R.I.P ROBBIE SHAKESPEARE 5 SIMPLE BASS LINES YOU SHOULD KNOW

One of the most difficult challenges for reggae bass players is the art of creating memorable catchy bass lines. Robbie Shakespeare was a master at this. In this video I demonstrate 5 Robbie Shakespeare moments that showcase why Robbie Shakespeare will be remembered as one of the all time great reggae bass creators.
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Riddim Up
Don

[@johnbaines4908]

Sad news about Robbie but you're remembering him in the best way possible. Keeping the music alive. Thank you Don, another great lesson.

[@naturaIIydifferent]

The Taxi riddim is my favorite Sly and Robbie riddim. It's the simplicity of it that makes it ride so hard. From now on when we hear thunder, it's just Robbie getting tuned up! RIP to the bass legend and all around hero to reggae fans everywhere, the Great Robbie Shakespeare ❤️💛💚

[@abrahamromanmolinos9274]

I love Robbie's basslines in the Peter Tosh album wanted dread and alive

[@gratefulila9980]

Yes I

[@andreyviana504]

They are my fav ones, especially in Rastafari is

[@boingo5298]

Buk In Hamm Palace - peter tosh is one of my favorites, and level the vibes -half pint . RIP Robbie

[@MACdino25]

Don thanks so much. Still reeling from this loss. There will never be another…

[@donstrumental8905]

Took us all by surprise Dean. still hard to believe 😥

[@MACdino25]

Bad year for our heroes , lost bunny and lee scratch too

[@kassimmtsupha1804]

Yes very bad 2 years, we lost many heros. It’s like reggae is nearly dead omg. We lost Bunny, Lee perry, Robbie,Tutsi Hiibert, Apple Gabriel and many. Rip my heros.

[@robertgoldbornatyout]

Blessings and respect to Donstrumental your such a kind good man to take the time to remember one of reggaes masters, Rest In Peace to the Bass legend Mr Robbie Shakespeare.

[@jimkerak6404]

as a new bass player, happy to have you here showing me a new world of music I haven't ever explored before.

[@donstrumental8905]

Welcome to have you onboard Jim

[@reggaebass1857]

You won’t find a better place to learn than don’s channel, good luck ☝️

[@soysos.tuffsound]

Long Live Robbie Bassspeare! In my opinion one of the greatest examples of the brilliance of Robbie's approach combined with Sly's innovation are the "Nightclubbing" and "Living My Life" records by Grace Jones. The collections sound fresh and ahead of pack to this day. Nightclubbing is one of my favorite records of all time honestly.

[@edwardmngomezulu6088]

Bass is the essential part of reggae music without it reggae won't sound well. I love this music with all my heart. Eddy Roots Defender in South Africa.

[@andybowlin]

Guess who’s coming to dinner bass line has always been one of my favorites

[@smoothoperator7023]

How can one pick a favorite?? No doubt thats a good one! If i had too absolutely pick one i'd go with Black Uhuru & Robbie's Every Dreadlock...✊🏾

[@Fuzz_Ray]

Rest In Peace to the legend himself, some say I’m more of a rock guy but I’ll always love reggae music and how much Robbie influenced me on bass

[@donstrumental8905]

Robbie brought rock to reggae, just look at where he holds his bass👊🏾

[@Fuzz_Ray]

@@donstrumental8905 🙌🏼

[@rastanz]

Wonderful tribute Don, I am still speechless of his passing. Safe and blessed 2022 Don.

[@donstrumental8905]

Yes!!! a hard one to take in👊🏾

[@suestock9604]

Yes my brother done a session with the great man lionheartxx bless

[@devonsam6503]

Hi don happy to have you back here what a great tribute hope to see more of you here

[@donstrumental8905]

So nice you commented twice👊🏾

[@mannyrasco6007]

Murdah Style!!! Respect @Donstrumental. RIP Robbie BassSpiere!

