Larry Graham and the Rick 4005

bassduke49 · Post by **bassduke49** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 6:25 pm

Somebody on the Bass Forum mentioned that he had seen a film clip of Sly & The Family Stone performing "Thank you falletinme be mice elf again" with Larry Graham on a Rick 4005. Now, Larry is universally credited with developing the "slap and pop" style, and that "Thank you . . . " is acknowledged to be the first recording of that style. Wouldn't it be interesting if the Rick 4005 was used to make that recording? Anybody out there who can help me track down this little tidbit of info? I'm working on a book on Rick basses, and if this thought happens to be the case, I think it would make an interesting addition to the book. And, of course, if there is anyone who can put me in touch with Larry Graham, I could ask him directly.

johnhall · Post by **johnhall** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 6:29 am

Ha- it only took four years, but a submission of mine just made [url=htp://www.engrish.com]Engrish.com's[/url] front page today.

I guess we'll have to wait until tomorrow to see what the permanent link is.

The only part they didn't include was my explanation:

"While visiting Ishigaki Island in Okinawa,Japan, I was intrigued by the full size billboards and a yacht in the harbor bearing the name of this diving school. This I had to check out for myself and ultimately ended up taking a diving lesson there with all the gear emblazoned "Scuba Team White, er . . . "

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 1:06 pm

Ha ha! Good one.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 3:55 pm

One of my fave language sites. HAR.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 3:56 pm

But what about Larry G?

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 4:19 pm

LOL!

I bet Larry Graham uses it too....