That word underrated pops up all the time. He has worked with Rufus and Quincy Jones. Yet you say he's underrated because he wasn't on the cover of some magazine.
Always loved his playing.. now that I see him "in person" I admire him even more.. he looks like an all around fantastic guy to hang out with! A great bass for a great bassist!
Bobby Watson seems like a really nice guy, like the current host Michael Lemo. Bringing in a person who can really play the instrument is a great idea. So much better than "Mr. Authentic," who used to just make snarky comments about the bass and bass players.
That bass... Through most of this video, watching it, I just kept saying to myself under my breath '63 or 1963 in something like disbelief. Amazing bass in amazing condition, better condition than I'm in and I left mother's factory in early January of '68.
Bass is great. Seeing Bobby Watson here is cool, too. I remember trying to stay awake for every DK's Rock Concert or MidNight Special. Missed some but DID see Rufus before Tell Me Something Good blew up on one or the other. heck, crowd including me chuckled at Chaka's wardrobe choice and the band, too, That all stopped as soon as they played. Ruled !!
This is the best Thumpin Thursday I have ever seen! Please get me professional basis in for Thumpin Thursday - - that should be a prerequisite to determine whether or not you actually are doing one! And I don't even like Thumpin Thursday normally!
Hell yeah that was great. Norm is cool and he sure has a lot of buddies. lol Always liked Norm just not some of the guys who work or worked for him. ;) Love Lemmo though. Good guy!
Man, I miss Mark. Hope he's doin all right. You're kickin ass Lemmo. Only guy who could fill his shoes. Great players here. Funky shit goin on, open a window! Can we hear that white Flying V hangin up there on the wall??
That's a great price for that Bass. I sold my 63 P Bass last year at the Philly guitar show and almost got that for it. Although the 63 cases were almost white with black trim. I would question whether the case is original. Although Fender may have used different color cases in 63, I'm not sure about that. Awesome Bass.
I Wanna Rock With You by Michael Jackson is one of the greatest bass tracks in music history, Bobby Watson is a legend
His enthusiasm alone makes me want to buy that bass cuz I don't have the money or any idea how to play it
Real nice guy with a real nice Bass.
Tell me something good.
Lasagna with red wine.
Mr. Watson you sir are a class act and an inspiration to all aspiring Bass players. Absolutely fantastic
Alright. This is my favourite guest host episode ever. Damn, that's what bass playing is.
my favorite bass player yet on thumping thursday. we need more of him!
Yep, lets have Bobby on again.
Nice to see this. I guess both you guys knew my old friend Marlo Henderson. We hung from way back in the Denver days. Great to see you Bobby!
One of the most underrated bassist on the planet! Why he never made the cover of Bassplayer Magazine beats me!
That word underrated pops up all the time. He has worked with Rufus and Quincy Jones. Yet you say he's underrated because he wasn't on the cover of some magazine.
That was really cool.
Always loved his playing.. now that I see him "in person" I admire him even more.. he looks like an all around fantastic guy to hang out with! A great bass for a great bassist!
Bobby Watson and Robin Duhe are my favorite bass players (and of my two favorite groups) of ALL TIME! No one grooves like them.
One of my ALL TIME FAVORITES. Mr Watson 💪🏾
Love it. He just turned into a little boy. Lovely bass!
Best episode of thumpin ever
Best Thumping Thursday I've seen thus far, HANDS DOWN!
Norm, Bobby is your bass man from now on for thumping Thursday.
A real professional bass player👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️
Wow! Bobby Watson on You Tube doing what he does best - playing that bass!
Nothing better than watching artists in their element. Outstanding!
He should be our #ThumpinThursday guest everytime
Bobby Watson seems like a really nice guy, like the current host Michael Lemo. Bringing in a person who can really play the instrument is a great idea. So much better than "Mr. Authentic," who used to just make snarky comments about the bass and bass players.
Who was Mr authentic?
Wow...first tony maiden....now bobby watson....incredible...👏👏👏👏👏
Bobby pointed out the hootenanny strap button on the back of the headstock. Awesome!
That Bass is a thing of pure beauty....
Fantastic Thumpin’ Thursday!
Great vibes! Put a smile on my face
*What a legend!*
I hope they'll be back, that was great!
I also hope he went home with that bass.
That bass... Through most of this video, watching it, I just kept saying to myself under my breath '63 or 1963 in something like disbelief. Amazing bass in amazing condition, better condition than I'm in and I left mother's factory in early January of '68.
P.S. That's too clean for Fender Custom Shop. //Revisiting this video a year later.
Down to earth,
Bob
So cool--bobby sounds a little like hendrix when he sings. GREAT episode, starring a sweetheart bass and a first class bassist. Thank you.
Okay, best thumpin' Thursday EVER.
Awesome Bass, great playing Bobby
Love how he asked the price :-)
Idk why but his bass playing is so compelling. So refreshing.
100% Dream bass right there.