[@michael_caz_nyc]

R.I.P. Legend. Sly & Robbie were Magic-together. Your music will live-on forever = "General Penitentiary" oNe LovE from NYC

[@scompton3901]

A true legend. So sorry to hear this sad news. Thank you for helping to spread his wisdom.

[@outtayardstudio]

Heart made of stone....one of the most underplayed s&r tunes.and you have played it note perfect don.......nuff respek iyah 🔥

[@christopherstorrier5560]

Sly & Robbie were the best Reggae rhythm section ever, they really complimented each other, they have played & recorded with some of the most iconic musicians ever.... the music world has lost a great talent....luvved his bass playing...RIP Robbie..

[@OnPointFirearms]

Heartfelt tribute. RIP legend.

[@reedbass5644]

Yes King!! A great selection. Taxi Riddim is one of my favourite riddims

[@DevinC_]

Don casually shows of picture of him learning from Robbie. RIP to the legend.

[@donstrumental8905]

An unbelievable stroke of luck for 2 bass players to be playing for the same artist on the same gig. You may notice the yellow speakers in the corner of the picture. This is 2008 when i turned Robbie on to Mark Bass. I called Mark Bass and they sealed an endorsement deal for Robbie. The yellow speakers started appearing on stages all over the world after this day.

[@JahServant]

Great job boss, good selection of riddims. Robbie will be missed... Continue the blessed works!

[@jarneth]

Greetings Don, I'm not really a youtube commenter, but your lessons and free resources have been amazing. Give thanks.

[@wardnick4268]

Inspirational! Cheered me up on a gloomy, grey day. Thanks again Don.

[@flynncremin6347]

Music is the medicine of life. Keep that chin up brother, behind the one gloomy, grey clouds is an omnipresent sun against the blue sky. Love

[@mjstecyk]

RIP to a legend. I was lucky enough to see Sly and Robbie with Michael Rose do a Black Uhuru set a few years back. Just learned about this now, too. I'm surprised it didn't show up on mainstream news considering just how prolific a musician he was. His legacy will live on.

[@jahnkonoo]

Mainstream Media never honor our Super Heros.

[@TheYjmfan]

Loved this thanks RIP Robbie so innovative was Robbie.

[@BurtonEubank]

Massive respect!

[@patkelly8309]

Nice one Don. Respect due.

[@ovalshrimp]

That last bass line is incredible. Never heard anything like that one. What a vibe!

[@danielristovdr]

He was truly a master of simple but good, shine eye gyal is still a killer... RIP

[@trevorblair5552]

Hi Don, what a great tribute! Especially the Wailing Rudy tune. Back in the day the sound mandem use to test their speaks with that riddim! Great playing as usual. 🙏🏿💯👍🏾

[@ricardojmestre]

RIP Robbie, such an inspiration. What a beautiful tribute, Don. Thank you. Very sad news.

[@reggaebass1857]

Superb Don , great tracks especially heart made of stone , great playing as usual, thank you 🙏

[@colinbradford2671]

Bless up Don…

[@nemsametubenu5251]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I remember seeing the great Black Uhuru band many times over the years, just amazing. From one Bass Player to another I really appreciate this.

[@mphillips35]

sittin and watchin! wicked

[@fabienmarly3582]

Great and generous Business and sharings Bless Ya Maestro

[@aaronevans131]

Thanks for this. I'm going to learn all 5. Brilliant

[@brianruane8375]

Yabby You's 'Chant Down Babylon' is a recent favourite line of mine that I've heard and I'm fairly sure Robbie is on that.

[@donstrumental8905]

Yes thats Robbie

[@brianruane8375]

Big tune! And I should have said, absolutely loving the videos man. It's pretty invaluable being the only channel out there that's solely dedicated to reggae bass playing. ✌️

[@Intenzity]

Good stuff, man! Killer picks and great playing.

[@karlhenry2328]

Wicked bass line! Robbie was one of the greats that provided the soundtrack to my life. Still can’t believe he is no more,what a man,what a bass player! R.I.P Mr. Shakespeare ,thanks for all the memories and good vibes. Taxi!

