By Chris Jisi
Imagine walking through a living, breathing, three-dimensional version of BASS PLAYER in which you try out the gear in the reviews and ads, chat and interact with the featured artists and luthiers, get face-to-face instruction from the lesson columnists, and hear the transcribed and analyzed music—often in ensemble form—in a clinic or concert setting.
This is the concept behind BASS PLAYER LIVE!, a live event that brings the magazine to life once a year on the East or West Coast. It's the perfect venue at which to honor legendary bassists via annual Lifetime Achievement Awards. With BASS PLAYER LIVE! 2011 fast approaching—and rock great Jack Casady having just been announced as one of this year’s Lifetime recipients—it's a good time to make note of those who have already been honored. As someone who has been to all twelve previous events, I have plenty of a memories and anecdotes, as I’m sure many of you do. If you’re planning on attending BPL in Los Angeles October 22-23, don’t hesitate to stop me at S.I.R or the Key Club to share your stories.
Since its inaugural live event in 1997 (not counting several anniversary concerts at NAMM shows), BASS PLAYER has handed out 20 Lifetime Achievement Awards, beginning at Bass Day 1998 in New York City. But judge not; the list below is by no means comprehensive and complete. Rather it has depended on the availability of artists based on their touring and recording schedules, and often a little bit of luck. BP has also not previously presented posthumous Lifetime Achievement Awards. The first one may be bestowed in 2011 (stay tuned). What constitutes a recipient in our eyes? A veteran bass player with “triple threat” cred: significant contributions to the art of bass playing and to their chosen genre of music, along with a highly influential style. What bassists living or deceased, who we have not yet recognized, do you feel are deserving of this honor? Reach out and let us know. See you in Hollywood!
BASS PLAYER LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS
1998: Milt Hinton, Bobby Rodriguez
1999: Chuck Rainey
2000: Joe Osborn, Percy Heath
2001: Jerry Jemmott
2004: Anthony Jackson, Will Lee
2005: Ron Carter, Jack Bruce
2006: Stanley Clarke
2007: Lee Sklar, Tony Levin
2008: Carol Kaye, Verdine White, Mike Watt
2009: Rocco Prestia, Charlie Haden
2010: Bootsy Collins, Alphonso Johnson
18 comment(s) so far...
BASS PLAYER LIVE! Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
What about Paul McCartney?
By Doug Vogt on
6/16/2011 3:38 AM
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BASS PLAYER LIVE! Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
Jaco & James Jamerson
By Craig on
6/17/2011 9:31 AM
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BASS PLAYER LIVE! Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
I cast me vote for Larry Graham
By B.E. Nelson on
6/17/2011 1:13 AM
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BASS PLAYER LIVE! Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
Chris Squire!
By waltsnipe on
6/21/2011 7:56 AM
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BASS PLAYER LIVE! Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
Jaco & James Jamerson and Larry Graham
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6/21/2011 12:51 PM
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By Rick Jones on
6/24/2011 8:55 AM
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BASS PLAYER LIVE! Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
Larry Graham for sure!! still powerful touring with Prince!
By stephanie on
6/27/2011 11:54 AM
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BASS PLAYER LIVE! Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
I can't believe John Entwistle is not on your list of either living or dead recipients
By Peter Way-Rider on
6/29/2011 11:04 PM
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BASS PLAYER LIVE! Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
Larry Graham for sure!! still powerful touring with Prince!
By stephanie on
6/27/2011 11:55 AM
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BASS PLAYER LIVE! Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
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BASS PLAYER LIVE! Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
what about GEEZER BUTTLER and an unsung hero of the bass LEON WILKESON???
By Tas on
7/6/2011 12:06 PM
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BASS PLAYER LIVE! Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
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