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LRRC EP855: the 10 Most Underrated Bassists, Don Henley is a major D.B., Gibson Reissues Norland Era Les Pauls, Mike Campbell

LRRC EP855: the 10 Most Underrated Bassists, Don Henley is a major D.B., Gibson Reissues Norland Era Les Pauls, Mike Campbell

Update: 2025-10-05
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On This week's show we discuss 10 bassists who are terribly underrated and highlight some of their best work. Plus... Steve Terryberry (Stevie T) launches a new channel. All this and Mike Campbell too!


 


Loudini: Stevie T launches a new channel (steve terryberry), mono Culture (paul platt),  don douche bag henley, the cobra effect, 70’s reissue LP custom


 


Underrated Bass Players (guitars & hearts)


 


01:00 Mel Schacher grand funk rail road


02:25 Dennis Dunaway (alice cooper)


03:50 Trevor Bolder (david bowie) (Uriah Heep)


05:00 Gary Thain (Uriah Heep) Keef Hartley


06:10 Pete Way (UFO)


07:15 Bob Daisley (Ozzy, Rainbow, Uriah Heep)


08:20 Tiran Porter (The Doobie Brothers)


09:20 Mick Karn (Japan)


10:25 Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant)


11:25 Leon Wilkeson (Skynyrd)


 


Pittsburgh Kevin: fleury, mike campbell


 


Film Corner: The Man In The Field, Conjuring 4, The Poseidon Adventure, de-aging is changing(ruining) movies(patrick h wellems), True Grit (Coen Brothers), Heavy Metal, 







This Week In Rock HIstory:


 


### Rock Music History: September 28 – October 4


 


Here's a curated list of significant events in rock history during this week, focusing on classic and modern rock 


 


#### **September 28**


- **Album Releases:**


  - 1973: Slade releases *Sladest*, a glam rock compilation packed with high-energy guitar riffs from hits like "Cum On Feel the Noize" – a staple for guitar-driven British rock. [Link to album details](https://drrock.com/albums-released-this-week-september-28-october-4/)


  - 1973: Status Quo unleashes *Hello!*, their boogie-rock classic with raw, riff-heavy tracks like "Roll Over Lay Down," embodying 70s pub rock guitar energy. [Link to album details](https://drrock.com/albums-released-this-week-september-28-october-4/)


- **Birthdays:**


  - 1948: Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad), powerhouse guitarist and vocalist behind riff-monsters like "We're an American Band" – a guitar hero of hard rock. [Link to bio](https://www.onthisday.com/music/birthdays.php?month=9&day=28)


  - 1948: Mike Pinera (Blues Image, Iron Butterfly), influential rock guitarist known for psychedelic riffs in "Ride Captain Ride." [Link to bio](https://www.onthisday.com/music/birthdays.php?month=9&day=28)


- **Deaths:**


  - 2024: Kris Kristofferson, country-rock legend and guitarist whose songs like "Me and Bobby McGee" (famously covered by Janis Joplin) influenced guitar-driven outlaw rock. Died at 88. [Link to obituary](https://wrif.com/2025/09/28/this-day-in-rock-history-september-28/)


  - 2024: Al Davis (Screamin' Jay Hawkins' band), blues-rock guitarist whose fiery style inspired rock 'n' roll riffs. Died at 83; Rock Hall inductee in 2006. [Link to obituary](https://wrif.com/2025/09/28/this-day-in-rock-history-september-28/)


- **Other Events:**


  - 1963: ZZ Top forms in Houston, kicking off their blues-rock guitar legacy with riffs that defined Texas boogie. [Link to band history](https://wrif.com/2025/09/28/this-day-in-rock-history-september-28/)


  - 1968: The Beatles form Apple Records, paving the way for guitar-centric releases like *The White Album*. [Link to event details](https://wrif.com/2025/09/28/this-day-in-rock-history-september-28/)


 


#### **September 29**


- **Significant Concerts:**


  - 1976: Jimi Hendrix's legendary performance at the Isle of Wight Festival (archival footage highlights his revolutionary guitar work). [Link to concert footage](https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/events/?date=29/09)


- **Album Releases:**


  - 1971: Led Zeppelin releases *Led Zeppelin IV* in some markets (full global rollout this week), featuring epic guitar anthems like "Stairway to Heaven" – the pinnacle of guitar-driven hard rock. [Link to album history](https://drrock.com/albums-released-from-sep-22-to-sep-28-2025/)