[@stewartlinton7825]

dude you've changed my life with bass playing Rasta revaluation I'm in love with roots radices and sly and Robbie family and Carlton 2... I picked up the bass not even 10 months ago however played guitar drums for almost 16 years I never played bass consistently outside of at music stores and at some parties or owned one to practice tell now. I bought my first bass and amp this past fall. I love it I started at 24 last year now 25 and I play everyday all day I love reggae bass! one love I an I Selassie Jah Rastafari

[@Arnalou83]

Thanks so much Don for those unvaluable resources :) I'm doing some timestamps : The unmetered Taxi riddim : 4:14 World a music Ini Kamoze: 6:13 Heart made of stone The Viceroys : 10:50 Wailing rudy Gregory Isaac: 14:07 King pharaoh plague Yabby U: 18:03

[@Kevin-wj9vd]

All wicked bass lines! Puff she puff and plastic smile are my lifelong Robbie faves! 🔥💥

[@angie14653]

Thanks Don great help with my bass playing

[@newtong579]

Really a fantastic video depicting a musician who championed the cause of reggae music. Robbie was an outstanding music creator who made some awesome sounding basslines that helped us to love the genre called reggae. Thank you for this dedication my brother. Keep up the great work.👍🏽

[@paullawson8610]

Big up Don been watching your videos again as id not been playing my bass for some time and you have been a insperation to pick up my bass again thank you sir and rest in peace Robbie Shakespeare

[@paulnichols393]

Fantastic video Don, I just love how you break things down in such a simple way. What an awful loss his passing was for the musical world.

[@SuperRingoffire1]

Thank you for sharing ☮

[@lawrencenjawe9875]

Don,, all your videos carry a thumbs up for me. Every single one.....At the sight of things you'll become an institution on YT pretty soon. Keep up the great work

[@MarleyBM199]

It's been too long man, glad to see your uploads. RIP Legend

[@henryfreeman7748]

Listening and learning these riffs awaken a desire to create, Robbys formula was making art simply period. I love that...

[@vrsoriano]

So so good. My hero is gone but will never be forgotten. True legend of Jamaica and reggae music. PS: would you say your Barefaced cabs are the best in class for reggae? Been eyeing them lately.

[@donstrumental8905]

I've tried everything and the Barefaced is the best i've come across. You need 2 with a good powered head for maximum damage. I use a Mark Bass 1000w head.

[@markbrooks4471]

Thank you Don, Sly & Robbie were unshakable as a rhythm section and the huge legacy of records they played on is a testament to this. I love his simple E string riff on Shine Eye Girl. To me, that IS the song. Well, the hook at the very least. Love your channel, low key and easy to follow. RIP Mr Shakespeare, respect.

[@chris-wc1qb]

Good chanel 👍💥💥 from France.

[@trumpetplayer6397]

Man oh man... You got me interested in bringing out my long idle bass again. Have played more bass the last few days than ever. Never played music on it before, just exercises and nonsense. Now it's happening, even if I'm at a low level! Definitely advanced enough for me. Not used to, as yet, to the emphasis on the back-beats 2&4, or other configurations. Somehow it gives a feeling of liberation. Maybe that's what it's all about.

[@donstrumental8905]

I got you bro👊🏾

[@lenkybasscustombassguitars9381]

Respect Donstrumental, love you videos, my favourite Robbie bassline is Botanical Roots by Black Uhuru

[@liquidsunshine]

Thanx a lot for that vid. "Anthem" is one of my favorite bass line, what a crazy one

[@chazworm3]

Sly and Robbie where the heartbeat and backbone behind one of Bob Dylans most underrated album Infidels. Just an awesome sense of what NOT to play.

[@guilhemalandry7869]

Hey Don, I think both Serge Gainsbourg reggae albums are a must. Aux Armes et Cætera (1979) and Mauvaises Nouvelles des Etoiles (1981) both with Sly and Robbie at the commands!

