Remembering Bob Babbitt | Fender

[@JeremyForest]

The greatest bass player of all time! He deserves a signature bass guitar from Fender; so does James Jamerson. Those two put the bass sounds of Motown on the Pop music charts, and changed the face of modern day music. Rest In Peace - Bob Babbitt

[@jonahcat5549]

I got to work with him in Nashville playing with Brenda Lee. Bob was a great bass player and a real character..we toured the U.K., Scotland and all over the US. I played piano and sang b.g. vocals....I was the only girl, so he teased me a lot. But the band was great. He was my sushi buddy and I was floored learning all of this history he had as a major player. I remember him with a smile...he was a big,burley,teddy bear. I’ll always think of you,fondly Bob. RIP. Bro.

[@BruceNazarian]

I played on many sessions with Bob - always a card on sessions, when it "was red" Bob got down to business! Babbitt, James Jamerson and Tony Newton were three main reasons for the Motown sound! I played with most of the Funk Brothers over the years - they were a unique breed, indeed!

[@jennifursun3303]

lucky you. only in my dreams

[@fonkamex]

Congratulations you are part of the history

[@Terrible_Peril]

jennifur sun, it can be tough feeling you were born at the wrong time, but don’t let that stop you. “...Dream your castles in the sky... now build their foundations”. You may yet work in a place just as special. The business industry of music has changed a good bit, but the art and the trade of musician hasn’t so much.

[@Tubulous123]

@@Terrible_Peril , Thanks for for that quote. Bruce Nazarian, played bass on the opening track of my band, the brides of funkenstein; unfortunately we only met briefly via face book - Bass Players Unite!

[@Terrible_Peril]

Jeff Bunn it keeps me going, bud, that’s for sure

[@tavolo22]

A good day for me is hearing Babbitt on the radio. Babbitt was a god.

[@CC007]

Hell yes!!...PLEASE make him a signature Bass, he more than deserves it now. RIP

[@MrZiontz]

A wonderful musician, a sensitive man, and a gentleman. You can bet he will be missed.

[@karekatkares1735]

Miss my friend and writing/recording buddy. I had the great honor of hanging out with Babb for years as friends. Man do i miss him! Grateful he's in my future in Heaven!

[@storydon]

He was a wonderful player, and a great guy. RIP, Bob.

[@neilnorman5510]

Playing a bit of Bass tonight and went back to some old favorites to play along with. Came across Midnight Train and got me thinking of Mr. Babbitt. I felt compelled to let the world know he will never be forgotten, at least not by me. Too good for words.......

[@reggie44]

Dennis Coffey "Scorpio", Gladys Knight & the Pips "Imagination", the Ashford & Simpson Warner Bros. albums ("Gimme Something Real" and "I Wanna Be Selfish"), Philly soul, The Capitols "Cool Jerk", Robert Palmer "Every Kind of People"... KZbin doesn't have enough space to hold all the titles. Props to you, Mr. Kreinar. Condolences to your family, friends and loved ones.

[@bobjohnson7441]

Met Bob when I was a staff-writer at H&L Records in New Jersey and he came out to play on some of our sessions. Wonderful musician and even nicer guy.

[@bigjinx0896]

My condolences to his family. Love his work and he seemed a gentle, humble and articulate man. His talent will be heard forever. RIP

[@kingbee1500]

Three years since his passing....still sad to see him go. Reach down from Heaven and grab it, Babbitt!

[@downtownwillie]

Get that bass and make him a signature model. I would buy it. Its shameful Fender hasn't done it yet, RIP Bob.

[@DynaBruhBlackKnight]

William Jackson literally the only difference between an a American Vintage early '60s P reissue and a Fender Babbit Signature would be a graft of his signature on the headstock, and you can get a decal of his signature printed up and save the hundreds of dollars extra that Fender would charge for a "signature " bass..

[@ULTIMATEPATCHES]

Bob worked on that exact thing with Fender in the years before he passed. Because of the economy failing, Fender put it on the back burner. Bob passed, and the signature bass was never released.

[@anniedogmine]

One of the greatest Motown bass lines by arguably one of the most most talented, knowledgeable , innovative and versatile , tasty, in the pocket bass players of all time. Reply

[@bkeels002]

Jamerson always gets so much credit, and rightfully so, but if you listen to Bob's tracks he really was equally incredible.

[@johnmarshall7264]

You're so right as genuis as James was bob held his own and thaybsaus alot

[@joekreinar4082]

Not fully, Babbitt applied the gift of music he had as well, his own individual identity, his own personality

[@westentrance]

Unfortunately, a few of Bob’s works were incorrectly credited to Jamerson.

[@haleycertified]

Rest in peace Bob. Thanks for the great music. Timeless.

[@TheTkirk]

Im glad he was able to see the appriciation of the music he created,and giving James Jamerson his just due too! RIP Mr babbitt.!!!!!

[@Skyhors3]

So modest. Such an honor. There's J.J., B.B. and the Duck.

[@henlofrens]

I always tought of the difference as this: Bob Babbitt was a 'in the pocket' kind of guy. He was really a guy of the low notes, a true bass player. THE true bass player. Played the bassline. BAM, right there. True bass: nothing more, nothing less. Jameson, he was a virtuoso, a bass player on steroids, not only did he groove in the pocket, he also knew to use the most intricate rythm and melodies in his basslines, going all over the place on his neck, with all sorts of variations. Both great.

[@devinjeffrey275]

One of the best ever!

[@roberthayes7986]

Met Mr. Babbitt at The Kitchen Studio 🎙 👌 in Nashville 👍Answered alot of questions & some Great stories 🙏🇺🇲👈Thanks Bob, Bob

[@johnsm9339]

a great bass player, the funk brothers were just the best, RIP Bob Babbitt, and yes they should make a signature bass in memory of James Jameson and Bob,

[@LouSassles]

MAKE HIM A SIGNATURE BASS NOW!! HE DESERVES IT!

[@johnnyuma]

God Bless. Another legend passes.

[@ivanbarbot4]

i love this guy, he looks lika a mafia grandfather

[@dossmike678]

REST IN PEACE.MAY GOD BLESS YOUR SPIRIT.DOSS. BASSIST.

[@MrAndrewHensley]

If someone dislikes this video, then they've never listened to GOOD music.

[@emaper]

I'm really sad...

[@CesarClouds]

R.I.P.

[@Tubulous123]

Yes!!! Thank you!!! 1Nation4Life

[@ralfcaetano]

R.I.P

[@ULTIMATEPATCHES]

So Fender, what about that BOB BABBITT Signature bass you worked on with Bob? Never released - but why?

[@tornmask1]

i miss Mr. Bob including Mr. James RiP bro'r Fender Precision Bassplayers!

[@stoned66neves]

Nao tinha pra ninguém esse baixista ai....alías Motown tinha grandes musicos

[@pedrof830]

Only 3 Funk bros left now, how sad!

[@ULTIMATEPATCHES]

1 left as of 2024 (percussionist Jack Ashford).

[@brananherndon6947]

My 2nd cousin wrote midnight train to Georgia...