Herbie Flowers began his musical training in 1956 when conscripted into the Royal Air Force: electing at first to serve for nine years as a bandsman playing tuba. He took up double bass as a second instrument to secure his "junior technician" stripe, and later moved to electric bass. After completing his military service he passed through the line-ups of several Dixieland jazz bands in the early 1960s, then discovered modern jazz. In 1965 he was engaged as a bandsman on the ocean liner Queen Elizabeth. In New York, after hearing a jazz electric bass in a night club, he acquired his own solid-body electric instrument, a Lake Placid Blue 1960 Fender Jazz Bass that he purchased from Manny's in New York City for $79.
Herbie the Love Bug is an anthropomorphic 1963 Volkswagen Beetle, a character that is featured in several Disney motion pictures starting with the 1968 feature film The Love Bug. He has a mind of his own and is capable of driving himself, and is also a serious contender in auto racing competitions. Throughout most of the franchise, Herbie is distinguished by red, white and blue racing stripes from front to back bumper, a racing-style number "53" on the front luggage compartment lid, doors, and engine lid, and a yellow-on-black '63 California license plate with the lettering "OFP 857".
History
Herbie's origins are firmly established in The Love Bug(1968). He was bought from Peter Thorndyke's showroom by San Franciscosocialite Mrs. Van Luit for her upstairs maid, but returned shortly afterwards due to reliability problems, and purchased by race-driver Jim Douglas (Dean Jones), who had earlier stood up for him against the pompous Thorndyke (David Tomlinson). Tennessee Steinmetz (Buddy Hackett), Jim's friend and housemate, names the car "Herbie" after his uncle Herb, a professional boxer whose broken nose greatly resembled the hood of a Volkswagen Beetle.
The movie follows the adventures of Herbie, Herbie's driver, Jim Douglas (Dean Jones), and Jim's love interest, Carole Bennett (Michele Lee). It also features Buddy Hackett as Jim's enlightened, kind-hearted friend, Tennessee Steinmetz, a character who creates "art" from used car parts. English actor David Tomlinson portrays the villainous Peter Thorndyke, owner of an autoshowroom and an SCCA national champion who sells Herbie to Jim and eventually becomes Jim's racing rival.
Walk On The Wild Side - The story behind the classic bass intro featuring Herbie Flowers.
An extract from the One Show featuring Herbie Flowers, and his part in the classic bass intro to Lou Reed's 'Walk on the wild side'.
Broadcast 9th June 2010
published: 22 Jun 2010
Herbie Flowers @ Barry Morgan Activity Six Same Bass Line As Above, Diffrent Rythm, Echoed Cow Bel
published: 12 Sep 2018
Herbie Flowers & Roger Coulam - Big Ned
Brian Keith "Herbie" Flowers is an English musician specialising in bass guitar, double-bass and tuba. He is noted as a member of Blue Mink, T. Rex and Sky and as one of Britain's best-known session bass-players, having contributed to recordings by Elton John (Tumbleweed Connection etc.), David Bowie (Space Oddity/Diamond Dogs), Lou Reed (Transformer including the prominent bass line of "Walk on the Wild Side"), Melanie (Candles in the Rain etc.), Roy Harper, David Essex, Allan Clarke, Al Kooper, Harry Nilsson (including bass on "Jump into the Fire"), Cat Stevens, Serge Gainsbourg, Paul McCartney and George Harrison: he also played bass on Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds. By the end of the 1970s Flowers had played bass on an estimated 500 hit recordings. -Wiki
published: 25 Jul 2017
'Bowie's new single made me cry'
Legendary bass player Herbie Flowers, who worked with David Bowie early in his
career, says the star's new single is "unique" and has had a
profound effect on him.
published: 13 Jan 2013
Herbie Flowers & Barry Morgan - Light Four
Herbie Flowers & Barry Morgan - Light Four - uploaded via http://www.mp32u.net/
published: 30 Oct 2011
Rachel Haywood - Herbie Flowers - Carolon
Rachel Haywood playing at Pan Explosion 2009 in Luton. This is the third of three pieces played.
