Tony Franklin: Heavy "Billy" Groove

[@thebiggestwave7047]

Every time I click on a Tony Franklin video I go down a wormhole and lose an hour. Thanks for your continued inspiration, Tony!

[@FretlessMonster]

The Biggest Wave Oops. Sorry about that! Haha. Thanks for listening!

[@CONSIDERABLYMORE1]

😂😂

[@totigerus]

Tony Please call Mr Sykes and encourage him to put Blue Murder back together again. You guys were the greatest rock band of the 80's in my humble opinion.

[@JasonLeonPike]

Totigerus Agree’

[@mattonbass]

Every day that goes by without a Blue Murder reunion of some kind (album and/or tour) is rock & roll crime, and we've already lost the great Nik Green in the meantime. I sincerely hope to hear "Billy", "Riot", "Blue Murder", and more performed along with John and Carmine in 2019.

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

Absolute truth Tony.

[@rokest5971]

Yep They were very good but my fav hardrock bands are TEN, FM, HEARTLAND, MAGNUM, LIONSHEART, 7EVEN etc..

[@dramius]

Please call ME and do some bass work for me!

[@michaelschmidt9708]

One of the greatest bass lines of all time. Thank you, Tony, for all your fantastic work!

[@FretlessMonster]

Wow. Thanks so much!! 🤩

[@FretlessMonster]

Wow. Thanks so much!! 🤩

[@lesmode7682]

No wormholes Here ,just practice,,intuition and Love for the Music ...⭐️🎶🎵

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you. Yes there are no shortcuts for practice. Especially on the Fretless. 🤩👍🏻

[@SuperWhitesnake1]

You can always tell when Tony Franklin is playing bass. That fretless sound is distinctive.

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you!!

[@rwascher]

This record is perfection on so many levels!!!! The writing, production, performances...this record checks all the boxes for me!

[@FretlessMonster]

Wow. Thank you. 👍🏻🤩

[@rwascher]

​@@FretlessMonster You bet!!! Have been a fan since The Firm. By the way, I am the one who mixed "Long Live Rock and Roll" from Renaissance Rock Orchestra. The bass is also great in that song!!! Hope you're well. 🙏🙏🙏

[@cooperminicar4495]

Greatest bassist of all time

[@FretlessMonster]

You’re too kind. Thank you 🙏🏻🤩

[@verminfawlty-arat.5650]

The 1st Blue Murder is a classic. Sensational.

[@BladeHudson]

Timeless

[@mrburger007]

That pick vibe just so right for Billy

[@FretlessMonster]

Yes. Essential for the right sound and vibe.

[@jfrockon]

Best tune on Blue Murder album...

[@FretlessMonster]

One of my faves too.

[@cydrums3411]

This is so tough 👍!

[@kennygardner5041]

Love the first Blue Murder album!

[@BladeHudson]

Such a badass song and that Bass is fcking LIFE

[@marcelorojas5461]

Fantastic Mr Franklin, LOVE YOU MAN!!!

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks so much. ❤️

[@slowemm]

Love Tony Franklin! He puts so much energy and passion into his playing.

[@bohdilama]

Amazing as always!

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you!!!

[@tigertank88m]

Love The Firm, and Blue Murder bands, thank you Tony for all you do!

[@FretlessMonster]

tigertank88m Thank YOU!!!

[@kevinbee1006]

Hell Yeah...!

[@tamicolyar9593]

Tony is one of the reasons I keep a fretless around, the bass line from Radiactive is one of the ALL time greatest and most recognized in my opinion!

[@FretlessMonster]

Tami Colyar Very cool!! And thank you!!

[@dougvolinski5824]

Great stuff sir!

[@АлександрСтафиевских-с5д]

Tony Franklin super good luck. Благодарю за отличное исполнение. Всех благ и удачи.

[@matmobile1373]

Tony was part of the two greatest "short-lived" bands of ALL TIME! I will be buried with Blue Murder and Firm CDs in my coffin! :)

[@pecavallo]

Love your Blue Murder bass lines Tony, thanks for sharing these videos! You Rock!

[@FretlessMonster]

Pablo Cavallo Thank you Pablo!

[@RH-xs8gz]

Tony Franklin - The Fretless Monster Your work with The Firm is also amazing!

[@krisscanlon4051]

When I think of modern fretless bass I always think of Tony...amazing ability...my fav fretless player

[@FretlessMonster]

Truly appreciate that. Wow.

