Minutemen's "The Glory of Man" on bass - LRRG

Well, this video I do not expect to get a tons of views. Not many know about this obscure post-punk era band that existed in the 1980's beyond their theme song for "Jackass". However, bass players probably have heard of the bass player, Mike Watt. Watt brought a style that was unparalled at the time. Power, accuracy, and a penchant for writing the coolest bass lines. Back in the day, he would use a pick and his fingers. You just never knew.

I still am a fan of the early Mike Watt stuff as well as his latest solo adventures and his time with Firehose. I sure do miss "My First Bells" and "From Ohio", which were stolen from me when I was a pizza driver.

This tune is one of my faves off of Minutemen's "Double Nickles on the Dime" album.

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[bilkojohnson]

this is a great version of the bassline

I love the sound from the Rick too -- not the most obvious slapping instrument!

You should try some of the Firehose stuff as well - there's some good lines

[zodiakironfist]

There are some great lines in Firehose. Do you know what stops me? My "From Ohio" CD was stolen from me years ago and I ahve not found a replacement. I just cannot do Firehose without playing a trilogy of the first three songs off of that album. It just seems fitting.

[nowareroom]

what a class tune, this is the first time i have heard of these guys. def going to check out some more of there stuff. great playing by the way

[zodiakironfist]

Thanks. And this is exactly why I put these vids up......the Minutemen were definitely underated, and Mike Watt is a must-have for a bass player. If I can get them a bit more exposure from my cheezy videos, I am more than happy to.

[madshackle]

Very nice indeed, you have a real feel for the song.

The first time I saw the minutemen, they totally blew my mind, such a tight 3 piece. I just kept looking back and forth, they were working so hard. What a great band !

Your bass playing brings it all back, thanks.

[zodiakironfist]

Thank you. If you have seen 'em live, I am tremendously jealous. I didn't discover them until 1991 when I was told I sounded like him. They were wrong, Mike was way better, but it was definitely what I wanted to sound like!

[hadapuff]

if anyone was ever wondering why RHCP dedicated bloodsugarsexmagik to Mike Watt then this is the ultimate proof.

The first, the original and the one and only punk-funk inventor, Mr Watt Himself!

And you, Sir, your vids are awe-some!

[spicyMcHAGGIS9green]

"I work my way backwards using cynicism." D.Boone could write.

[godmcmejhova]

dude the minutemen didn't happen post punk, they were punks! also, sounds great!

[tathagata40]

People talk about Flea's playing a lot, but Mike Watt came before Flea and for me is the higher level artist. I can compare it to Andy Warhol doing a lot of flashy, manipulative stuff and getting a lot of people to talk about him, but Marcel Duchamp (arguably the most important artist of the 20th century) is only talked about by those who KNOW. Mike Watt is a genius. Thanks for putting this up. GREAT playing man!

[marquisethe]

Did you learn that by ear?

[TenaciouschaD]

Is D. Boone's guitar in standard tuning and where can I find the complete tab for the guitar and bass???

Ps sweet job on the bass!

[deiumafacadanorato]

mandou bem cara !

bomzao!

[IamtheSpankster]

RI.P. Zodiak. Mike Watt would have been proud.

[hojima]

RIP



[GulperEEL]

i really like the way you played this but i miss the Db D and high A in the break down part.. Know what i mean? Still rockin it out for sure tho

[sloanmidwestXTC]

damn  you got the rickenbacker you rich bastard. anyways good cover

[joed424]

do you know how to play "relating dudes to jazz" or "under the influence of meat puppets"?, you got minutemen stuff down perfect btw