- **Chart Milestones:**


  - 1971: Grand Funk Railroad's "We're an American Band" hits #1 – a massive guitar-rock anthem celebrating the road. [Link to chart story](https://wcsx.com/2025/09/29/this-day-in-rock-history-september-29/)


- **Birthdays:**


  - 1947: Jerry Lee Lewis, piano-pounding rock pioneer whose wild energy influenced guitar heroes like Jimmy Page. [Link to bio](https://www.onthisday.com/music/birthdays.php?month=9&day=29)


- **Other Events:**


  - 1978: The Police sign with A&M Records, launching their reggae-infused guitar-rock breakthrough. [Link to event details](https://wcsx.com/2025/09/29/this-day-in-rock-history-september-29/)


 


#### **September 30**


- **Album Releases:**


  - 1976: Heart drops *Little Queen*, showcasing Ann and Nancy Wilson's blistering guitar harmonies in tracks like "Barracuda" – female-fronted guitar rock at its finest. [Link to album details](https://drrock.com/albums-released-this-week-september-28-october-4/)


- **Birthdays:**


  - 1954: Pat Simmons (The Doobie Brothers), guitarist behind soulful rock riffs in "Listen to the Music." [Link to bio](https://www.onthisday.com/music/birthdays.php?month=9&day=30)


- **Other Events:**


  - 1967: BBC airs the first *Top of the Pops* featuring Jimi Hendrix, revolutionizing TV guitar performances. [Link to footage](https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/events/?date=30/09)


 


#### **October 1**


- **Album Releases:**


  - 1979: AC/DC unleashes *Highway to Hell*, Bon Scott's final album with riff-heavy classics like the title track – hard rock guitar blueprint. [Link to album history](https://drrock.com/albums-released-this-week-september-28-october-4/)


- **Birthdays:**


  - 1942: Herb Alpert (Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass), trumpeter whose fusion style influenced rock guitarists like Carlos Santana. [Link to bio](https://www.onthisday.com/music/birthdays.php?month=10&day=1)


- **Other Events:**


  - 1969: The King Crimson debuts live, launching progressive rock's guitar experimentation era. [Link to event details](https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/events/?date=01/10)


 


#### **October 2**


- **Significant Concerts:**


  - 1969: Led Zeppelin's Copenhagen show – peak Jimmy Page guitar wizardry captured in bootlegs. [Link to concert archive](https://www.setlist.fm/stats/led-zeppelin-bd6ad4a.html)


- **Birthdays:**


  - 1950: David Lee Roth (Van Halen), frontman whose high-energy style amplified Eddie Van Halen's guitar fireworks. [Link to bio](https://www.onthisday.com/music/birthdays.php?month=10&day=2)


- **Other Events:**


  - 1986: U2 releases *The Joshua Tree*, but this day marks early tour rehearsals emphasizing The Edge's atmospheric guitar. [Link to album story](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/october-2-rock-history/)


 


#### **October 3**


- **Album Releases:**


  - 1975: The Who releases *The Who by Numbers*, Pete Townshend's introspective guitar work shining in "Slip Kid." [Link to album details](https://drrock.com/albums-released-this-week-september-28-october-4/)


  - 1977: Electric Light Orchestra's *Out of the Blue*, a double-album guitar-pop spectacle with hits like "Mr. Blue Sky." [Link to album details](https://drrock.com/albums-released-this-week-september-28-october-4/)


- **TV Appearances:**


  - 1973: The Who performs on *The Midnight Special*, delivering raw guitar-driven sets from *Quadrophenia* era. [Link to episode clips](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+who+midnight+special+october+3)


- **Birthdays:**


  - 1947: Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac), master guitarist whose fingerpicking defined 70s soft-rock riffs in "Go Your Own Way." [Link to bio](https://www.onthisday.com/music/birthdays.php?month=10&day=3)


 


#### **October 4**


- **Album Releases:**


  - 1974: John Lennon releases *Walls and Bridges*, featuring guitar-heavy tracks like "Whatever Gets You Thru the Night" with Elton John. [Link to album details](https://drrock.com/albums-released-this-week-septem

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LRRC EP855: the 10 Most Underrated Bassists, Don Henley is a major D.B., Gibson Reissues Norland Era Les Pauls, Mike Campbell

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