See his facial expression? That's the face all bass players should have when laying down the funk imo. What a legend, what bad ass bass lines he wrote.
Mr. Marvin Craig. Bass Man Extraordinaire. Principal Bass Player of the Legenday and Grammy Award Winning Funk Group LAKESIDE! Mr Craig, Sir you are truly a wonderkind! Thank you for blessing us with The Essence and Funk with your phenomenal Bass!
Marvin Craig you are a perfectionist at that bass ,you and Steven Shockley put it down and l love all you guys no matter what you came together and provided great music, I wish you would come to New Orleans, and bring that great music
I started playing bass because of Larry Graham, but it was Aaron Mills (Cameo) and Marvin Craig (Lakeside) who I designed my style after. Those Cameo and Lakeside basslines were the soundtracks of my young adulthood back in the 70s. Marvin is the TRUTH!
God Truly Blessed us with Mr. Marvin Craig. just a couple minutes bring back so many memories. much love from an old country boy that fell in love with the Funk back in the early 80's!
I found this video many years ago. Because my name is Marvin Craig so I typed it up to find a old channel I had. When I saw this video years ago, I didn't really think anything of it. But coming back to it, I'm starting to like this video!
I still love this brother on that bass guitar he can still rock it.he needs to still be playing with lakeside.we still listen to him and we love him.play your bass guitar brother play.may God keep you in good health aways.
Truly another one of the greats in Bass playing who doesn't get his due. Much well deserved respect to Marvin Craig. Lakeside is one of my favorite funk bands - the baddest band in the land of Funk!
fantastic voyage has always been a favorite of mine with the fantastic bass lines in the song. all i can say is marvin made a masterpiece with all those bass lines in the song. top notch.
Marvin Craig is still funky! I had the pleasure of meeting him in Oklahoma City about 10 years ago. He's one of my early influences and it was great to get a chance to talk to him!
It's All The Way Live! Man, what a treat to see Mr. Craig just layin' it down. Wish he did Pull My Strings... but I realize I can't have it all. :-) Thanks so much for posting this!
@Shock I think what is meant is that Craig's not mentioned as heavily in these type discussions as like your Larry Grahams, Bernard Edwards,' and Bootsy Collins.'
Excellent. He’s another gods I admire whom play Bass! Mr Craig please make some more videos. I love your style and technique. U soooooo smooth brother. I love it. You inspire me. Please let him know Mr Brown. I want to play like Mr Craig was or better. I’m so grateful. Please Mr Craig make some more video!
Funknomenal!!! That's exactly what that right there is! I played these songs on bass since the 70's. Still doin it today. My Fav > It's All The Way Live. ZBold Out!!!
I play bass in a funk band in Dayton and we are playing Fantastic Voyage and a few tunes from other funk bands that were/are bass-ed in Dayton. Excellent funk bass compositions ...thanks, Mr. Craig!
Ladies and gentlemen, this brother is one of the coolest, not to mention funkiest people you will ever meet in your life. I love you, my bro!..."Beer Man"
They just don't make musicians like these anymore. That's why I always feel it's very important for US to fully keep acknowledging...treasure...and appreciate the true groundbreakers and innovators.
Humble Brother for sure I met him during the time Rough Rider came out they were always cool!I spent a lot of time with them during the fantastic voyage album brilliant I might add!
For some reason there is a clique of bassists who seem to think funk is about playing the fastest, slickest slap/pluck licks and chops you can think of. Not so. Groove is still where its at...teach Marvin.
Infidel14? Totally agree with you. I mean if it's funky, it's all good to me. Still Marvin has a unique ability to create an actual groove that's funky at the same time. By far my favorite bass player of all time.
I GREW UP LISTENING TO EVERYTHING YOU DID,I PATTERN MY STYLE AFTER YOU BECAUSE I ADMIRE ALOT OF BASS PLAYER...SLAVE.. MARK ADAMS...MASS PRODUCTION,T-CONNECTION..GAP BAND..OHIO PLAYERS..RICK JAMES..SKYY..DAZZ BAND..SHOTGUN..BARKAYS..CAMEO AND THE LIST GOES ON I ADMIRE YOUR ABILITY TO HOLD THE GROOVE AND TAKE EVERYBODY LISTENING THERE,AND THAT IS WHAT A BASSIST IS SUPPOSE TO DO
I realy need to know did marvin take classes, had a teacher, or just learned by ear? I am a late bloomer with the bass at 40 should i take a class or learn by ear?
You know a true Bass Player always got to make the facial expressions to go with the plucking. Long live Lakeside and Marvin Craig, R&B Legends!!!.
He is a huge part of the Lakeside sound. Decades later hes still nasty with it.
