LRRC EP855: the 10 Most Underrated Bassists, Don Henley is a major D.B., Gibson Reissues Norland Era Les Pauls, Mike Campbell

On This week's show we discuss 10 bassists who are terribly underrated and highlight some of their best work. Plus... Steve Terryberry (Stevie T) launches a new channel. All this and Mike Campbell too!

 

Loudini: Stevie T launches a new channel (steve terryberry), mono Culture (paul platt),  don douche bag henley, the cobra effect, 70’s reissue LP custom

 

Underrated Bass Players (guitars & hearts)

 

01:00 Mel Schacher grand funk rail road

02:25 Dennis Dunaway (alice cooper)

03:50 Trevor Bolder (david bowie) (Uriah Heep)

05:00 Gary Thain (Uriah Heep) Keef Hartley

06:10 Pete Way (UFO)

07:15 Bob Daisley (Ozzy, Rainbow, Uriah Heep)

08:20 Tiran Porter (The Doobie Brothers)

09:20 Mick Karn (Japan)

10:25 Ray Shulman (Gentle Giant)

11:25 Leon Wilkeson (Skynyrd)

 

Pittsburgh Kevin: fleury, mike campbell

 

Film Corner: The Man In The Field, Conjuring 4, The Poseidon Adventure, de-aging is changing(ruining) movies(patrick h wellems), True Grit (Coen Brothers), Heavy Metal, 

This Week In Rock HIstory:

 

### Rock Music History: September 28 – October 4

 

Here's a curated list of significant events in rock history during this week, focusing on classic and modern rock 

 

#### **September 28**

- **Album Releases:**

  - 1973: Slade releases *Sladest*, a glam rock compilation packed with high-energy guitar riffs from hits like "Cum On Feel the Noize" – a staple for guitar-driven British rock. [Link to album details](https://drrock.com/albums-released-this-week-september-28-october-4/)

  - 1973: Status Quo unleashes *Hello!*, their boogie-rock classic with raw, riff-heavy tracks like "Roll Over Lay Down," embodying 70s pub rock guitar energy. [Link to album details](https://drrock.com/albums-released-this-week-september-28-october-4/)

- **Birthdays:**

  - 1948: Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad), powerhouse guitarist and vocalist behind riff-monsters like "We're an American Band" – a guitar hero of hard rock. [Link to bio](https://www.onthisday.com/music/birthdays.php?month=9&day=28)

  - 1948: Mike Pinera (Blues Image, Iron Butterfly), influential rock guitarist known for psychedelic riffs in "Ride Captain Ride." [Link to bio](https://www.onthisday.com/music/birthdays.php?month=9&day=28)

- **Deaths:**

  - 2024: Kris Kristofferson, country-rock legend and guitarist whose songs like "Me and Bobby McGee" (famously covered by Janis Joplin) influenced guitar-driven outlaw rock. Died at 88. [Link to obituary](https://wrif.com/2025/09/28/this-day-in-rock-history-september-28/)

  - 2024: Al Davis (Screamin' Jay Hawkins' band), blues-rock guitarist whose fiery style inspired rock 'n' roll riffs. Died at 83; Rock Hall inductee in 2006. [Link to obituary](https://wrif.com/2025/09/28/this-day-in-rock-history-september-28/)

- **Other Events:**

  - 1963: ZZ Top forms in Houston, kicking off their blues-rock guitar legacy with riffs that defined Texas boogie. [L