tc electronic amplification and speakers (from studio-sized to concert arena-sized) Epiphone, Fender, Ibanez, Rickenbacker, Schecter, Ned Steinberger basses Instrument experience: Bass Guitar: Expert Upright bass: Expert Vocalist: Advanced Background Singer: Expert Rhythm Guitar: Expert Lead Guitar: Advanced Keyboard: Moderate EQUIPMENT To name a few, and in no particular order: Paul McCartney, John Paul Jones, John Entwistle, Phil Lesh, Rocco Prestia, Flea, Chris Squire, Roger Waters, Larry Graham, Bootsy Collins, Geddy Lee, Dusty Hill, Alan Woody, and Victor Wooten. Screen name: Roger_The_Mudshark Member since: Active within 24 hours Level of commitment: Touring Years playing music: 55 Gigs played: Over 100 Tend to practice: More than 3 times per week Available to gig: 6-7 nights a week What guitar recorded the Cliffs of Dover Johnson used two different guitars in the studio while recording the song: an early-’60s Gibson ES-335 for most of the song and a 1954 Stratocaster used for 25 seconds of the intro (before the rhythm section joins in) and for the first 10 seconds of the solo starting around 2:45. The show was called "Blazz, it's where Blues meets Jazz." Hoping to be back on the airwaves in the coming months.
He is also an accomplished keyboardist, guitarist, and singer as well.Īnd what bassist is complete without his own radio show? From 2005-2011 he was heard on KVMR-FM, Nevada City (89.5FM and 105.1FM in Tahoe/Truckee). Onstage, Roger is a performer who just can't stand still, is quite a ham, and adds "a most tasteful bottom end" that enhances the aural experience. Over the years, Roger has amassed an impressive arsenal of bass instruments ranging from standard 4-, 5-, 6-string electrics to specialty basses like electric stand-ups and double-necks. Most recently performing as bassist/keyboardist/vocalist with "Whoville - celebrating the music of The Who" (), as keyboardist/guitarist/vocalist with "Blame the Bishop" (), bassist/vocalist with "Rye-Wit" (), and as bassist/keyboardist/vocalist with the Zach Waters Band (). Bassist/bandleader for "Jasper's Daddy Motown, Soul, and Rhythm & Blues Revue," and "Rye Wit." Roger has also performed as bassist in the stage production of The Who's "Tommy" in San Francisco. Roger has been in at least a dozen bands which range from Janis Joplin's "Kozmic Blues Band" back in the early 70s, glam rockers "Romance" and "Artist" in the 70s/80s, to a Frank Sinatra tribute band ("Barbara Lynn & Oceans 3"). After mastering the guitar, at the age of 13 Roger switched to bass harnessing the influence of artists like Paul McCartney, John Paul Jones, John Entwistle, Phil Lesh, Rocco Prestia, and he has been performing professionally ever since. try this, 'cause you sure as hell can't play trombone." Little did his dad know what he set in motion. He started playing guitar after his Dad took away his trombone saying: ". Having grown up in San Francisco during the "Summer of Love," listening and admiring groups like Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, and Tower of Power, Roger decided to make music a career.
2018 Sammie Award recipient in the Blues/Rock band category.
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