“Be a good person.” He says it twice. I always told my students that the #1 rule of gigging is “always be nice.” I love that he carries this mantra. Such an amazing person and such an amazing interview. Thank you all!
I'm so glad Chris is getting the recognition he deserves finally! We played together in high school (Hey Chris! THC! Tam! Mr Greenwood! Woo!) and he is a great guy, tasty player, and exemplary collaborator.
I love that this interview exists and that Chris is getting recognition. I grew up a huge fan of Eric Avery and he had a big impact on my own playing so when Chaney joined Jane’s I was apprehensive but so pleasantly surprised. He ticked the Eric A vibe box but still put his own slant on Jane’s that was a bit grittier and one I really enjoy. When I saw him play in the early otts with Panic Chanel at The Fine Line I was sold (rocking those Aguilar heads and cabinets). Such a talent but great to see he’s humble, too.
I'm embarrassed to admit that but I never heard about Chris before.. So glad this channel is bringing such legends to public attention. Great guy and a great player as well. I wish he'd got more recognition.
Such an amazing interview with Chris Chaney. Thank you for highlighting and introducing us to him. I am a fan and so impressed by his humility, his generosity of time and energy. His style is amazing but even more is his character. He is an unsung legend of the bass community.
YES! My 16 year old self is leaping with joy! Chris’ name was on every album I owned back in the day. ‘Strays’ was one of those albums that kicked my backside into learning to play with a pick every time I picked my bass up. Thank you guys so much for sharing this 😊🙏
Chris is a professional in all the word sense, a Rock Star of electric bass without a doubt. From the times of Alanis’ tour over there in the 90’s.🎸✅🎧👍
I play with the "invisible pick" as well. If you're not familiar than hold a pick like normal then pull it out with your other hand keeping your fingers if holding the pick. Then play with the side of your thump, not your nail, as if holding a pick.
Another great interview folks! 😀 What a gracious and humble fellow! I think I still have an old Bass Player magazine issue where Chris is standing between his two massive effects racks! Wonderful content! Cheers, Brent
Chris had some shoes to fill in with AC/DC, but he sounds great! Cliff Williams would be really proud. Chris knows all the bass fills and he has the same staccato sound that Cliff brought in the rhythm section. Chris knows what he's doing when he has a bass in his hands. Best wishes, Chris, and congrats!
Please tell me he has a down side, come on, he's a terrific player, kind person, so humble, always ready to praise other's work, can't believe he's so down to earth while being a legend, that's true greatness, I loved this interview so much!!!
This is a great Interview, one thing he mentioned was very cool to hear. He was talking about Taylor Hawkins playing with a few people I used to see at the Studio Cafe', Balboa. This was in around 86 or so. He mentioned a guitar player named Gannon Arnold, he was a young good player at the time. The guys he played with were good, loved the Bass player, Melvin Davis. They were always on Thursday. Tuesday, John Pattitucci was there, I was lucky to have such good talent to see without a hassle. Loved seeing Melvin in "Coming to America", Sexual Chocolate.
Chris is the guy! I loved this interview. So humble and nice, and of course...great stories. Got to go back and listen more intently to his work. Bravo SBL.
Hey SBL you should make a video about Pedro Aznar, he's a very very talented bass player, multi-instrumentalist, composer from Argentina. He's played in an Argentinian group called Serú Girán. I'd really like if you could make a video about him, he's absolutely amazing
Thank you for another great interview. This is my first exposure to Chris and I am so impressed with his down-to-earth style. This is the 2nd video I've watched with hosts Ian AND Sharon. Sharon seems to be left out of the conversation in both videos. How about giving her voice, questions and comments some air time?
Do you ever feel that as a bassist, we’re all in coolest club on planet earth?? This interview just cements my already entrenched views 😊 Like a secret society hiding in plain sight, feckin’ love it. We need a secret handshake
My band in LA opened for Camp Freddy a few times at the Roxy. Someone stole a few items that I set down onstage right in front of me when I wasn’t looking. Crazy that that was a thing…
What a phenomenal conversation. I'd love for ya'll to connect with Sarah Lee - another one of those players who just kept popping up in band after band
Sold my ‘75 Guild M85ii cos I wasn’t working immediately after Covid. Immediate sellers remorse. Unbelievable piece of kit. Had a set of unused 70’s half-flats in the case when I first bought it, which I put on it. Dammit.
I got lost with the ‘53 P bass story.. Eddie Vedder got him the gig bag, where did the bass come from, Dave Boonshoft? Eddie Vedder is the most awesome guy. He was in the studio working his own project while a project I was working on was being mastered and he had a lot of good things to say. He ended up getting the first copy of that record we made.
