Wayne and I were first year college students together... We arrived earlier than most and were the first to meet, became good friends and hung out together all the time... I last saw him at a NAMM show in LA, not all that long before he passed... We shared a lot of laughter... and pizza...
I have never heard of Wayne until today. And I thought I knew all the great bass players. If the was still around he could definitely keep up with all those you youtube monster kids.
Wayne was a fantastic bass player. He played with Buddy Rich. Not for 10 years but from around 1979 to 1981. He took over after Tom Warrington and was followed by among others Dave Carpenter in 83-84.
Wayne made others become better by being there. I witnessed the entire bass solo twice live 3 feet from my face with the Thom Rotella Band in a 1983-ish NYC smokey club squeezing in no more than 50 people on the edge of Harlem. I brought friends the second time. "Wayne was the first ever bass player I admired." me also, but it happened live.
Wayne was a high school classmate of mine. He was determined to become a professional musician (I was determined to become an engineer). We both made it. I didn't find out until this past Thanksgiving that he'd made it this big--or that he had been taken by cancer. Patty--you have my most profound sympathy, as tragically late as it has turned out to be.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! When I was in high school, I got a copy of the sound only from LD and copied the play, but I lost the tape and have been looking for it for the last 20 years. Finally, after 40 years, I was able to meet it again. That's amazing too.
One of the notable credits this guy had was playing bass on the John Lennon and Yoko Ono album Milk and Honey. But I doubt whether he met John Lennon. It seems likely his parts were recorded during post 1980 sessions, in fact quite close in time to this video.
Thank you for posting this ..I was in a band with Wayne when we were at Berklee.. We had a fusion funk group that backed a soul revue called "The Fabulous Trends" RIP Wayne...
Wayne Pedzwater plays on Gary Niewood's "Share My Dream" release from 1985. I liked him on that music. This solo is fascinating. Per the comment just below, may he rest in peace. So sorry to hear that he passed.
Like "ishredu", I caught Wayne with Buddy Rich's band many years ago. He was playing the same bass that's in this clip - you could see the cream-colored bridge pickup a mile away! It was a blast to hear Buddy transform into a funk drummer when the two of them did a bass/drums duo feature. This brings back a great memory from my formative years. Thank you.
Believe it or not this show was on UK TV (LWT) in the early 80s although this solo wasn't on it. My Dad taped it and it's something I've watched since, well probably since the age of 1. There's an amazing instrumental that opens up the show which has some amazing bass on it. The guy that posted this should put it up. Wayne was the first ever bass player I admired. Awesome.
i had know idea about Wayne other than i have him on a couple of Buddy Rich albums. If i was a bassist then i would be wanting to play like this guy. His 'walking bass' lines are incredible and swing like nobody ! And he does not try to be Jaco. i never knew he was with BS&T until just now !! Very sad to hear of his cancer illness.
Wayne was also pick out of Berkley by Buddy Rich and played with Buddy for about 10 years. Besides playing with countless other. Wayne was truly one of the greats!
This guy is good, BUT it's not really in the vein of BS&T "sound". Perhaps this is what BS&T Should have done earlier, who knows. I would venture enough to say that you could visit Sam Ash on 48th in NYC and watch up to 3 people per day come in and present the same level of skill. That is not a slam on Wayne, just the state of the competition.
@@jrosner6123 Actually, the harmonics part was a total Jaco rip off and many others even back then could do similar stuff with the slap technique... Still, great player obviously and with an amazing list of credits.
@@normanhirschfeld3823 - agreed, but he was shredding before most of the modern bassist hit the scene in the mid 80's, and I found the original comment annoying
Have a photo of Wayne and myself from Ronnie Scott's in 1980 when he was with Buddy Rich...RIP Wayne .
Thank you for you bass! Rest in peace ✌🏿
BS&T one of the greatest band in rock history, Awesome!!! 👍👍👍
Wayne and I were first year college students together... We arrived earlier than most and were the first to meet, became good friends and hung out together all the time... I last saw him at a NAMM show in LA, not all that long before he passed... We shared a lot of laughter... and pizza...
I rewatch this at least once a year. His playing is unreal here. The harmonic control, the feeling, the groove. So good.
Wouaw Wouaw Wouaw 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤❤❤ trop bon 👍
Just discovered this guy. what a monster player.
Wayne was not only a great musician but also a great guy to be around. He was always upbeat and positive....
Look how high he’s got that bass strapped on. That’s badass.
I have never heard of Wayne until today. And I thought I knew all the great bass players. If the was still around he could definitely keep up with all those you youtube monster kids.
Indeed ❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏
Wayne was a fantastic bass player. He played with Buddy Rich. Not for 10 years but from around 1979 to 1981. He took over after Tom Warrington and was followed by among others Dave Carpenter in 83-84.
