Larry Graham Super Bass Slapping FULL

[@Buelligan88]

He a total package. Plays, sings, writes, produces, changes the way an instrument is played and then shows you how he did it!

[@FatPeaceman]

+Buelligan88 yeah man cannot imagine how funk would be today without him

[@HFGrooveMen]

I assume he can cook too.

[@halmedrano]

Sounds like he's cookin' right here in this video!

[@utubehound69]

Too bad he's in that Cult & led others into it MJ & Prince.

[@built4speed101]

Watchman4u I agree! The Jehovah witnesses is a cult...to deny Christ Jesus as God is cultic and false doctrine.

[@yurismir1]

Ladies and gentleman: the father of slap bass. Without him, there would be no Marcus Miller, Flea, Les Claypool, Mark King, etc., etc. , etc.

[@bewe_id9212]

U right brother..... absolutly right....

[@edreyes894]

Bravo!

[@travisyates5411]

And no davie504 ha

[@reido3386]

@@travisyates5411 SLAPP!

[@Brandon75689]

I hate when people say this shit. You do realize if he never "made it popular" Someone else would. Also usually discoveries like this are multi-discoveries. 1 person doesn't just invent it up. Usually colleagues or people around the world that had nothing to do with him were doing it too. He most likely brought it to the mainstream.

[@ZEGO24x]

The dude is not only brilliant, he has the most positive upbeat vibe about him as well - Awesome...

[@sputnut]

That vibe likely stems from his faith.

[@ljgarrison6910]

@@sputnut I think it stems from Bass.

[@danielfronc4304]

@@ljgarrison6910 He's very humble, happy, approachable, and thankful towards his fans. His expertise on various musical instruments doesn't lend to to such kindness, as we've seen from altogether too many other musicians. His strong religious roots in the Jehovah's Witnesses on the other hand, well.....

[@midinerd]

@@sputnut there's tons of religious people who are a total bummer. if he smiles that big after he puts down a bible, maybe. The love for music is what this video is, ain't no nothin else

[@MarioinRmd]

If this guy isn't the coolest dude on earth, I don't know who is.

[@RonaldMoD]

+MarioinRmd To be honest I think he is the opposite of "cool". He is pure love, pure music. "Cool" is self centered and self aware. You need to be all but that. Peace :-)

[@Spirtelol]

Funny you should ask that! It's actually me

[@benjaminwalker4800]

Lol, you got it backward, RonaldMoD

[@ClémentCeni]

THE BASSIST OF THE FUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bwjtsa]

We can discuss the semantics of "cool" all day. At the end of that day this guy is COOL!

[@spiderxbass]

Every time I see any video of this guy I have those mixed feelings: 1-What shitty bass player I am. 2-How can i be so funky? 3-I need more videos of this guy.

[@jcdc6492]

It is a great question a person should ask of oneself - how can I be so funky?

[@keithturbin6768]

i keep thinking why haven't i seen damon wayans playing larry graham in a skit or movie, serious or comedy

[@veshaw.]

I haven't showered since I watched this video

[@sixstring8450]

I love the way Larry plays the bass but the guy's also one hell of a singer....also, whoever that drummer is, he's a complete beast.

[@andrewcallaghan2359]

any bass player, good bad or ugly, is always elevated by a good drummer

[@andrewcallaghan2359]

ironic that Larry developed his signature style in the absense of a drummer. True innovator!

[@Educatedbrother71]

That drummer is Bad Man!!!

[@dmitrisalcedo]

the late Kozo Suganuma

[@tbassrollin5990]

151 ignorant people who don't know that Larry Graham is the original creator of the Slap and Pluck bass Technique thats played all over the world. You slapbass because of this man. Godfather of slap bass!! Larry Graham USA/TEXAS BORN USA!!

[@donaldjohnson5238]

No body like Larry Graham. My all time favorite bass player. Often imitated but never duplicated.

[@manjay49]

There's "slapping" and then there's Larry Graham. No one sounds or plays like Larry. No one. Period. Also, he's a great singer and *performer*. Awesome.