published: 04 Jun 2009
Herbie Flowers, Barry Morgan - Light Six
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published: 18 Mar 2018
Sky - Toccata (Video)
UK instrumental band SKY playing electric treatment of Bach's "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor". Group specialised in fusing a variety of musical styles including light rock, progressive rock, classical and jazz. Audio version appeared on the band's second album "Sky 2" released in 1980. The latter was released as a single (under the name of "Toccata") and reached number 6 in the national pop charts, giving the band the opportunity of performing on Top Of The Pops.
published: 01 Apr 2010
BBC TV: Sky 4 «Forthcoming» (1982) | Kevin PEEK\John WILLIAMS\Steve GRAY\Herbie FLOWERS\Tristan FRY
Night Music on July 8th 1982 by BBC TV
0:00 1. West Wind
5:10 Herbie FLOWERS speak
5:30 2. My Gizelle
10:04 3. The Beatles - Fool on the Hill (Arr. Leo Brouwer)
John WILLIAMS & Kevin PEEK, guitar
13:04 Kevin PEEK speak
13:47 4. Tuba Smarties
17:07 Tristan FRY speak
17:26 5. Sister Rose
22:20 6. Listen With Mother
25:30 Steve GRAY speak
25:58 7. Meheeco
27:43 John WILLIAMS' solo
31:40 John WILLIAMS' solo
Acoustic Guitar [Adamas 6 String, Ovation
Classical], Electric Guitar [Gibson L55,
Fender 5], Guitar Synthesizer [Roland
Guitar Synth GR300] – Kevin PEEK*
Acoustic Guitar [Ovation Classical,
Martin Fleeson], Electric Guitar [Gibson
Les Paul] – John WILLIAMS*
Clavinet [Hohner], Grand Piano
[Steinway], Harpsichord [David Rubio
Double Manual], Synthesizer [Oberheim
...
An extract from the One Show featuring Herbie Flowers, and his part in the classic bass intro to Lou Reed's 'Walk on the wild side'.
Broadcast 9th June 2010
An extract from the One Show featuring Herbie Flowers, and his part in the classic bass intro to Lou Reed's 'Walk on the wild side'.
Broadcast 9th June 2010
An extract from the One Show featuring Herbie Flowers, and his part in the classic bass intro to Lou Reed's 'Walk on the wild side'.
Broadcast 9th June 2010
Brian Keith "Herbie" Flowers is an English musician specialising in bass guitar, double-bass and tuba. He is noted as a member of Blue Mink, T. Rex and Sky and ...
Brian Keith "Herbie" Flowers is an English musician specialising in bass guitar, double-bass and tuba. He is noted as a member of Blue Mink, T. Rex and Sky and as one of Britain's best-known session bass-players, having contributed to recordings by Elton John (Tumbleweed Connection etc.), David Bowie (Space Oddity/Diamond Dogs), Lou Reed (Transformer including the prominent bass line of "Walk on the Wild Side"), Melanie (Candles in the Rain etc.), Roy Harper, David Essex, Allan Clarke, Al Kooper, Harry Nilsson (including bass on "Jump into the Fire"), Cat Stevens, Serge Gainsbourg, Paul McCartney and George Harrison: he also played bass on Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds. By the end of the 1970s Flowers had played bass on an estimated 500 hit recordings. -Wiki
Brian Keith "Herbie" Flowers is an English musician specialising in bass guitar, double-bass and tuba. He is noted as a member of Blue Mink, T. Rex and Sky and as one of Britain's best-known session bass-players, having contributed to recordings by Elton John (Tumbleweed Connection etc.), David Bowie (Space Oddity/Diamond Dogs), Lou Reed (Transformer including the prominent bass line of "Walk on the Wild Side"), Melanie (Candles in the Rain etc.), Roy Harper, David Essex, Allan Clarke, Al Kooper, Harry Nilsson (including bass on "Jump into the Fire"), Cat Stevens, Serge Gainsbourg, Paul McCartney and George Harrison: he also played bass on Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds. By the end of the 1970s Flowers had played bass on an estimated 500 hit recordings. -Wiki
Legendary bass player Herbie Flowers, who worked with David Bowie early in his
career, says the star's new single is "unique" and has had a
profound effec...
Legendary bass player Herbie Flowers, who worked with David Bowie early in his
career, says the star's new single is "unique" and has had a
profound effect on him.
