Here's a sample from Rick Danko's Electric Bass Techniques. Available at www.homespun.com, catalog number DVD-DAN-EB21. www.homespun.com/shop/product/rick-dankos-electric-bass-techniques/
Having the pleasure of playing with Rick when we were with The Danko/Butterfield Band in the late 70’s and early 80’s. We had the greatest time together, and his playing is unlike any other bass player I’ve ever played with, or heard before. What a beautiful friend he was as well. I’m honored to have had such an opportunity!!!
when he's playing The Weight you can really hear the machine that turned the engine that propelled the music of The Band. between that bass work and Levon on drums, you might have the most underrated rhythm section in history
Along with Mani and Reni (from The Stone Roses) I'd agree. Totally different in every way but massively underrated. When they laid a groove down they meant business.. Plus it gives the guitarist so much room to actually serve the song when the foundations are so tight. Just like everything I guess. 👍
I figured this would be by bass player talking about his techniques, but I am amazed to see that it is HIM! Of course I knew about Dylan growing up, but he didn’t really know about ‘The Band’ until I bought a home in Somers Point New Jersey. I learned that the band had played at Tony Marts in the summer of 64. Amazing time, I was just a kid. But what history! I have since learned that Rich Danko was actually a very good musician before he joined the band. He just wanted to play with these guys, and he certainly did! Apparently these guys never made the money that they should have. Except maybe for Robbie Robertson. Great stuff here! RIP Rick.
Having the pleasure of playing with Rick when we were with The Danko/Butterfield Band in the late 70’s and early 80’s. We had the greatest time together, and his playing is unlike any other bass player I’ve ever played with, or heard before. What a beautiful friend he was as well. I’m honored to have had such an opportunity!!!
when he's playing The Weight you can really hear the machine that turned the engine that propelled the music of The Band. between that bass work and Levon on drums, you might have the most underrated rhythm section in history
Along with Mani and Reni (from The Stone Roses) I'd agree. Totally different in every way but massively underrated. When they laid a groove down they meant business.. Plus it gives the guitarist so much room to actually serve the song when the foundations are so tight. Just like everything I guess. 👍
May I throw in Chris Layton & Tommy Shannon for good measure!
My algorithm is heavy with Danko right now. Thanks TH-cam
He’s goofy
@caydenb3829 musicians are different.
My first bass instructional video on VHS from homespun tapes. Rick is a legend! May he rest in peace
Rick Danko. Legend. Coolest fellow who ever lived.
Why does this man look like he got a fresh manicure before this? pure Danko goodness, what a pleasure seeing him teach us this iconic song
I figured this would be by bass player talking about his techniques, but I am amazed to see that it is HIM! Of course I knew about Dylan growing up, but he didn’t really know about ‘The Band’ until I bought a home in Somers Point New Jersey. I learned that the band had played at Tony Marts in the summer of 64. Amazing time, I was just a kid. But what history! I have since learned that Rich Danko was actually a very good musician before he joined the band. He just wanted to play with these guys, and he certainly did! Apparently these guys never made the money that they should have. Except maybe for Robbie Robertson. Great stuff here! RIP Rick.
We need more of this footage!
So glad I got to know him growing up before he had passed. Taught me so much! :)
What a talented guy he was!!!
One of the best. Look at that beautiful fretless
Just listen to the bass in the Band. Rick's bass is just right at all times.
He seems like such a cool, nice guy
love the sound of the ampeg bass !
Simply the greatest to do it
priceless material right here
I'm fascinated by this.
Lovely stuff...
Those ARE chords!!!!!! Aha!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks, man!
Mum calls from upstairs: Ricky, time for dinner!
God Bless Him!
Nice
dang that snare sound xD
Go Ricky!! 😎🤟
that shirt
Is he wearing false nails?
Josh P manicure.
The root seed that gave birth to john mayer..
🤓
The 3 seconds sounds like when you picked up your bass after drinking half a handle of Canadian club.
rick was having a boring day
His fingers looks gross, like he ate a bucket of KFC without washing his hands.
Probably from drug abuse maybe?