[@donstrumental8905]

You've mentioned them before, i'm going to check them out Guilhem👊🏾

[@patrickzakher7668]

@@donstrumental8905 hi Don. I believe these two serge Gainsbourg albums are crazy from a rythm perspective. With the i-three and a complete freedom given to Sly and Robbie. Amazing.

[@shaamemchauru1365]

JAH BLESS HIM🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@leonardodino6633]

Muy buen canal, felicitaciones

[@dndamian]

Respect to the legend. Thank you for this

[@RyanakaRhino18]

Long live Robbie! I think it was sometime near the end of 2020 (I think), I was at BBMC studio for a session. I brainstormed an intro Bass lick inspired by "Heart's made of stone". Awesome video! Looking forward to more!!!!!

[@BillOdyssey]

Hats off! Another truly great video. RIP Robbie.

[@lynstonsudlow9620]

Music, not just Reggae, lost a master when Robbie passed. I was fortunate to see Sly and Robbie play a few times back in the mid Eighties . Nuff respect for featuring "Heart made of Stone" . Big Tune. That was spinning on the turntable every Saturday morning back when I was in High School. Keep up the great work!

[@LeopoldoAvalos]

Don, as usual a really good video. A not reggae track like Union Sundown of Bob Dylan (the whole Infidels record by the way) is an another example how Robbie a versatile bass player was. Of course in companion with Sly a perfect drum and bass section

[@magnus17985]

Truly wonderful bass lines. Thanks for showing them.

[@ngolinyirenda6421]

I was fortunate enough to meet him in LA at Bob Marley Day, that huge laugh when I said "Wh'appen Bassy !?" And he responded "Yes, Bassy !"

[@harrislevy5497]

Shine eye gal bassline is wicked

[@thibaultb5647]

Great as always, thx a lot for the inspiration

[@rasfele1]

Some people confuse simplicity and sophistication That’s not the case here Robbie and Jamerson played the bass for what it was invented for the bass might look like guitar but it’s not Thanks for your works of Teaching music

[@donstrumental8905]

Spot On👊🏾

[@macnyac5105]

Hey Don! Thank you for this channel and great tribute to our late great Robbie. My former supervisor gave me a bass guitar and told me to try it, out of the blue. I've been learning Alto sax for about 5yrs and yet this bass surprise came up. I've been learning a lot from you and wondered why didn't I start earlier. Maybe I could be ringing the bass like a bell in a reggae band. Keep the lessons flowing as prescribed by His Majesty. Hope to see you at one of the reggae festivals. Irie and Raspect!

[@user-pv2vj3zm2i]

Great channel, thanks. . Flag dub - King Tubby is my favorite Robbie track.

[@donstrumental8905]

Flag Dub is not the real title. It's also not by King Tubby either. Real title is It A Go Dread by Barry Brown.

[@alejandrojoga6885]

Rip. And nuff nuff respect to you sir

[@faction95]

Another excellent video. Thank you, Donstrumental!

[@trumpetplayer6397]

Oh wow...I was listening to a Reggae play list, and there was that piano lick in "A heart Made Of Stone!" ...instantly recognizable. And, Oooo...I know this bassline! I learned if from Don on KZbin :) I was a total newbie in Reggae music just a month ago approximately. Now it's familiar. Now I know where you got the piano lick from in the backing track. So distinct...and I don't think I've ever heard it before in any other recording. And that Sly and Robbie recording is great... I love it

[@jahnkonoo]

Me listen Sly and Robbie Shakespeare Rip every day 🖤❤️💛💚👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼😢

[@OphilliaBalls]

amazing 🔥

[@joshrichardson7077]

Big up,,, respect to robbie shakespear,,, too many already gone,, but I have a question,,, can you do a episode on "Bitty McClean " bass lines,,, I love bitty,,, and of course we all love sly and robbie.... maximum respect to you for showing us these beautiful bass lines.. im super great full.