Wow what a treat
Really enjoyed this episode! I like it when you bring in some real pros who are really excited about the instrument being featured.
Finally! That’s the way you show off a bass! Solo and accompanied
Amazing. Wonderful.
One of the BEST Guitar of the day
Hands down!!! 🎸💚
What a treat Norm. Thank you!
Bass is great. Seeing Bobby Watson here is cool, too.
I remember trying to stay awake for every DK's Rock Concert or MidNight Special. Missed some but DID see Rufus before Tell Me Something Good blew up on one or the other.
heck, crowd including me chuckled at Chaka's wardrobe choice and the band, too, That all stopped as soon as they played. Ruled !!
Lived for those shows!
Thank you folks, this was a real treat!🎧❤️
What an amazing tone. In the hands of a master right enough 😎
Great sounding bass and a fabulous demo.
my favorite episode so far. chill vibes B).
Doesn't get any better than this! talk bout Talent...whoa.
Bobby is the greatest, great show today.
I’ve always dug Rufus, so it makes sense that a guy like Bobby is their bass player! Greatest people come through the doors at Norms!
Oozes class and musicianship! Fantastic!
Lovin the genuine excitement about that badass bass ,,,,nice demo Fellas !
Some player and what a nice natural guy. I'd buy his hit medley!
That was fun.
Dude, Bobby’s a baller, he should do more basses!
This is AWESOME!
Nice bass...even still has the hootenanny button. :-)
Perfect slap tone
Cool Cats, cool bass. I'm just a sucker for the three tone sunburst. Thanks to everyone at Norms !
The real experts always make it look easy, am I right?
Wow! Great show.
Really sweet 63 sunburnt P. Rufus gets down with the funk! Nice 335 alpine custom.best tt yet.
Bobby’s reaction is all of us when they pull out the guitar every day 😂
Did Bobby record Rock with you Bass line from Off the Wall of Michael Jackson??
Yes that was Mr Bobby Watson. He worked with Quincy Jones quite a bit.
This place is far better than any guitar center
Norm, its time to give Mr Watson a regular thursday gig.
What a fantastic bass. Nice sound. Nice color. Bobby and Pete did a great job. Thanks guys.
o wow really enjoy the new guest idea . awesome bass guitar
Please!
Quality 👌
this guy really knows how to play a bass
Love the guest format!
Sorry edibles... you’ve been schooled.
That was sweet, and I'll be looking for that cd!!
Really enjoyed this, great playing and wonderful vibes.
Dig having a real bassest do bass of the week...
Wow!
love fender
Boogaloo Down Broadway...!!!
This is the best Thumpin Thursday I have ever seen! Please get me professional basis in for Thumpin Thursday - - that should be a prerequisite to determine whether or not you actually are doing one! And I don't even like Thumpin Thursday normally!
Kool vid!👏👏 😁
Nice guys!
mr bobby watson when u recorded[ what am i waiting for ]song damn you did put some funk into that thing
Sweet
Bobby Watson's bass lines on Rod Temperton song revordrd by Michael Jackson Rock with you, are simoly amazing.
Old school .👍
Hell yeah that was great. Norm is cool and he sure has a lot of buddies. lol Always liked Norm just not some of the guys who work or worked for him. ;) Love Lemmo though. Good guy!
Awesome bassist.
Long live thumping Thursday!
love Todd's bass playing too
He is so fucking cool.
Beaut of a Bass and a great player to boot! Love it! However! Gotta do a Maton!
Lmao.. I look every day to make sure you're still calling for the Maton 😂
@@wilkowilkins363 It's my weekly ritual mate haha
I’m not even a bass player and now want to buy that bass😂😂😂
i want bobby to live next door.
Man, I miss Mark. Hope he's doin all right. You're kickin ass Lemmo. Only guy who could fill his shoes. Great players here. Funky shit goin on, open a window! Can we hear that white Flying V hangin up there on the wall??
If I had $8500 I would buy that sucker. Beautiful
Mark Viereck Doh! I thought Norm meant $850. ;-) Hahaha
That's a great price for that Bass. I sold my 63 P Bass last year at the Philly guitar show and almost got that for it. Although the 63 cases were almost white with black trim. I would question whether the case is original. Although Fender may have used different color cases in 63, I'm not sure about that. Awesome Bass.
$80,000?
PRA QUEM NÃO CONHECE ESSE SENHOR: ELE FEZ A LINHA DE ROCK WITH YOU DO MICHAEL JACKSON...
MONSTRO...
Michael Jackson estava muito bem acompanhado de dois tocadores de contra baixo que são: Bobby Watson e Louis Johnson no álbum Off The Wall
nice guy
That guy is funny. Good player too
Hahahaha he says dose it work? Nope!!he thinks it should be half off
Buy a medley of his hit!! Ahah Hahahah
This was a great one norm
Bobby Watson is the bass player from Rufus featuring Chaka Khan.
That's some serious credentials. I hope they bring him back for more Thursdays.
Also played for Michael Jackson.