Oh so nastay!!
Funky nasty
See his facial expression? That's the face all bass players should have when laying down the funk imo. What a legend, what bad ass bass lines he wrote.
Stank Face!
Mr. Marvin Craig. Bass Man Extraordinaire. Principal Bass Player of the Legenday and Grammy Award Winning Funk Group LAKESIDE! Mr Craig, Sir you are truly a wonderkind! Thank you for blessing us with The Essence and Funk with your phenomenal Bass!
Marvin Craig you are a perfectionist at that bass ,you and Steven Shockley put it down and l love all you guys no matter what you came together and provided great music, I wish you would come to New Orleans, and bring that great music
I started playing bass because of Larry Graham, but it was Aaron Mills (Cameo) and Marvin Craig (Lakeside) who I designed my style after. Those Cameo and Lakeside basslines were the soundtracks of my young adulthood back in the 70s. Marvin is the TRUTH!
God Truly Blessed us with Mr. Marvin Craig. just a couple minutes bring back so many memories. much love from an old country boy that fell in love with the Funk back in the early 80's!
That brother is the backbone of many back in the day jams
I found this video many years ago. Because my name is Marvin Craig so I typed it up to find a old channel I had. When I saw this video years ago, I didn't really think anything of it. But coming back to it, I'm starting to like this video!
No words.. Immaculate .. beyond , this world .. this man should be backing Every group on every track .. he is unreal
Nothing like a funky bass-master! Keep real FUNK ALIVE!
You are still funky as hell on that bass bro.
I still love this brother on that bass guitar he can still rock it.he needs to still be playing with lakeside.we still listen to him and we love him.play your bass guitar brother play.may God keep you in good health aways.
Thank you for getting this on video! Amazing and important part of our musical canon
Awww man thanks for posting....theses are some of the funkiest basslines ever created. Its great to see the man behind the funk...
I could watch you play that base guitar all night long. I Love it!
A Legend!!!
Morrisman Smith and they Never die,Amen
Truly another one of the greats in Bass playing who doesn't get his due. Much well deserved respect to Marvin Craig. Lakeside is one of my favorite funk bands - the baddest band in the land of Funk!
fantastic voyage has always been a favorite of mine with the fantastic bass lines in the song. all i can say is marvin made a masterpiece with all those bass lines in the song. top notch.
Marvin Craig is still funky! I had the pleasure of meeting him in Oklahoma City about 10 years ago. He's one of my early influences and it was great to get a chance to talk to him!
One of my favorite bass players for laying down the funk groove!
Thank you, thank you for capturing this!!! This allows younger folks like me to see how it’s done. This is epic!
Phenomenal. Just Absolutely fabulous.
That Funk Face is priceless 😂
Please bring him back and ask questions about his pick ups, other basses and amps. Great episode
MC, the GOAT .... to the land of Funk! You still handling it, doc!
That is that Daddy's cooking 🎸.
Still killin it! Funky ass bass player right here boy!,love it
It's All The Way Live! Man, what a treat to see Mr. Craig just layin' it down. Wish he did Pull My Strings... but I realize I can't have it all. :-)
Thanks so much for posting this!
He gets no respect with having played some of the grestest Basslines in R&B/Funk music history. Bass Player Magazine...Go see him please!!!
Archangel0263 Oh yes he do.. Marvelous Marvin indeed....
He gets a lot of respect!!!!!
No Doubt
@Shock
I think what is meant is that Craig's not mentioned as heavily in these type discussions as like your Larry Grahams, Bernard Edwards,' and Bootsy Collins.'
He kicks ass
Excellent. He’s another gods I admire whom play Bass!
Mr Craig please make some more videos. I love your style and technique. U soooooo smooth brother. I love it. You inspire me.
Please let him know Mr Brown.
I want to play like Mr Craig was or better.
I’m so grateful.
Please Mr Craig make some more video!
I LOVE THIS BROTHER HE HAS THE FUNK !! ALWAYS HAS AND WILL , MY DUDE !!
One of the best.
A true Professional! ❤❤😊
Fantastic Voyage's bass like will survive in time for ever as one of the greatest bass lines ever!!
Homemade funk,from scratch! The original!
The greatest a true legend
I have to revisit the video every so often....Because it's so FIRE . Ole School Funk right from the author 🔥🔥🔥
Funknomenal!!! That's exactly what that right there is! I played these songs on bass since the 70's. Still doin it today. My Fav > It's All The Way Live. ZBold Out!!!
That is some badass bass playing.
I play bass in a funk band in Dayton and we are playing Fantastic Voyage and a few tunes from other funk bands that were/are bass-ed in Dayton. Excellent funk bass compositions ...thanks, Mr. Craig!
