How to play like Bruce Foxton of The Jam - Bass Habits - Ep 66

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[@fkat1666]

I like how Paul looks at bass players who are not overly flashy. I mean there's more to bass than slapping. Also gives voice to pick players.

[@ricardojmestre]

Totally agreed. Pick players are not a taboo here 🎉

[@Metal_Horror]

Only one of my favorite bass players ISN'T a predominantly pick player (Jamerson). The whole thing against pick players is just stupid. It's a *really* weird form of gatekeeping. Anyway I agree about Paul's taste. He knows good bass playing comes in all shapes and sizes, and there are so many ways to make good music. I wouldn't exactly call Foxton basic, though. He has a bunch of tricks up his sleeve, and you need a very fast and accurate right hand if you want to emulate his style, and his attack is fairly strong. The man has chops, especially in the songwriting department -- I don't see why Weller gets all the credit. These songs are as much Foxton as they are Weller, and Buckler has an undeniably unique style himself, so...

[@fkat1666]

Basic isn't an insult, basic meaning can hold down a root. Of course he is more than that, but all the flash is for not if you can't hold down the song. 😮

[@markwright-c1o]

I hate slap bass. So cheesy.

[@tonybates7870]

About time this guy got some attention. There was a sea change in rock bass around 1977, and Bruces Foxton and Thomas were a big part of it.

[@Metal_Horror]

I agree. I believe Foxton's influence is pervasive. Matt Freeman for example, considered a bass legend in and out of the punk world, seems to be influenced as much by Foxton as Simonon and Lemmy, and probably more.

[@jacqueline1598]

Thank you for mentioning Bruce Thomas! A fave o' mine for decades! 😎

[@duffbaker9554]

After the break-up of the band, it was Paul Weller who went on to a successful career. Though he's played in several other bands (after a very short solo career right after the Jam's break-up), the great Bruce Foxton remains criminally overlooked. Thank-you for this clip!

[@WilliamSullivan-uv1ht]

He worked and made money at it, so it was successful.

[@Scotttyist]

It's pretty cool that their first single was built around Foxton's bass hook. It catches your ear over everything else in that song.

[@gerardmccavana4905]

Brilliant, creative player and band. Don't forget that Bruce practically sang 75% of the time too

[@sjf8040]

Thanks for doing this one, Foxton is so underrated as an influential bass player. He definitely influenced me. The Jam are one of the best bands of that era. And one of my favs.

[@RaulDuke773]

One of the most underrated bassists of all time, he was the perfect counterpoint to Weller. Put Peter Hook in that category too....

[@josederibas9484]

Mediocre as the assh*le that plays in AC DC

[@Chief_Brody]

Ahhh there it is- the "underrated" comment on a KZbin video. I was wondering how far I'd have to scroll but shouldnt have worried. According to KZbin comments sections EVERYTHING IS UNDERRATED.

[@devinthierault]

@@Chief_Brody Ringo Farrt was the most underrated bongo player in history.

[@mickcrocodiledundee6353]

Peter Hook is arguably the most influential bassist of the last 43 years (every indie fucker of the last 25 years is imitating him). He isn't underrated at all.

[@stephennowak2884]

@@Chief_Brody To be fair though, when has Bruce Foxton or JJ Burnell ever been in a top 50 bass players list anywhere? Even seen a few top 100 bass players lists float about and neither of them were on it, I thikits almost criminal, but music is subjective I suppose. So I'm going with underrated as there not just one hit wonders but both Foxton and Burnell have filled multiple albums with absolutely bangin bass lines that are fun to play. lol

[@mikesmith8187]

I saw The Jam play at Guildford in Surrey, and I remember studying his every move he made on his Rickenbacker, and it shaped my playing to this day.

[@moreheff]

Nice to see an appreciation of Bruce's bass playing. He does not know it but he taught me how to play bass in my early novice days. I would sit for many an hour trying to work out his bass lines whilst learning my new instrument. I notice a lot of my own licks and lines in your description of Bruce's boxes. Still use them and variations of. Can't go wrong. Great work

[@daniellemos4413]

Fantastic analysis and great video. Bruce has always been one of my favorite bassists, especially for the stage action!