[@anitabooker1311]

I forgot how good Larry Graham is on the bass guitar as well as a great singer. Brother is off the chain.

[@captobvious891]

Les Claypool plays bass like this

[@crasheffort]

32:55 Super Mario Bros Underground level 🍄🍄🍄

[@elimastermind6684]

crasheffort I was thinking the same

[@darkhierophant4914]

This is also subbed in japanese too... so...

[@KrackDaddy]

amazing

[@jokkergar]

Play it at 1x75 to get the right speed

[@DJLNRoRNLJD]

Your comment should have got a million likes, its obviously impossible because we've known for a long time majority are dunce.

[@bassmaiasa1312]

This the deepest, most advanced master class in music I've ever seen. Every time he says "this is very important ..."

[@GamerGeekThug]

25:08 straight up doom metal.

[@skip5050]

No one else like him. Many imitators, many duplicators. The Bass line to his song "Hair," probably the greatest bass line ever written!!

[@waynefoote3781]

The KING! Longevity is on FULL Display here after all of these decades ....Larry you are the Best Funkster EVER!

[@GuitarBassCigar]

That jet phase pedal is fantastic. 24:37

[@BWPT.]

Almost Black Sabbath vibe

[@hereforhalibut]

@@BWPT. dude this is awesome. it's Phantom of the Opera

[@1974spr]

WOW this man makes the bass SO DARN COOL! He plays with such precision, heart and soul that you can't help but stop and listen. His licks are BEASTLY! He's amazing.

[@ursamage]

Even though I've been playing bass for over 30 years....everytime I hear him play it's like going back to school again!!! :-)

[@micknordstrom2591]

25 minutes in it sounds like Doom metal! :) This guy is amazing! The drummer is amazing too.

[@rainbowslushy223]

larry graham does black sabbath

[@ObscureDominion]

its a mozart piece actually

[@lukro1116]

actually, Doom metal sounds like this! haha

[@ethereal120]

What piece is it exactly?

[@dillona2349]

Holy cow, thanks for pointing that out. Reminds me of Geezer Butler's tone on The Mob Rules album.

[@jeffmoore9487]

When he says "it's kinda like a train", it's an understatement. Leaves you at a loss for words cuz he seems to have added a chapter to the meaning of the subject of music and what's possible. If I just listen to Sly songs, I'd never have understood what's actually hitting me, much less exactly the recipe of the punch. I love how he emphasizes that he wasn't trying or wanting to play bass. The name Graham should be taught along with the greats of history. His accidental (?) discovery of bass rhythm is perhaps comparable to the invention of counterpoint in classical music, and has underscored a common sound track for a couple of generations of humans across the planet.

[@czarpaul01]

Can't imagine having a gift like that voice, then being the most amazing bass player in top of it! Legendary.

[@hillarycourchaine6829]

Larry Graham is one of the greatest bass players ever to exist. He's one of the reasons why I decided to learn how to play the bass guitar.

[@Memesaplenty]

So rare that somebody has a combination of such incredible technical skill and soul.... A true natural musician.

[@nizamjawhari]

No one can sport White like my boy Larry

[@gtrman69777]

Even after Labor Day he would still be looking cool. 😎

[@Dizlexus]

Larry Graham walked into a music store and found me slapping. He sat and talked and played with me, then left. He was very nice. Once the door closed the owner said "that was Larry Graham".

[@Noided88815]

Dizlexus r/thathappened

[@huguettetchiapi1126]

@@Noided88815 i was legit about to comment 'today on things that never happened' ashsklslllklsks

[@lbauer9503]

Did you quit playing after that?

[@lordbane729]

F**k me !

[@timothylawson3262]

This a great story, wouldn't been able to slap anymore when he came in.

[@dansdoves3650]

BIG CONGRATS !! Larry Graham !!! Picked #1 Bassist in the March 4th 2021 edition of EAST BAY TIMES . The East Bay Times is a newspaper serving the San Francisco east bay with a million readers (maybe not a million but close to it)

[@bobbyy8369]

WOW! What can you say to this brutha? A master of bass and music. He played with Sly back in the day. The creator of the slap bass. Funkmaster!! forever I salute you.

