I just about jumped out of my chair last night when I saw the distinguishing G&L headstock adorning Garry Beers’ bass on Rockstar:INXS last night. There weren’t many good shots of his bass but I could see the split precision-style MFD pickup near the neck so I knew it was an SB-1 or SB-2…. then I saw the 2nd pickup. Still couldn’t get a good look but it appeared to be a MusicMan-style humbucker at the bridge. Couldn’t tell whether it was a G&L MFD, a MusicMan, or generic, but it was definitely not standard and the bass body was routed to fit it in there.
It turns out that Garry Beers got the whole band into G&L. Way to go, Mr. Beers!
Sadly, INXS sounded terrible compared to the house band. The bass was lost in the mix with too many effects and everything sounded muddy. After many weeks enjoying the House Band, the level of musicianship of INXS just seemed amateurish. And the lasers were just so… 1988.
I googled Larger than Leon and got you hahaha. Hey, how are you? I’m back in san Diego. This time for good. I’m sick of travelling. Abram and I are still getting married next June, so I fully expect you guys to come to the wedding. don’t worry, I won’t make you play. Just eat our food and drink our wine. You’ll have fun!
So what gives with Larger Than Leon? Are you guys no longer together? I heard about Jeff moving but I was wondering if y’all were going to keep going.
Anyway, I hope you are all well (families included) and btw, I think Anderson Cooper is sexy…he also happens to be smart lol jk.
ttyl- Mari