Fred Thomas Archives
The 1969 Fender Jazz Bass James Brown Bought for Bootsy Collins Is Back on eBay
A historic 1969 Fender Jazz Bass purchased by James Brown for Bootsy Collins is back on the market, carrying decades of funk history and documentation.
Bootsy Collins’ First Fender Bass Just Sold — and the Final Bid Shocked Everyone
Bootsy Collins’ first Fender Jazz Bass, originally bought for him by James Brown, has officially sold at auction. Here’s the wild story behind the historic instrument.
Bootsy Collins’ Historic James Brown-Era Jazz Bass Surfaces for Auction
Bootsy Collins’ James Brown-era 1969 Fender Jazz Bass, the instrument that shaped early ’70s funk, is now up for auction through Heritage Auctions.
Funk Bass Line Lesson – James Brown’s “The Payback”
Today’s featured video is as instructional as it is cool. Bassist/instructor Anthony Pell breaks down how to construct a funk line, using James Brown’s “The Payback” – a tune from Godfather of Soul’s 1973 album of the same name. Fred Thomas was the bassist on that album, by the way. Pell breaks down three approaches to note selection for the...