James Jamerson

Motown Bass Legend

James Jamerson

Jamerson the Bassist Over 70 Number one hitsGround breaking Electric bassist.Melodic bass linesLess Physical restrictionBusy bass lines.

Early LifeBorn January 29, 1936 in Charleston, SC Musical family Moved to Detroit with his motherBegan playing acoustic bass

4- discovered his instrument.3

Fender Precision BassFirst appeared on the market in 1951.Imitated electric guitar.Not immediately accepted by older musicians.Jamersons main instrument after 1961.

Motown EraMotown based in Detroit, MILed by Berry GordyMain bass player for Motown RecordsArtists would put off recording if he was unavailable.

After MotownStruggles with alcoholism.Moved to LA with Berry GordyRecorded and Toured with Marvin GayeWhats Going On?

LegacyDied in 1983 from alcohol poisoning and cirrhosis.Massive impact on musicSession players not listed on albums.Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. Standing in the Shadows of Motown.

Standing in the Shadows of MotownPublished in 1989, written by Berry Gordy and Dr. Licks. Detailed account of Jamersons life.49 Written transcriptions with recordings.Legendary bassists describe his influence.

Works Citedhttp://bassland.net/jamersonhits.htmhttp://www.allmusic.com/artist/james-jamerson-mn0000123578/biographyhttp://rockhall.com/inductees/james-jamerson/Photoshttp://basslessonshq.com/intermediate-lessons/the-most-important-songs-for-bassists-to-learn/http://www.detroitrocknrollmagazine.com/2014/01/james-jamerson-happy-birthday-detroits.html

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