[@krisscanlon4051]

​@Tony Franklin - The Fretless Monster well its my belief...saw you on MTV in 84 and my teen mind got schoole

[@luvyesmusic]

Who needs a backing-band when you have Tony, a badd-ass army of one?

[@dougkenyon381]

Ha! I actually got teary-eyed watching this. I miss bands like Blue Murder so much it makes my heart hurt. Thank goodness for you though.

[@FretlessMonster]

Wow! Thanks Doug. That means so much to me. I'll keep em coming. And stay tuned... Mr Sykes has something in the works!

[@SonnyGTA]

@@FretlessMonster he does? Did you guys have a falling out? I met you before (awesome) and I can’t imagine anyone having an issue with you!

[@jackson968100]

Mr Sykes, Franklin n' Appice, what an amazing lineup. You will continue to be remembered for years to come!! Big hug from a fan!!

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you so much. 😊👍🏻

[@dixiefallas7799]

The fretless that keeps on giving! Yaay thanks again.🇬🇧

[@FretlessMonster]

Cheers!! Thanks 🇬🇧

[@wendygould7836]

In your hands your bass guitar is an extension of your soul. Intensely beautiful 😊💛

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you so much. As I like to say, the sound comes from our heart and soul, through our hands, and through the instrument. That’s what I aspire to do. 🙏🏻

[@anthonyholland2669]

This is one of the best grooves I've seen anyone play , how he manages to make that bass sound the way he does I've no idea but it's great , this guys really talented

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you. It's all about consistency, and control. It would be easy to get "out of control" but you have to use restraint... haha.

[@darthslater6077]

@@FretlessMonster I am not sure about that Tony I have some stuff I would really like you to cut loose on....I also am a firm believer that more is more and bass players can't over play. Haha

[@Hairyloft]

Such an amazing bass line dude, love that album

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you!!

[@fabianlugones9107]

Greetings from Argentina!

[@FretlessMonster]

Hi to you in Argentina!

[@MegaCoKO]

Fucking love this bass playing. Great to see you got the original bass back after what 25 years? You're an inspiration to so many bass players dude

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks so much. Truly appreciate that.

[@MegaCoKO]

@@FretlessMonster for nothing dude, you're a Bleedin hero!

[@hdparsns77]

I am obsessed with this bass part. I listen to Billy almost everyday to hear it.

[@FretlessMonster]

Wow. Thank you.

[@rokest5971]

Why listening only a bass part?.. better listen to the real song don't you ?

[@FretlessMonster]

@@rokest5971 It seems that many people like to listen to both versions. 🤷‍♂️

[@hdparsns77]

@@rokest5971 i do in fact enjoy both versions of this song. Just because I really like certain parts doesn’t mean I dislike the original by any means.

[@christophercoverdale2955]

Tony is just magic on the Bass he is without doubt my favourite the bass player here is hope the original Blue Murder line up gets back together again

[@michaelcook810]

This is great - what a mega groove!

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you. It’s all about the groove. 👊🏻💥

[@devildude64]

My fretless bass idol !! The one and only !!

[@FretlessMonster]

doug deman THANK YOU!!

[@joff9893]

Can't believe after all these years and loving bands with a darker edge generally bowie, bauhaus, nin , Jane's addiction, fields of the nephilm etc find Tony wow love him , beautiful music, diversity, textures, tone, soul and humility, much love Tony thank you for reigniting the spark ;)

[@FretlessMonster]

Wow! That means so much. Truly. Thank you

[@chrisrivas289]

Love that punch on whatever you’re playing through.

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks. It was mostly direct. Recorded into the laptop. I did have an octave pedal (Digitech). I did some tweaks afterwards. I don’t specifically remember what exactly.

[@nathanwalsh3028]

OK I am late to the party. I just found your channel. Yes I'm the drummer that sits at home and plays along to these grooves via headphones. During this pandemic it's better than jamming alone!!! Thx pimp!!!

[@FretlessMonster]

Have fun. The party’s still going. 😁👍🏻

[@mathieumoreau1649]

Such a monster musician. Fantastic!

[@mergatroid1212]

truly one of the best bass players I have ever heard. what great feel!

[@FretlessMonster]

mergatroid1212 Thank you!!

[@DYNAMITEDORK]

Wow!!!! No wonder Blue Murder all said it was just so tight when they played!!! With bass playing like that how can’t it be?!

[@FretlessMonster]

David Banks Thanks so much!! 🙏🏻

[@milicamarkovic22]

Woow! It's great! Love it!❤ 🙏🎸🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks Mili!

