Yes, I knew Nico, one of the greatest ever!

Hey Gary, thanks for sharing your views! For some of us, our playing style develops on its own in a way. We end up playing the way we play, the way we hear. It just kind of happens, especially when you don't try and model yourself after someone else and you want to have your voice on the instrument. I have recorded many tracks on my records and on sessions that are not slapped, as that was what I felt was right for the music at that time. The thing about slap bass is that it is a technique and sound that is very specific to the electric bass, so over the years it has become a major part of the sound and vibe of the electric bass, especially in funk oriented music. As a session bass player and a live bass player, it is always important to play what is right for the music. If slap bass is right for the song because of its vibe, sound, feel, and energy, then it's right for the song. That doesn't mean that is how you play every song all the time, you just do what feels right in that moment. The cool thing is that there are a lot of great bass players out there and a lot of great music to connect with that makes you feel what you want to feel. There are only 12 notes. It's so cool that they can be played in so many ways on the bass which has so many voices these days with different strings, tuning, amount of strings, and role in the music. The bass is extremely versatile these days, very cool........

@BrianBrombergBass Thanks for your explaination . Not singling you out , I just happened to be watching your video and thought I'd ask . Im a drummer , so i appreciate a good funky bottom beat . Your band is extremely talented as is you as well . Love this song and its groove . Is this an origamal piece ? And thanks for not being offended . Ive had that question on my mind for quite some time . Just thought Id put it out there to satisfy my curiousity . Thanks for answering

@@GaryPokrywka-bz2qx No offense at all. We all have our things that we gravitate too and moves us. Yes it is an original of mine and the band is great and so much fun to play with!

@BrianBrombergBass keep up the great tunes