[@SteveJones-gz4vd]

Just my Story , as a young lad of 15 years old I begged my parents to let me see the Jam in Glagow apollo , the gave in and they drove me and 3 of my friends for our first ever concert, was problably around 1984, any case , blew my mind, after that saw Stiff little fingures a few weeks later and wne ton to see hundreds of Bands. Th emid to late 80's early 1990 was a really special time for me and watching, following live bands ! Am now 57, life is not was it was, still love it but different things now like Gardening, who would have thunk ?

[@davidboyce8683]

When you have a strong rhythm section like Bruce and Rick , magic will always happen.

[@RaiderfanCali]

GREAT VIDEO! Didn't realize how good Bruce Foxton is and I've been listening to him for close 40 years

[@hqhq4611]

Same here. Both his bass and vocals filled a ton of space which is so necessary when playing in a trio.

[@danielg.w5733]

one of my favourite bass players. perfect companion to the chord machine that is paul weller

[@slumlord72]

Bruce inspired me to pick up bass in the 80s, and also guitar. I actually got both a Rickenbacker 4001 bass AND 330 guitar, both in fireglo. They inspired my musical journey.

[@andrewpappas9311]

Always thought Bruce was a super underrated bassist, his playing with The Jam was awesome

[@Chief_Brody]

another "underrated" comment. Everything is underrated.

[@MatthewTomich]

​@@Chief_BrodyU2 and The Beatles are not under rated. Adam Clayton and Ringo Starr are underrated.

[@thehangingbandits]

Foxton is a legend. Great video man!

[@patrickmullins8472]

I absolutely love Fuxton, my uncle and my mum were the ones who got me into the jam for a really early age. Fab bassist.

[@SevanStick]

Amazing! I‘m fifty but didn‘t know the band nor the player. Thank you man. 🙏

[@aurelianabolognesi8272]

Anche io li ho scoperti da poco, anche se li conoscevo di nome non li avevo mai ascoltati. Folgorata, e trovo che fossero molto avanti per i loro tempi

[@daviddring2365]

Seriously, I dont understand how Foxton isn't in the conversation regarding the greatest bassists of all time!

[@mooradchoudhry4035]

Fabulous, spot on analysis of the man who inspired me to play bass, and your commentary is worthy of his great talent! Thank you so much for this great video! Please, please, please do an anaytical video of Stuart Morrow of New Model Army and Martin Hewes of The Redskins, two more great bass players 😊

[@misfit2022]

I saw Bruce Foxton with punk rock legends Stiff Little Fingers, fantastic bass player and he was in SLF three times as long as The Jam

[@TheGeordieBassist]

Fantastic video! Love The Jam 👍

[@davidreichert9392]

I absolutely love your selection of bass players that you cover. You choose many under appreciated bassists and it's great to get some coverage on some of my favourites.

[@pacoruizserrano]

Great!

[@yokosomike]

Lots of inspiration from Bruce as a bass player. Loved his sound and attack. Thanks for the video!

[@Nyquest]

Beat Surrender is Bruce at his best, serving the song yet putting his mark all over it, even if it is a big dirty brown one. Give it a go, watch you don't bust your wrist off attempting it.

[@rodrigod3349]

My inspiration for playing bass, thanks for the video

[@thomasfioriglio]

Another excellent profile, Paul. In many ways, I find the playing of Foxton and Mike Mills similar. The bass carries the melody and the guitarists aren't that flashy. Thanks for this profile.

[@hqhq4611]

And they both played Rickenbackers for much of their careers.

[@MatthewTomich]

​@@hqhq4611*both played Rickenbackers for only their first two albums.

[@MatthewTomich]

​@@hqhq4611The guitar players played Rics!

[@richardbrown5420]

Great episode (as always!). I really like a bassist called Paul Gray who played with Larry Wallis, the Damned and Eddie and the Hotrods. Best examples are the original 1970s version of Police Car (Larry Wallis) and "We sing... the cross" (Eddie and the hotrods). Both are on KZbin. Really interesting style but might be a bit obscure for your channel. Well worth a listen though.

