The Music & Life of Legendary Bassist Donald "Duck" Dunn|Foreword by Dan Aykroyd (a.k.a. Elwood Blues)|As the legendary bassist for the famous Stax-Volt studios in Memphis, and as|one of the most influential bass players in the history of American music,|Donald Duck Dunn (1941-2012) laid down the booty-shaking foundations to|countless soul, R&B, blues, and rock recordings throughout the 1960s and|'70s, providing the essential grooves for generations of listeners. Duck|worked with some of the biggest artists, musicians, and songwriters of the|day, including Booker T. & the MGs, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett,|Eddie Floyd, Elvis Presley, Isaac Hayes, and many more. And later, as a|member of John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd's riotous Blues Brothers, Duck helped|revitalize these genres via his epic bass lines and role in the hit movie.|But his unparalleled 50-year career was just getting started. He went on to|record and perform with the likes of Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Tom Petty,|Stevie Nicks, CSNY, Bob Dylan, Jimmy Buffett, and many more, until his|passing in 2012.|Now, in this exclusive, one-of-a-kind book, Duck's life and music are|presented in full detail, with rare photos, stories, over an hour of audio|demonstrations and play-alongs, gear info, and authentic, note-for-note|transcriptions of nearly 60 iconic bass lines. Written by bassist and|researcher Nick Rosaci, with help from Duck's family, friends, and music|compatriots, this book presents a piece of history that documents not only|the triumphs and tragedies of Duck's amazing life, but also uncovers the|magic behind the soul fingers that plucked a thousand timeless grooves.|Ain't Going Down|Ain't No Sunshine|B-A-B-Y|Boom Boom|Born To Be A Loser|Born Under A Bad Sign|But It's Alright|Crosscut Saw|Funky Broadway|Gimme Some Lovin'|Girl Of Mine|Grab This Thing|Groovin'|Hang 'Em High|Heart Of Mine|Hip Hug Her|Hold On I'm Comin'|Hometown Blues|I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares For Me)|I Ain't Got You|I Can't Turn You Loose|I Got Everything I Need|I Thank You|If|In The Midnight Hour|It's Not The Spotlight|Key To The Highway|Knock On Wood|Last Night|Let Me Be Good To You|Mean Disposition|Mr. Pitiful|My Barracuda|Ninety-Nine And A Half (Won't Do)|Respect|Rubber Biscuit|Shake Your Tail Feathers|She Caught The Katy And Left Me A Mule To Ride|(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay|634-5789|Soul Finger|Soul Man|Stand And Be Counted|Stop Draggin' My Heart Around|Sugar Sweet|Sweet Home Chicago|These Arms Of Mine|Time Is Tight|Walking Through The Park|Who's Making Love|A Woman In Love: It's Not Me|Woman To Woman|Wrap It Up|You Don't Know Like I Know|You Don't Miss Your Water|You Gonna Need Me|You Tell Me
The Music & Life of Legendary Bassist Donald "Duck" Dunn|Foreword by Dan Aykroyd (a.k.a. Elwood Blues)|As the legendary bassist for the famous Stax-Volt studios in Memphis, and as|one of the most influential bass players in the history of American music,|Donald Duck Dunn (1941-2012) laid down the booty-shaking foundations to|countless soul, R&B, blues, and rock recordings throughout the 1960s and|'70s, providing the essential grooves for generations of listeners. Duck|worked with some of the biggest artists, musicians, and songwriters of the|day, including Booker T. & the MGs, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett,|Eddie Floyd, Elvis Presley, Isaac Hayes, and many more. And later, as a|member of John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd's riotous Blues Brothers, Duck helped|revitalize these genres via his epic bass lines and role in the hit movie.|But his unparalleled 50-year career was just getting started. He went on to|record and perform with the likes of Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Tom Petty,|Stevie Nicks, CSNY, Bob Dylan, Jimmy Buffett, and many more, until his|passing in 2012.|Now, in this exclusive, one-of-a-kind book, Duck's life and music are|presented in full detail, with rare photos, stories, over an hour of audio|demonstrations and play-alongs, gear info, and authentic, note-for-note|transcriptions of nearly 60 iconic bass lines. Written by bassist and|researcher Nick Rosaci, with help from Duck's family, friends, and music|compatriots, this book presents a piece of history that documents not only|the triumphs and tragedies of Duck's amazing life, but also uncovers the|magic behind the soul fingers that plucked a thousand timeless grooves.|Ain't Going Down|Ain't No Sunshine|B-A-B-Y|Boom Boom|Born To Be A Loser|Born Under A Bad Sign|But It's Alright|Crosscut Saw|Funky Broadway|Gimme Some Lovin'|Girl Of Mine|Grab This Thing|Groovin'|Hang 'Em High|Heart Of Mine|Hip Hug Her|Hold On I'm Comin'|Hometown Blues|I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares For Me)|I Ain't Got You|I Can't Turn You Loose|I Got Everything I Need|I Thank You|If|In The Midnight Hour|It's Not The Spotlight|Key To The Highway|Knock On Wood|Last Night|Let Me Be Good To You|Mean Disposition|Mr. Pitiful|My Barracuda|Ninety-Nine And A Half (Won't Do)|Respect|Rubber Biscuit|Shake Your Tail Feathers|She Caught The Katy And Left Me A Mule To Ride|(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay|634-5789|Soul Finger|Soul Man|Stand And Be Counted|Stop Draggin' My Heart Around|Sugar Sweet|Sweet Home Chicago|These Arms Of Mine|Time Is Tight|Walking Through The Park|Who's Making Love|A Woman In Love: It's Not Me|Woman To Woman|Wrap It Up|You Don't Know Like I Know|You Don't Miss Your Water|You Gonna Need Me|You Tell Me