Legendary bass player Herbie Flowers, who worked with David Bowie early in his
career, says the star's new single is "unique" and has had a
profound effect on him.
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UK instrumental band SKY playing electric treatment of Bach's "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor". Group specialised in fusing a variety of musical styles including ...
UK instrumental band SKY playing electric treatment of Bach's "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor". Group specialised in fusing a variety of musical styles including light rock, progressive rock, classical and jazz. Audio version appeared on the band's second album "Sky 2" released in 1980. The latter was released as a single (under the name of "Toccata") and reached number 6 in the national pop charts, giving the band the opportunity of performing on Top Of The Pops.
UK instrumental band SKY playing electric treatment of Bach's "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor". Group specialised in fusing a variety of musical styles including light rock, progressive rock, classical and jazz. Audio version appeared on the band's second album "Sky 2" released in 1980. The latter was released as a single (under the name of "Toccata") and reached number 6 in the national pop charts, giving the band the opportunity of performing on Top Of The Pops.
Night Music on July 8th 1982 by BBC TV
0:00 1. West Wind
5:10 Herbie FLOWERS speak
5:30 2. My Gizelle
10:04 3. The Beatles - Fool on the Hill (Arr. Leo Brouwe...
Night Music on July 8th 1982 by BBC TV
0:00 1. West Wind
5:10 Herbie FLOWERS speak
5:30 2. My Gizelle
10:04 3. The Beatles - Fool on the Hill (Arr. Leo Brouwer)
John WILLIAMS & Kevin PEEK, guitar
13:04 Kevin PEEK speak
13:47 4. Tuba Smarties
17:07 Tristan FRY speak
17:26 5. Sister Rose
22:20 6. Listen With Mother
25:30 Steve GRAY speak
25:58 7. Meheeco
27:43 John WILLIAMS' solo
31:40 John WILLIAMS' solo
Acoustic Guitar [Adamas 6 String, Ovation
Classical], Electric Guitar [Gibson L55,
Fender 5], Guitar Synthesizer [Roland
Guitar Synth GR300] – Kevin PEEK*
Acoustic Guitar [Ovation Classical,
Martin Fleeson], Electric Guitar [Gibson
Les Paul] – John WILLIAMS*
Clavinet [Hohner], Grand Piano
[Steinway], Harpsichord [David Rubio
Double Manual], Synthesizer [Oberheim
OBX-A Polyphonic Synth, Korgi Trident
Polyphonic Synth] – Steve GRAY*
Double Bass, Bass Guitar – Herbie FLOWERS*
Drums [Premier Drumkit], Marimba
[Premier], Celesta – Tristan FRY*
___________________
Design – Cooke Key
Management – Peter Lyster-Todd
Mastered By – Chris Blair
Photography By – Brian Griffin
Producer – Haydn Bendall, Sky, Tony Clark
#bbc #sky #johnwilliamsguitar
Night Music on July 8th 1982 by BBC TV
0:00 1. West Wind
5:10 Herbie FLOWERS speak
5:30 2. My Gizelle
10:04 3. The Beatles - Fool on the Hill (Arr. Leo Brouwer)
John WILLIAMS & Kevin PEEK, guitar
13:04 Kevin PEEK speak
13:47 4. Tuba Smarties
17:07 Tristan FRY speak
17:26 5. Sister Rose
22:20 6. Listen With Mother
25:30 Steve GRAY speak
25:58 7. Meheeco
27:43 John WILLIAMS' solo
31:40 John WILLIAMS' solo
Acoustic Guitar [Adamas 6 String, Ovation
Classical], Electric Guitar [Gibson L55,
Fender 5], Guitar Synthesizer [Roland
Guitar Synth GR300] – Kevin PEEK*
Acoustic Guitar [Ovation Classical,
Martin Fleeson], Electric Guitar [Gibson
Les Paul] – John WILLIAMS*
Clavinet [Hohner], Grand Piano
[Steinway], Harpsichord [David Rubio
Double Manual], Synthesizer [Oberheim
OBX-A Polyphonic Synth, Korgi Trident
Polyphonic Synth] – Steve GRAY*
Double Bass, Bass Guitar – Herbie FLOWERS*
Drums [Premier Drumkit], Marimba
[Premier], Celesta – Tristan FRY*
___________________
Design – Cooke Key
Management – Peter Lyster-Todd
Mastered By – Chris Blair
Photography By – Brian Griffin
Producer – Haydn Bendall, Sky, Tony Clark
#bbc #sky #johnwilliamsguitar
An extract from the One Show featuring Herbie Flowers, and his part in the classic bass intro to Lou Reed's 'Walk on the wild side'.