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

One of the greatest bass players. When he slips into the bass line from ""Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" at 34.15....woooo!

[@kennethcraddock2313]

Larry Graham did for the bass what Jimi Hendrix did for the 6 string electric, man da brothers revolutionized the electric guitar.

[@flipflopmcgurt3403]

Brothers did that with EVERY instrument ... EVERY

[@ljgarrison6910]

@@flipflopmcgurt3403 Interesting

[@richardkiambubrown9325]

Larry Graham is my favorite Bass Player of all time. I saw him many times in the past when he played with SLY & The FAMILY STONE then he eventually went solo and formed his own band GRAHAM CENTRAL STATION. Its amazing,he's playing on bass with a drummer and it sounds so full like an entire band is with him. That's part of Larry Graham's GENIUS

[@JustK009]

Anyone who has ever raised a thumb to a bass has to acknowledge Mr. Graham! Yesssssss!!!!

[@sIMODINHO]

THIS GUY IS A FUNKING LEGEND

[@keithrjackson]

For people who are curious, the groove used during the Jet Phaser demo is The Phantom of the Opera. Yes, he DID.

[@jefferywashington169]

Larry man your one of the best in the business brother thank for your contribution to the music word luv you!!!

[@ppp8350]

This is one of the most gifted men I've ever heard/seen playing on bass...unfunkingbelievable!!Same league as Hendrix...Thanx for uploading!

[@fredriff01]

Thank You So Much for this super video Mr Larry Graham, it's so wonderful to know where and how it all come together, Thanks to the young great drummer and the crew... Love to you, you are so great and humble, Thanks to your influences your Mum and family. Much Love & Respect. A Fan

[@dairenn]

39:41 - ABSOLUTELY F's me up. Cannot believe how good this sounds. This dude's beyond good.

[@austinhewitt4124]

Hahaha you said it brother! Smokes the album version in my opinion. Such a genius of a human being, respect to Mr. Graham

[@trentdee7]

THE O.G OF ALL FUNK BASS GUITAR PLAYERS!...I LOVE IT!....

[@IamCurrentlyAscending]

He's gotta be the happiest guy alive. Now, I get it. Like, I understand what he's saying. I can see it, I can hear it, but I still have no idea how he's doing it. Insane skill.

[@bevco22]

One can tell that this man would have been such a great person to know. He seems like someone who would always be laughing and having a positive happy time. Truly a great spul

[@doalwa]

Damn, it'll take me hours to wipe that funk off my face...Larry Graham's a monster, way to funky to be true actually

[@clscls9481]

Great entertainer and bassist and vocalist and songwriter and composer and he's just the real deal...

[@Modcorpable]

Imagine if he managed to collaborate with old jimi....

[@josalynbuchanan8812]

Thumping, Plucking and Pulling the Strings with his Hands And Singing with a "Pitch Perfect Voice from Baritone to 1st Tenor. That is Total Talent !!!!!! Thank You, "Sir" Larry Graham !!!!!!

[@johngarrett9418]

Anybody that can make their guitar sound like a motorcycle he is a beast. Larry Graham is that. He was ahead of his time. The first time I heard earthquake back in the day when I bought the 8 track to now do you wanta dance I was blown away by the song earthquake. Larry Graham is the king of bass guitar playing. Hands down

[@alvinburns461]

Larry Graham, is my favorite Electric Basses. I love his simplistic styling, inflection, percussion style of playing the bass. His styles has help me excel my career playing the his funky style of slapping. Also, he play as if he is one with the bass, Oh so funky!

[@streetvan1997]

How do people give this a thumbs down? Guess people with absolutely no clue what’s good music. This guy has so much talent. Respect

[@beazin579]

This is so wonderful. Obviously the inspiration like players such as Flea and Les Claypool, I'm so enthralled.

[@lowellgillett6486]

When he plays Pow I completely lost my shit. You seriously can’t get more funky and groovy than that.

[@lowellgillett6486]

Definitely completely lost my shit too. haha

[@lowellgillett6486]

Oh shit. Dats me!

