FRED FRIAR | ELECTRIC
BASS
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Current Location Lavalette, WV |
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Hometown Lavalette, WV |
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Experience Playing since 1982 |
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Gigs Freelance |
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Gear Fender and Fender Derivatives |
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Day Job Consulting Electrical Engineer |
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Why I Started
Playing Bass In my sophomore year of high school, I wanted to join stage
band. I had recently been introduced to the playing of Geddy
Lee, and that inspired me to choose bass. Other influences are John
Entwistle, Bernard Edwards, and Louis Johnson, as well as hundreds of others. |
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Why I Play Bass
Today I still enjoy
playing, and maintaining my bass craft at a level of excellence required by
any style or playing opportunity I may encounter. As one should progress and
evolve in their day job and life in general, I enjoy keeping my sound and
abilities contemporary. |
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Light Bulb Moment After several years of languishing as
a room player, I attended a clinic presented by Dave LaRue in Clearwater, FL.
Watching Dave's chops and tasteful use of effects motivated me to woodshed in
the elements of playing that I never properly learned, or
had become sloppy or lazy at. That bit of polish motivated me to jump into
the local music scene, giving me ample gigging opportunities and winning the
respect of local musicians and bandleaders. |