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com ... rtainment/

He plays a Montezuma Brown 4004Cii although it looks rather reddish in the stage lights. Niiiiccee!

[rickenbrother]

Aaaaannnyywwwaaayyyy . . .

Here it is:

http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com ... rtainment/

He plays a Montezuma Brown 4004Cii although it looks rather reddish in the stage lights. Niiiiccee!

I have edited the title to the proper name. I guess you had a blond moment with Paul being too obvious as being your own name as well. The reason why Andy's 4004Cii looks reddish is because he has two of them. A Montezuma Brown with the pickups shifted towards the bridge (interim position) and a Trans Red Cii with the pickups in the current position (towards the neck).

[8mileshigher]

DOH!

Peter, Paul, sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't!

I think I'm starting to lose it -- but I don't know what "it" is!

[rickenbrother]

In the vid that Paul posted, Andy Lewis is playing this gorgeous 4004Cii MB with the pickups towards the bridge, that was sold on ebay a few years ago.


Andy also uses this Trans Red 4004Cii, with pickups towards the neck. He must take advantage of each one having the pickups placed differently, depending on the song. Nice to see a pro bassist using a standard production 4004.

[BobHyde]

The bass is mixed nice and loud!

[rickenbrother]

Looks like Andy really loves Rickenbacker basses.

[Who's Who]

Not sure if anyone is aware but Andy Lewis released a great track featuring Paul Weller on vocals a few years back.
I have a couple of mate's who used to own a Classic Scooter shop in Brick Lane, London. They both knew Andy as a friend from his D.J days before he hooked up with Weller.
They told me he's one of the nicest guys you could ever wish to meet, and after Weller featured on his track he offered him the Bass Playing gig in his band after he got rid of Damon Minchella (previously of Ocean Colour Scene).

Anyway, next time you're on YouTube check out 'Are You Trying To Be Lonely' by Andy Lewis.

[Who's Who]

And here's a link to the song 'Are You Trying To Be Lonely' by Andy Lewis featuring Paul Weller:

http://youtu.be/VcoKaUoMxbo

And another couple of artists that had Weller providing guest vocals that folks in the States may not have heard

Noonday Underground feat Paul Weller - I'll Walk Right On:

http://youtu.be/f59lP-a-cZU

Death In Vegas feat Paul Weller - So You Say You Lost You're Baby:

http://youtu.be/D5p9z6qT7H8

Let me know what you think?