[@yoozevanz8349]

Two thumbs up! Badass fretless player!😘

[@SonnyGTA]

Ha! I asked you to play this when I met you in NJ! That was prob 15 years ago. You also played the rain song by led zep. It was like a live concert! I actually had an old VHS tape of Blue Murder and you gave me your info and I mailed it to you! It was a bass clinic but it was more like an amazing live show! It was outstanding!

[@FretlessMonster]

Wow. Thanks. Yeah I remember those Bass clinics. Those were fun. Time flies.

[@SonnyGTA]

@@FretlessMonster for real!!

[@erinelam3003]

Had to listen to this today! Having bass noodle withdraws...😄🎸💙💯🙏🏻

[@FretlessMonster]

Haha. Great!

[@a-bass-player]

The only fretless player, who really nails it.

[@jemsar2]

Doschd I’d say he’s the only one that matters!

[@yigitcengil2465]

He's really amazing but he's not the only one for me.

[@34hedgehog]

You're joking, right? Ever heard of Etienne M'Bappe? Kai Eckhardt? Jaco Pastorius, for fucks sake???

[@Boris_Chang]

Pino gets it.

[@stephenbennett1643]

Nonsense....Ever heard of Mick karn ???

[@highlanderdetroit5370]

Thank You Mr Franklin.

[@cindyamesquita7259]

Love this groove!

[@rprochowski3930]

Good stuff Tony! You rock bro....

[@erinelam3003]

Love the heavy jam of this one. 💯

[@bkeegs123]

My buddy and I went to see BM in Ft Lauderdale and were hanging out back, looking over the wall where their bus was. John and Tony came walking up the street and we called out to them. They both walked over and shook our hands which was pretty cool of them to do. That show, Carmine threw out a BM signed stick which I still have today. So, Tony if you read this, thanks for a cool moment from a fan.

[@FretlessMonster]

I love hearing these stories. Thanks for sharing that!! 👏🏻🤩🙏🏻

[@spacelube5845]

Any Blue Murder bassline is killer. Only the great know how to carry an entire's song weight.

[@RikkShredLifestyle]

I was just watching an old clip of Billy...then THIS pops up :) Awesome brother...great playing.

[@FretlessMonster]

Very cool! Thanks so much.

[@RikkShredLifestyle]

@@FretlessMonster listening to Blue Murder (again ❤️) ...the "fretless TONE" of rhe notes are KEY to the BM sound. 3 piece SuperGroup to my ears. Im a singer guutarist...Sykes is my mentor...maybe God will "tap" Johns should for a "Second Coming Release" 🙏 seeds planted.

[@dcstevens8290]

...if only I could give this four thumbs-up! I've always been a TF fan, but when the first Blue Murder record came out and I heard "Billy" for the first time, I felt like I'd finally made it to the top of the mountain and the Master was speaking loud and clear!

[@FretlessMonster]

Very kind of you. Thanks so much 🙏🏻

[@roninnotasheeplikeyou.2631]

Just mind blowing!

[@mcsologuitar]

One of my favorite bass players. Love your fretless work

[@FretlessMonster]

Mark Claytor Thank you so much!

[@BronzeRivet]

I've had that album in steady rotation in my list of favoraties ever since it came out. Still get goosebumps from all that amzing stuff happening between your flow on the bass, Sykes absolutely shredding on guitar, and Carmine Appice's thundering grooves. One of the best metal albums ever, IMO.

[@laureanctilpte823]

thank you for sharing !!!!!💝yeah !!!! Lovin this !

[@FretlessMonster]

Laure Anctilpte Thanks! 😊

[@vedadtr3509]

Man you are just a joy to watch and listen to.

[@klank67]

Another burnin' groove!

[@eddietruly8807]

Tony is sure wish you & John could sow things up ...we want more Blue Murder. ...BTW loved you with the True Rock God's Jimmy & Paul

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you! I've been very fortunate.

[@laureanctilpte823]

awesomeness !!! great playing Tony !!

[@shanerose5348]

😊This song is so ridiculously good. One of my all time favorites on yt is Blue Murder doing Billy and Jellyroll on the Big Al show. Can watch that on a loop lol.

[@FretlessMonster]

Great thanks. Yeah we were in a zone at that time. 🤪🔥

[@jaqueslagerweij6882]

Mannnnnn best band ever in my opinion!!.

[@p.b.4247]

You ROCK! Tony. New Subscriber

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you!