[@Aquelanter]

34:13 made me so happy! Best bass line ever and priceless facial expressions.

[@johngarrett9418]

The man cannot be touched when it comes to the bass guitar. Hands down a legend.

[@lbamm]

Obviously in love with his music! We are too! AWESOME!

[@angelobrooks1112]

Larry Graham was my bass model growing up in the 70"s. Started with Sly & gravitated to this super thump sound. Saw Graham Central Station about a dozen times in the 70's. OMG is this man the mack daddy of slap bass. LJ of the Brothers Johnson took it to another level. LG is the godfather for sure. Enuff said...Back in the day we called it THUMPING!!!! EC Brown my drummer & I did a lot of kicking back in the day!!! Fender P-bass was the tool of choice...

[@rired2005]

A monster, ahead of his time.... Just, WOW...

[@garymorrison4139]

+rired2005 It seems now like a lot of artists of his generation were ahead of their time in part because they thought the world could be changed with the tools of artistic discovery and that gave impetus to pushing the envelope. As this was true of Graham and Hendrix it was likewise true of James Brown and many others who glimpsed a broader horizon and became explorers. The imagination was given permission to assert itself. At some deeper level following MLK's I Have A Dream speech there was an assertion of political vision for a time as well. Maybe the two were connected.

[@rired2005]

+gary morrison So well said, Gary...

[@JeremyForest]

+gary morrison Well said words that you typed here, Gary. You're so right that Graham and Hendrix changed the style of music forever. Also, Motown in-studio session musician, James Jamerson of The Funk Brothers changed bass forever and influenced a lot of people.

[@jonsteele9098]

+JeremyForest " You're so right that Graham and Hendrix changed the style of music forever." They weren't the only ones.

[@jonsteele9098]

+gary morrison You're reading too much into it. They were just musicians doing what musicians like to do and having fun. Along the way, they invented and/or stumbled upon new ways to play their instruments resulting in new, cool-sounding music.

[@oldschoolbbass]

Man I'm glad to see full video had not been able to find a copy of it thanks for posting. I learned larry's lines back in the day just by playing his bass parts with record player. Still one of my bass heroes. Got to see him live once. He came into the audience and stood my chair just jamming away. One hell of a show at the Warner Theater Washington, D.C.

[@bravo915]

the word genius is thrown around a lot. But this guy is a bass genius. There's no other way to put it.

[@kevinlawson2290]

Aboslutely and positively mind blowing no other words come to mind as I watch with my mouth open

[@EricAustinYun]

Here's something to think about; without Larry Graham, we would have no Flea or Davie504. Thank you Larry for everything you've done in terms of SLAPP

[@rebeccakearney7184]

Larry the the greatest bass ever I DONT GIVE A FUCK WHO DONT LIKE IT THE CREATOR OF THE SLAP

[@4sh024]

I'm coming back to watch this classic again!

[@TrackStriker]

16:22 "oohh ewww ehhh ouhhh" :D Love his playstyle.

[@austinhewitt4124]

Thats straight pimpcane. The jam that follows is god like

[@megaboxxx]

This had got to be one of the most entertaining bass videos i have seen! Truly masterful

[@seanlyles9066]

one of the VERY Best of all time!!!!

[@jeyrey3898]

I've only been playing bass for only a year, normally these kind of videos from the pro's are so overwhelming, but he is having so much fun, he makes it seem so "light". He calms my anxieties, and makes me feel like "its ok, everything's ganna be ok", moral of the story here; just have fun, and learn, but have funnnn.

[@adamlangdon11]

I learned all these rhcp songs as a kid and had no idea about this man. The internet has it's values. Too bad about jw and prince.they make him look nuts. I love this style no matter what.

[@Jeffjazzy]

Perhaps you feel a little different about him if you sat down and spoke with him rather than speaking only on assumption.

[@BUDDHA8888]

Such a talented guy. Inspirational. that said, man that POOR DRUMMER. having to keep up with him like that! Shout out to that guy too!

