Hello my friends, many people ask for indications of bands or bassists from Groove, and today we are going to start a series of bands that will enrich your ear and your sound much more.
What is Groove?
In a very summarized definition; Groove is a rhythmic pulse with variations in some cases, it is responsible for the balance of the music, the groove is something remarkable today, yesterday and tomorrow.
According to our research, we don’t have a definite date where Groove was created, but we know of some bands and bassists who started this movement, however, let’s focus on the bands, Mohow was responsible for spreading part of Groove in the world, several bands passed there strengthening this Groove wave.
We would like to make it clear that there are several bands that are references for Groove, and as we said, we are starting a series of nominations, and we would love for you to indicate bands that you also know, this will help us to bring other bands that some people may not know, please write some indications in the comments at the end of the article.
So, here we go:
The Whispers
Formed in 1964, The Whispers inserted a totally mature sound and with many variations in its sound, the bass lines are wonderful and marked history, we can feel the strong influence of R&B, The Whispers is a vocal group, plus the band and the lines musicals are amazing, a genius job. Soon we will do an article about the bassist of this sensational band. The band’s heyday was in the 70’s and 80’s.
Hit Songs: And The Beat Goes On – I Can Make It Better – Imagination – Walk With Me – Headlights
Tower of Power
This band is something from another world, with R&B, Funk and Soul characteristics, we can notice the richness of the Grooves led by Francis ‘Rocco’ Prestia (Deceased in 2020) their groove lines are simple but complex, with a totally dancing bass by all the music. Its phantom notes provide a great swaying session for the songs.
Hit Songs: Soul With A Capital “S” – You – What Is Hip? – Funk The Dumb Stuff – Squib Cakes
The Temptations
This band can never be left out, they are responsible for producing songs that marked a generation, the bass lines are incredible, they may seem simple, but hide a wealth of information behind, a mix of R&B, doo-wop, funk, disco, soul and adult contemporary.
Hit Songs: I can’t get next to you – Treat Her Like a Lady – Cloud Nine – Papa WasA Rolling Stone – Ain’t Too Proud To Beg
Jamiroquai
It’s a British Funk and Acid Jazz band that produced and still produces amazing music, how can we define the bass of this band? The bass has amazing groove lines and many variations, bringing a lot more life to the songs.
Hit Songs: Space Cowboy – Love Foolosophy – Runaway – All Good In The Hood – Alright
Brick
Formed in 1976, it was very successful in the 70’s with its style that merged Funk and Jazz, for sure you need to hear many songs produced by him, a very mature sound and with a lot of balance in the bass lines.
Hit Songs: Push Push – Sweat Til You Get Wet – Ain’t Gonna Hurt Nobody – Dazz – Dusic
Guys, enjoy these bands a lot, the more you listen to great references, the better your groove will be.
If you have other indications, put them in the comments below.
Very Groove for you.
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