Broadcast 9th June 2010
Brian Keith "Herbie" Flowers is an English musician specialising in bass guitar, double-bass and tuba. He is noted as a member of Blue Mink, T. Rex and Sky and as one of Britain's best-known session bass-players, having contributed to recordings by Elton John (Tumbleweed Connection etc.), David Bowie (Space Oddity/Diamond Dogs), Lou Reed (Transformer including the prominent bass line of "Walk on the Wild Side"), Melanie (Candles in the Rain etc.), Roy Harper, David Essex, Allan Clarke, Al Kooper, Harry Nilsson (including bass on "Jump into the Fire"), Cat Stevens, Serge Gainsbourg, Paul McCartney and George Harrison: he also played bass on Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds. By the end of the 1970s Flowers had played bass on an estimated 500 hit recordings. -Wiki
Legendary bass player Herbie Flowers, who worked with David Bowie early in his
career, says the star's new single is "unique" and has had a
profound effect on him.
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▪️ 2000s dance scene and contemporaries ...
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https://t.me/fieldrecordingsforcreativeminds
UK instrumental band SKY playing electric treatment of Bach's "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor". Group specialised in fusing a variety of musical styles including light rock, progressive rock, classical and jazz. Audio version appeared on the band's second album "Sky 2" released in 1980. The latter was released as a single (under the name of "Toccata") and reached number 6 in the national pop charts, giving the band the opportunity of performing on Top Of The Pops.
Night Music on July 8th 1982 by BBC TV
0:00 1. West Wind
5:10 Herbie FLOWERS speak
5:30 2. My Gizelle
10:04 3. The Beatles - Fool on the Hill (Arr. Leo Brouwer)
John WILLIAMS & Kevin PEEK, guitar
13:04 Kevin PEEK speak
13:47 4. Tuba Smarties
17:07 Tristan FRY speak
17:26 5. Sister Rose
22:20 6. Listen With Mother
25:30 Steve GRAY speak
25:58 7. Meheeco
27:43 John WILLIAMS' solo
31:40 John WILLIAMS' solo
Acoustic Guitar [Adamas 6 String, Ovation
Classical], Electric Guitar [Gibson L55,
Fender 5], Guitar Synthesizer [Roland
Guitar Synth GR300] – Kevin PEEK*
Acoustic Guitar [Ovation Classical,
Martin Fleeson], Electric Guitar [Gibson
Les Paul] – John WILLIAMS*
Clavinet [Hohner], Grand Piano
[Steinway], Harpsichord [David Rubio
Double Manual], Synthesizer [Oberheim
OBX-A Polyphonic Synth, Korgi Trident
Polyphonic Synth] – Steve GRAY*
Double Bass, Bass Guitar – Herbie FLOWERS*
Drums [Premier Drumkit], Marimba
[Premier], Celesta – Tristan FRY*
___________________
Design – Cooke Key
Management – Peter Lyster-Todd
Mastered By – Chris Blair
Photography By – Brian Griffin
Producer – Haydn Bendall, Sky, Tony Clark
#bbc #sky #johnwilliamsguitar
Herbie Flowers began his musical training in 1956 when conscripted into the Royal Air Force: electing at first to serve for nine years as a bandsman playing tuba. He took up double bass as a second instrument to secure his "junior technician" stripe, and later moved to electric bass. After completing his military service he passed through the line-ups of several Dixieland jazz bands in the early 1960s, then discovered modern jazz. In 1965 he was engaged as a bandsman on the ocean liner Queen Elizabeth. In New York, after hearing a jazz electric bass in a night club, he acquired his own solid-body electric instrument, a Lake Placid Blue 1960 Fender Jazz Bass that he purchased from Manny's in New York City for $79.