By Steve Newton Here's a fun little 30-second audio snippet that never fails to make me smile. Back in 1985 I did an interview with bass-guitar legend Donald "Duck" Dunn, who at the time was playing in Eric Clapton's touring band. Dunn is famous for playing bass with Booker T. & the M.G.'s and for his session work … Continue reading That time I asked bass legend Donald “Duck” Dunn why they called him Duck
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That time Duck Dunn told me that Clapton was the best all-around guitarist he ever worked with
By Steve Newton Bass players don't get much more special than Donald "Duck" Dunn. As a session musician for Stax Records, Dunn brought the bottom end on scores of legendary tracks, including gems like Otis Redding's "Respect", Sam & Dave's "Hold On, I'm Comin'", and Albert King's "Born Under a Bad Sign". He was also the bassist … Continue reading That time Duck Dunn told me that Clapton was the best all-around guitarist he ever worked with
My one and only interview with legendary bluesman Albert King
A young guitarist named Gary Moore also picked up on the feel and technique of the blues, and his biggest idol was Albert King.
Legendary bass guitarist Donald “Duck” Dunn passes away after gig in Japan
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON MAY 13, 2012 By Steve Newton Sad news for fans of blues, soul, and R&B music. Bassist Donald "Duck" Dunn, whose bottom end fuelled such classic tracks as Albert King's "Born Under a Bad Sign" and Otis Redding's "Respect", passed away in his sleep early this morning after a gig at the … Continue reading Legendary bass guitarist Donald “Duck” Dunn passes away after gig in Japan