Wayne made others become better by being there. I witnessed the entire bass solo twice live 3 feet from my face with the Thom Rotella Band in a 1983-ish NYC smokey club squeezing in no more than 50 people on the edge of Harlem. I brought friends the second time. "Wayne was the first ever bass player I admired." me also, but it happened live.
Two words only: Music & Heart. Miss you, Wayne.
Wayne was a high school classmate of mine. He was determined to become a professional musician (I was determined to become an engineer). We both made it.
I didn't find out until this past Thanksgiving that he'd made it this big--or that he had been taken by cancer.
Patty--you have my most profound sympathy, as tragically late as it has turned out to be.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
When I was in high school, I got a copy of the sound only from LD and copied the play, but I lost the tape and have been looking for it for the last 20 years. Finally, after 40 years, I was able to meet it again. That's amazing too.
One of the notable credits this guy had was playing bass on the John Lennon and Yoko Ono album Milk and Honey. But I doubt whether he met John Lennon. It seems likely his parts were recorded during post 1980 sessions, in fact quite close in time to this video.
i knew wayne pretty well at berklee. he was a super nice guy. I remember that tune. I was shocked to hear of his passing.
Thank you for posting this ..I was in a band with Wayne when we were at Berklee..
We had a fusion funk group that backed a soul revue called "The Fabulous Trends"
RIP Wayne...
Wayne Pedzwater plays on Gary Niewood's "Share My Dream" release from 1985. I liked him on that music. This solo is fascinating. Per the comment just below, may he rest in peace. So sorry to hear that he passed.
Like "ishredu", I caught Wayne with Buddy Rich's band many years ago. He was playing the same bass that's in this clip - you could see the cream-colored bridge pickup a mile away! It was a blast to hear Buddy transform into a funk drummer when the two of them did a bass/drums duo feature. This brings back a great memory from my formative years. Thank you.
Believe it or not this show was on UK TV (LWT) in the early 80s although this solo wasn't on it. My Dad taped it and it's something I've watched since, well probably since the age of 1. There's an amazing instrumental that opens up the show which has some amazing bass on it. The guy that posted this should put it up. Wayne was the first ever bass player I admired. Awesome.
The first time I remember seeing his name was on a Special EFX album back in'86!
GRP label
If you like this bassline, then you will LOVE the bassline solo in "Casiopea - Domino Line"
Loved seeing this - it brought a smile to my face.
xoxox
PFPedzwater
Awesome!
Tough crowd here!This guy can play!
Mikey, I went to school with Wayne too...He was a Sax player in the Valley High Band
the beginning is pretty special
WOW!
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i had know idea about Wayne other than i have him on a couple of Buddy Rich albums. If i was a bassist then i would be wanting to play like this guy. His 'walking bass' lines are incredible and swing like nobody ! And he does not try to be Jaco.
i never knew he was with BS&T until just now !!
Very sad to hear of his cancer illness.
He was better than Jaco....I knew them both and Jaco's nephew David..
Cool!
I think it's from the suite 'Spanish Wine' from the album 'Nuclear Blues'
Wayne was also pick out of Berkley by Buddy Rich and played with Buddy for about 10 years. Besides playing with countless other. Wayne was truly one of the greats!
Wayne did NOT go to Berkley. He went to Berklee
nice
i work with his brother in law was sad when he died :( such talent
Is there a date attached to this video?
This was around 1976 I think
It was 1982. I was the sound man on this tour.
His last name was Pedziwiatr, or something close. Died about a year ago.
Pedziwiatr is a Polish royal ancestry name it means "blowing like a wind"
i wish i could afford berkley
The harmonics was too "jaco" for me, but the rest was slaptastic. That's one fast thumb!
Oddly enough, Jaco was in BS&T for a while. The Dummer Bobby Colomby discovered him.
This guy is good, BUT it's not really in the vein of BS&T "sound". Perhaps this is what BS&T Should have done earlier, who knows. I would venture enough to say that you could visit Sam Ash on 48th in NYC and watch up to 3 people per day come in and present the same level of skill. That is not a slam on Wayne, just the state of the competition.
i sat through more than 6 minutes of this looking for something "amazing". Nothing special. Actually, kinda amateurish
Yawn. Boring hammer on octave slap. People usually grow out of this phase after playing for a year
He was doing this shit when nobody could, and had a resume as being an in demand bass player amongst the best around. Let's see your work ..
@@jrosner6123 Actually, the harmonics part was a total Jaco rip off and many others even back then could do similar stuff with the slap technique...
Still, great player obviously and with an amazing list of credits.
@@normanhirschfeld3823 - agreed, but he was shredding before most of the modern bassist hit the scene in the mid 80's, and I found the original comment annoying