Willie Dixon - Father of slap bass

Willie Dixon arguably the "Father of Slap Bass" has a recording of his trio from the late 1940's that was very influential to me and many other slap bass players - (including Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats).  Here is a video of Willie Dixon from later in his Career.

At one time Willie lived in the Denver CO area.  I never met him, but I did meet his Son who approached me at a gig and said "My Father used to play like that".  The Son was surprised when I said Willie was one of my main influences.

 

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