[@bampanissk9314]

LG himself is indeed exactly what he called as "antique" ... good AND old :-) When I watch him playing and singing I am somehow getting the strange feeling of watching "Jimi Hendrix on bass guitar"

[@mbass718]

Holy smokes...if this isn't one of the most badass ridiculously Fonky videos on ALL of KZbin I don't know what is!!! So so thankful I got to see Larry with GCS a bunch of times in the 90s when they used to play at the now gone unfortunately Tramps nightclub. To this day... they're still way up there as some of the best Funk shows I've ever seen. Larry hands down gets the best live bass sound I've ever seen and heard. Seeing him with Prince is also way way up there as some of the most insanely funky concerts I ever saw! This video is pure Gold!!! Thanks so much whoever posted it. This'll be on heavy rotation probably for the rest of my life 😉🎸🤗🙏💙✌️🕺👏🎶🎵🔥💯🔥✌️

[@Marcondo1950]

We are lucky to see the Man that invented that style.

[@michaeloliver5640]

my mentor he's the reason I took a liking to the Bass at age 7 ,been listening ,following Mr Graham since sly family stone and grand central station

[@Educatedbrother71]

Larry Graham.....Louis"Thunder Thumb" Johnson of the Brother Johnson, Micheal Burnett of Cameo and Ronnie Wilson...Brother of Charlie Wilson of the Legendary Gap Bass....#TRUE BASS LEGENDS

[@arbellfriday6613]

I've never seen a more perfect example of an instrument as an extension of ones body.

[@KevinMichaelCallihan]

This presentation was fun for me. I recall the age of many of his songs and did not realize who he was or anything specific about the man. My respect for his love with his wife and beautiful young daughter. His sense of humor is optimal, as well. When someone is giving guidance and showing techniques, the metaphor of providing examples is essential and he had that down well. In academic graduate work, you must be so precise. With Mr. Graham, I was at ease having played the bass in high school as a kid. Never professional and actually stopped being a player after high school and became a seeker of further information about the musicians that compelled me to feel good. I titled this with my youngest daughter's name and birthday.

[@wayne3340]

Wow! I actually owned a Roland jet phaser back in the 80's. My friend borrowed it, end of story. What a monster Larry is! He's as cool as Frank Zappa and Jimi. Pretty obvious where Claypool came from. But much sillier. Larry is a scary dude!!

[@Marcelinho1995]

LED Zeppelin and the Beatles

[@hyattwarris]

Dude is smooth as a silk suit. Just me enjoying an hour of groove. Edit: At 32:00 Larry using his thumb as a pick. Hehe, I've had to do that on all fingers during a performance because by the end of the show I'd have blisters on all my fingertips. Love it!

[@markbass354]

Larry is greater than great ,he created this method of bass playing, slapping, popping and plucking. Now bass players are trying to play like him . I for one am no where near this good ,but I'm doing my best .I bought a Fender Jazz bass today and it makes all the difference in the world , so I'm a bit closer but will never match the playing of Larry Graham, I don't think anyone ever will.

[@imprisonedone]

***** thats what it means to play good mate

[@alanollier9683]

The JB neck is much slimmer than the PB neck and much easier to play.

[@markbass354]

Alan I need to ask you a question about the Fender Jazz bass I just bought , its made in Mexico and much cheaper than the American made bass exactly like it. Did I make a mistake buying the bass made in Mexico or are they about the same, the American made bass cost twice as much than the one I bought for $600 . The strings are cheap and need replacing and the D string makes a harmonic or strange sound when I slap it open . I tried adjusting the bridge to this string but it did no good , like the string is dead or whatever. Bottom line is did I mess up buying the Fender made in Mexico or will it be okay once I replace the strings . Its driving me up the wall not knowing.

[@markbass354]

Thank you, I just hope I didn't make a mistake buying the made in Mexico Fender Jazz bass over the American made , its twice the price.

[@johnoneal1234]

Alan Ollier You'll get there faster on a Fender, Jazz, Precision, Tele or Strat, Fender is where it's at. Either Custom shop or vintage, just save your coin, spinning your wheels til you do.

[@jaysewall1]

Beautiful to watch-he is so full of rhythm-and to listen to-he is so musical. Damn! Just love this! Thank you brother. You deserve all that you have. Bless you for sharing!