[@donstrumental8905]

That would mean revisiting Robbie for a 3rd time as Bitty only records with Sly and Robbie. Not a bad idea though.

[@montrosvids]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 thank you Robbie .. Latin reggae or reggaetón was inspire from you and all Jamaican artis / producer / genre!

[@gils716]

As always. Thanks for a fantastic lesson.

[@DubSplash]

very interesting to know!

[@smibmcmusket4146]

Robbie's bass lines are the #1 reason I wanted to pick up the bass. I'm only a year into this journey and the resources you put out there are exactly what I've been looking for. The quality of the tabs, the backing music, and of course the videos are immensely valuable. Much respect! p.s. would love to see you cover "Wings with me" by Ini Kamoze, and "Roller Skates" by Steel Pulse

[@tikutiku2368]

Keep up the good work in memory of a supernatural bass guitar master. For a start, I learnt how to play 'The Unmetered Taxi'. It's very cool!

[@Streetpartymarty]

A fitting tribute, thanks so much. Love your videos, as a primarily rock bassist myself your videos are an essential resource for me.

[@rudyoplacia8817]

Amen

[@dubjedi3108]

Nice episode Don. Appreciating the care and detail you put in to the backing tracks too. For any noobies I'd most definitely start with the Black Uhuru album called 'RED'

[@RastaSawgg]

He’s resting in peace now trust.. maybe I was supposed to see this cause this is very random on this account.. thank you. Keep it up sir I approve

[@fransvanoostrom591]

Don, thanks for these examples of 'the bass creator'. He is a legend. Really like your basslessons. I really like the way Robbie plays on the Nordub album. Out of the box and excellent. His creative approach to setting music ensures that this album has the right atmosphere.

[@3340steve]

Bad news for the music world. I got my reggae bass education listening to Black Uhuru for years, even now jamming Plastic Smile and Guess who's coming to dinner when i warm up. As luck would have it, I saw the Riddim Twins one time with Peter TOSH. Mind Expanding. Thank you Donstrumental for your tireless work teaching bassists around the world.

[@maltabbey4948]

Hi Don thank you for the video. My favourite Robbie Shakespeare bass line would be Fabian's Prophecy produced by Jack Ruby.

[@bch5758]

A favourite of mine: Crab race by the Morwells - and the dub version - (first track) from Sly and the Revolutionaries - ‘Hard Core Dub’ album..

[@chetperry3384]

Don, I was blessed to see Aston “Family Man” Barrett perform with Bob Marley at Madison Square Garden in September 1980. And I saw Robbie Shakespeare with Black Uhuru at Radio City in 1986. I’m still trying to learn their bass parts! I think my favorite is “What is Life”. Have you ever done a video like the top ten bassists in Reggae? I’m a lifelong learner. Thank you for teaching me.👍🏾

[@donstrumental8905]

I'm still a lifelong learner. You're one of the lucky one's that got to see Bob in the flesh. How are you getting on with the parts? Are you learning by ear? I've never done a top 10 because I like to leave something for the viewers to take away and 10 take aways would make the video an hour long at least. I am plodding through all the essential reggae bass players I can think of one by one.

[@chetperry3384]

@@donstrumental8905 thank you, sir, for the kind words. It’s coming along😊. Despite studying music as a kid, I did not actually pick up a bass until perhaps five years ago. But yes, I am fortunate to have seen many legends perform: James Brown, Miles Davis, Michael Jackson, Prince etc. I prefer using tabs or notation. But sometimes that doesn’t sound or feel right. Ultimately, I trust my ears.

[@ratsoup3823]

Luv him 🐐

[@philgee5220]

Another master lesson there Don, thank you for sharing your knowledge of the legendary RS ❤

[@mraggrovator]

Excellent video.

[@bopunktpeterson]

King Selassie is another "signature-robbie-bass-line" in my opinion

[@klisher]

R.I.P When i heard the new back in December I immediately thought of you.. Very sad. All the best.

[@isdom272]

Great tribute Don you too is a legend!