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BigSteve
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My local gigging band recently auditioned two bass players. The first player I thought was really good, came in knowing the material and we locked in almost instantly. BUT, he was around 250/270 pounds and not the most handsome gent in the world.
Two nights later we audition another bass player. Second guy was good, knew the material and we locked in right away as well. This second guy is thin and looks pretty good for a man in his 50's.
In my opinion as the drummer, the first guy was a better player of the two...I liked his sound and his groove better. My band mates said nothing about the first guys playing, only his looks. The second player was questioned after the audition like the leader wanted him in the band. Nobody asked my opinion...which is really not the issue I have as I am not the leader of this group. I guess my problem is that the decision seemed to be based solely on looks and not playing ability. I know looks seem to be all so important these days but I've got to say I was a little disappointed.
Thoughts anyone?
Two nights later we audition another bass player. Second guy was good, knew the material and we locked in right away as well. This second guy is thin and looks pretty good for a man in his 50's.
In my opinion as the drummer, the first guy was a better player of the two...I liked his sound and his groove better. My band mates said nothing about the first guys playing, only his looks. The second player was questioned after the audition like the leader wanted him in the band. Nobody asked my opinion...which is really not the issue I have as I am not the leader of this group. I guess my problem is that the decision seemed to be based solely on looks and not playing ability. I know looks seem to be all so important these days but I've got to say I was a little disappointed.
Thoughts anyone?