The Real World: Earl “RRRL” Thornton
Home base San Tan Valley, AZ
Occupation Elementary and middle school orchestra director; private lessons
Gigs Izzy Edible
Basses Palatino laminated bass (the beater bass), circa-1900 German carved bass (the orchestral and lesson bass), Modulus Quantum 5-string
Rig K&K Bass Master pro pickup & preamp, Line 6 POD X3 Live, Ampeg SVT-3PRO, Ampeg PR-410HLF
Effects Line 6 POD X3 Live
Strings, etc. D’Addario Helicore Hybrid (upright), Rotosound PSD Bass (electric)
Heroes & Inspiration Jon Liebman, “Fleeb” Thomas, Miles Mosley
How did you come to play bass? I have always been a fan of the underdog. When I started going to see live shows, I felt the bass was the underdog of the group. So I went out & bought one!
What’s a lesson you’ve learned along the way? Never burn a bridge. Find your personal voice. Mash up what you have learned from all those great players and make it your own.
Contact J13@cox.net, www.IzzyEdible.com, www.myspace.com/izzyedible, www.facebook. com/izzyedible, www.twitter.com/izzyedible