[@geraldhugley3618]

Me to. Love the Damned.

[@mickcrocodiledundee6353]

Paul is amazing. One of my favourites.

[@tonybates7870]

I had Life On The Line by Eddie/Hot Rods feat. Paul Gray. Great album.

[@oliverrickard9970]

The dammed are another band who never got the attention they deserved. Larry Wallis has a couple of great songs as well not many people know about

[@slimpixie2404]

And he played for UFO too! He's a really melodic player, you're never totally sure what he's going to play next. Oh and I think he has a signature run too :)

[@StormbringerI]

As Other people said Paul Raven would be a great video especially Killing Joke Era

[@sebjohnson5028]

just what I was going to say :)

[@robfricker]

Nice 👍 For me Bruce is one of the most inspirational bass players of my generation and I’m glad someone else above mentioned that a lot of the time he’s also singing, not just backing vocals, a lot of the time it’s like second lead vocals. Go see any Jam tribute act and the bass player will always be the weak link, the bass maybe right but most of the vocals will be either wrong or missing, rarely it’s even close to how good he was, there are hundreds of wannabe Wellers, but theres only one Bruce Foxton. 😎👍

[@mediasurfer]

Excellent analysis! Cheers!

[@mccypr]

Nice analysis! Thanks! 😎

[@susragejr477]

His work with Stiff Little Fingers is awesome too check it out

[@filipporimondi7857]

Bruce was and still is a top groover of that era, but let's not forget Graham Maybe of Joe Jackson Band..!!

[@subparnaturedocumentary]

yes! the jam have one the best bass tones in that british mod punk scene

[@sascofiasco-Ianf180]

Just started following your channel, loving it, keep it up

[@liamjay6844]

Been looking forward to this one so much, he's one of my favourite bass players. Any chance we could get Stuart Morrow from New Model Army someday?

[@viniciustinoco6206]

I love it! What about a Eric Wilson(Sublime) for next ?

[@fkat1666]

Paul Raven next woot

[@jacksonfritts2988]

Thank you for your work... but I BEG you to do Mike Watt of minutemen, firehose

[@Mod-rw9cw]

Let’s get on thing clear. Bruce was never underrated by any real fan of The Jam. We all know how good he was and still is. So stop talking crap just for likes !

[@oliverrickard9970]

I think people are just frustrated by everyone that just 'like' the jam believing Paul was a one man band and strung these basslines together on his own. I've met Bruce a couple times he's a genuine guy and I've got no problems raising attention to get him the recognition he deserves

[@docsavage8640]

@oliverrickard9970 one notable thing about Weller's music after the Jam is the notable lack of really great bass lines

[@MatthewTomich]

See the last 10 seconds.

[@adambidas9425]

Would like to see any of the following…Ryan martinie- mudvayne, dirk lance/Ben Kenney- incubus, Norwood Fisher- fishbone Alex Webster- cannibal corpse, Sean Malone- cynic, Martin Mendez- opeth

[@kameronwraithd.k.5363]

Can you make an episode on Chris Slorach (METZ) or Pavel Kozlov? (Molchat Doma)

[@CuzzinVinny100]

What are boxes? Is it the same as an arpeggio?

[@80ssynthfan48]

The box is a specific limited area of the fretboard, but in effect here it could be said to be similar to an arpeggio.

[@MatthewTomich]

It is a pattern of notes in the scale that he often uses. It is a box shape on the neck of the bass.

[@McDoinky]

Man how do you set up your p bass?

[@HeadacheMachine]

...still waiting for dUg Pinnick of KING's X Bass habits video!

[@davidfox7983]

Super player The mix left the bass out front

[@borysokorokov9018]

Steve Kilbey or Mark Burgess one day please

[@sandrabecht4489]

👍🇩🇪

[@docsavage8640]

They were not a "mod revival band" and you can hardly say they "formed in 1972" with the actual lineup on all their records. Silliness.

[@fkat1666]

I like it but just like auto tune when it's overly used uggg.

[@stephencotton5760]

Great bass terrible hair cut