[@NiceGuyPCTV]

Achievement Unlocked: Bloody Thumb.

[@ProfesserLuigi]

@Stevie Wolfe The worst part about the concept of thumb period is that it implies your thumb can get pregnant.

[@JoshGretsinger]

BEST HOW TO VIDEO EVER!! I've successfully learned how to Thump UP aannnnnnnnd Down with the LG PIC!!! Power UP achieved!

[@JCGeisler67]

This is what I'm talking about, glad this is still on. I love what you do.

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Yo, I never, ever get tired of watching this video, especially at 17:00. This groove is contagious. He is the Grand Majarasha of it all! The most inspirational video on bass I ever seen! And I am a guitar player. Makes me what to take up the Bass. Thank you for posting this. Whoever disliked this video has no soul. This is great. Stay safe out there.

[@BARTFUNKBASS]

🤩🤩🤩

[@richardwright1639]

Yes, he is The true original of "thumping,plucking,slapping bassist....thanks Mr. Graham...

[@julienmairat1929]

This guy just bring me smile and happiness.

[@maxm740]

Whenever I need motivation I come and listen to the first 11 seconds of that vid...

[@queen_of_domination]

Good music is timeless!!! This guy is awesome.

[@Novous]

I'm waiting for the nameless asian super drummer in the background to now host his own video.

[@ShintaSNT071]

Kozo Suganuma!

[@paulgtarist]

Ok the people who did the 7 dislikes are daft because this dude is insane.

[@dansdoves3650]

There is just no accounting for some folks stupid kids ! lol

[@rientsdijkstra4266]

The man really THUMPS that bass. He HITS it.

[@keithdavidson4723]

Larry’s revolutionary sound was the biggest advancement in bass sound since the invention of the electric bass. Such a wonderful, fabulous sound.

[@myv8x9]

Larry.....you are truly one of the best.......HANDS DOWN....THANK YOU!

[@angellemon6181]

Had to listen to his music then will be able to know.

[@rustylynch546]

big fan of Graham not just because his skill as a bass player but his great style and personality he is a great guy you can just tell happy soulful guy thanks for posting video

[@ienobik4414]

The guy who inspired Prince. I see alot of Larry Graham in Prince.

[@Big_Sierra]

Damn, you can even see/hear the influence that Larry had on players like Cliff Burton and Jason Newstead. I can hear him in their solos now! Fantastic.

[@Adam_Aiman]

4:06 dude listen to the low end growl. Thats some monstrous tone man😶🤘🏻

[@Kassiusday]

THE SOUL BROTHER NUMMER ONE HE HAS CREATED THE SLAP TECHNIQUE !! // But I wd like to play his walking bass line too is so nice RESPECT TO THIS GENIUS BASS DRUMMER Musician !!!

[@glenlubitz8943]

The part he forgot to mention is we can learn to play bass like him, but we'll can never learn to be funky like him:(

[@observant6953]

OH MY GOD! I turned up my subwoofer and my head almost exploded in front of so much epicness.

[@RingwoodLive]

Other people have taken the technique further down the field but Larry brought the ball ON TO THE FIELD..For that he deserves all possible recognition! And a showman to boot.

[@ramonescueta9557]

What can i say, LG is a true LEGEND and such humility from a truly gifted musician...you are d reason why i picked up the bass, thanks for sharing ur gift to everyone...

[@theratlifflawfirm8418]

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME.

[@user-bd6ys1so6d]

やっぱりラリーは最高だ🔥このサウンド、このグルーヴはラリーにしか出せない‼️Thank You💓

[@KingYahshua]

holy shit 25:10

[@cosmosgato]

Yes. You would be amazed at what was *_prevented_* by studio heads/record companies in the past. _"No you _*_can't_*_ play or sound like that. We are marketing you as this."_

[@2012wyvern]

Does anyone know a similar petal that will make it sound like that?

[@kimiraikkonenpato]

horor :D

[@bogoid]

omg that's fucking metal!

[@unique74muzik]

!!!!!!!!!