[@toddlangworthy1361]

Thanks so much Tony, still a huge influence on me all these years!!!! :)

[@FretlessMonster]

Wow. Cool. Thanks so much.

[@anthonycorwin2]

Tony is the only player that makes me want to pick up a pick.

[@mickenilsson]

Man... Your intonation on that thing is soo sick. Always thought that. You're a killer player ❤️❤️

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks so much!

[@thebiggestwave7047]

Tony, you're awesome man. Love your style. Love your enthusiasm for music. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@FretlessMonster]

Truly appreciate that! Thanks!

[@glee10]

Groovetastic!

[@VmShpman82]

You were & still are awsome ! I saw you way back when you played for Blue Murder when they came to The Ritz in Roseville, Michigan.

[@FretlessMonster]

Fantastic. Thanks so much.

[@fuzmaginty5822]

absolutely amazing 👍

[@baronvonsatan]

"Wooo!" has got to be one of the most massive understatements of all time. This blew my mind.

[@FretlessMonster]

Cheers Thanks!!

[@PeranMe]

Oh wow, that was great! Thanks for sharing this!

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you !

[@twincam88br]

You got the monster part right. Killin.

[@540chevhell9]

Absolute ripper Tony! Loved this !!!

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks so much!

[@bkzeppelin3215]

ohhh yeaaaaah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@basslondn6276]

bily is No.1 blue muder song!

[@Powie1965]

You're still rocking! Miss Blue Murder a lot.

[@FretlessMonster]

Me too!!

[@JohnRocks6368]

Let me say, beyond your amazing talent I am also impressed u take the time to respond to some comments. Thanks for all of your music that blesses the rest of us…

[@FretlessMonster]

You’re very kind. Thank you. 😊

[@bretthines1020]

SICK!

[@snakepliskeen064]

God save the " 🙏❤️🎸Franklin" cheers🍺🍺 for this Man

[@FretlessMonster]

👍🏻👍🏻😁😁 Thanks and cheers!!

[@composerJHS]

Tony, I love your Groove!! It's so amazing!!!! I'm always rooting for you :) (form.Korea fan)

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you so much. All the best to you in Korea!

[@fredbown2547]

Awesome! That's one of my favorite songs on that album

[@FretlessMonster]

Fred Bown I love this one too!

[@billhamm1611]

Tony is the nicest guy you could ever meet.

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks!! :)

[@billhamm1611]

Tony Franklin - The Fretless Monster The world needs more of you, we must start cloning immediately

[@am3986]

The Rated X band/ project was amazing. Hope they make a second album.

[@MrWardnine]

Well done Tosh

[@kevinbee1006]

I love this and your growling Fender Basses are sweet your fretless grooves and harmonics taught me some stuff thank you and you are always right on.i was just listening to "Storm bringer" with You,Virgil,Joel and Dino Holy shit does that ever smoke.....

[@FretlessMonster]

Cool. Thanks so much!! 👍🏻👍🏻🤩

[@marcinszadyn5026]

Tony, it was a very good job. Thx for inspiration. Good luck. Greetings from Poland.

[@danziger69]

Great sound!

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you. Love playing this. It’s a workout.

[@MikeSmith-lt4rh]

Oi !what the hell sort of tosser thumded down on Tony! Go watch the flippin Petshop Boys!

[@FretlessMonster]

Hahaha! Thanks!

[@SonnyGTA]

Hahahaha for real!

[@ronnieribeirogarvett5289]

Killer sound master

[@FretlessMonster]

Very kind of you. Thanks so much

[@Swany0525]

Awesome talent

[@FretlessMonster]

Thank you so much 😊

[@SahiraSound]

Loved your bass work on Riot! Absolutely ferocious! That's the song that made me fall in love with fretless bass. 💙🌊

[@FretlessMonster]

I love that. Thanks so much

[@paulbuzzard6661]

Absolutely loved Blue Murder, from the time I bought the first album, after spotting the cool looking cassette cover in Woolies. Tony, you are an inspiration. Thank you.

[@FretlessMonster]

Paul Buzzard Haha Thanks. Buying albums in Woolies. That brings back some memories. We’re showing our age now!! 🤪

[@MarkMogom]

Somebody call the cops - there's a madman on the loose! Nice one, mr Franklin.

[@FretlessMonster]

😂🤩👍🏻

[@Icepacalapse]

Love the build in intensity.

[@TheGasman96]

Excelente bajista, Tony Franklin! Saludos desde Chile Greetings from Chile

[@Rene-hd5jz]

Loving it!

[@FretlessMonster]

Thanks so much