Badass bassist!!!
Hey Marvin! Man, you were kickin in the 70's and 80's! Yes! Good seeing you man!!!
Marvelous Marvin, you sooo funky brother.
All the covers on UA-cam so awesome to hear the actual artist!! That was BAD!!
Glad to see that he's still doing well and that he's still got the funk 😎
Fantasic Voyage brought me here! ☝️🤓🔈🎼💭👍 Thank you !
"So lets love" is one of my favorites with him on bass.
Ladies and gentlemen, this brother is one of the coolest, not to mention funkiest people you will ever meet in your life. I love you, my bro!..."Beer Man"
This is excellent Fellas" TIMELESS!
As the kids say, your playing is just sick ❤️🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻
One of my favorite bassist of all time.
Creative funky groove!
That's A BADD man right there!
They just don't make musicians like these anymore. That's why I always feel it's very important for US to fully keep acknowledging...treasure...and appreciate the true groundbreakers and innovators.
Gracias gracias gracias 🙏🏿 su música me acompaña toda la vida ! To the land of funk !!!
Absolutely DESTROYING that bass Marvin Craig definitely defined Lakeside’s sound !
It's All The Way Live! Yes!
THE BEST BASS PAYER
Funk Brother of the Fourth Degree...if you can't funk on four strings...you better play guitar...:)
No synthesizers, no sampling, no Bullshit! REAL MASTER FUNKATEER RIGHT HERE! LEGEND.
I had to Google it to find who the Lakeside Bass Player is, after watching their Unsung today. Such a Funky Band! 🔥
Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿🖤
I like Marvin Craig and his crazy funky style.
This my homeboy from our Westwood neighborhood in Dayton, Ohio. Marvin is a cool brother, we go way back to elementary school.
Happy Birthday Mr Marvin Craig !!
The bass lines on the other hit Turn the music up is super funky.
Awesome bassist!...Love the Slap Bass.
This man has funk running through his veins.
Humble Brother for sure I met him during the time Rough Rider came out they were always cool!I spent a lot of time with them during the fantastic voyage album brilliant I might add!
one of tha greats!!!! MARVIN!!!!
It's like he's play in the bass with his mouth too and his fingers play along that is amazing
Awesome man... Love Lakeside and there is no song like "its all the way live"
I remember him so well a great musician
What a classic all bass players must go back and study these bass lines .
Most cats over play these classics
this is the guy Who made these bass lines
We need more videos on how to play songs on Bass!!
Always gon b a legend
That's riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight!🍷🍾💯🌹💥💥💥💥💥 "music doctor" Phx AZ 2022
When are y'all going to be on tour again? I'd love to catch up with y'all, you are a credit to us old schoolers,,, I'll call myself "ALLSCHOOL"!
That was so cool ! Thanks man !
Love this guy
What a absolute G 👍🏼
For some reason there is a clique of bassists who seem to think funk is about playing the fastest, slickest slap/pluck licks and chops you can think of. Not so. Groove is still where its at...teach Marvin.
Infidel14? Totally agree with you. I mean if it's funky, it's all good to me. Still Marvin has a unique ability to create an actual groove that's funky at the same time. By far my favorite bass player of all time.
Thats the funk! Marvin Craig! much love from Derric from Klyntel
I just saw these cats in San Antonio Texas in November if put on a damn good show and old cat can Play That Bass
My Homie! down to earth beautiful Brother right here!
When he went to the change on Fantastic voyage!! Those highs!!
To tha LAND OF FUNK!!!! Love it!!!!!!!!
I GREW UP LISTENING TO EVERYTHING YOU DID,I PATTERN MY STYLE AFTER YOU BECAUSE I ADMIRE ALOT OF BASS PLAYER...SLAVE.. MARK ADAMS...MASS PRODUCTION,T-CONNECTION..GAP BAND..OHIO PLAYERS..RICK JAMES..SKYY..DAZZ BAND..SHOTGUN..BARKAYS..CAMEO AND THE LIST GOES ON I ADMIRE YOUR ABILITY TO HOLD THE GROOVE AND TAKE EVERYBODY LISTENING THERE,AND THAT IS WHAT A BASSIST IS SUPPOSE TO DO
GREAT BASSIST GREW UP THISRUE FUNK
The funk for all who will listen, hear it.
Nice!
He makin that bass talk...
Love You Marvin BADASS!!
LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!
We need more videos like this, also like to point out that all of the bass lessons on youtube for this song are incorrect, can't touch the original.
Gem City!!! 💯👑🎸🤘🏿🖤⚘️👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Is he still with us?
Marvin, give us more !
He and the 2 freds have anchored the baddest band in the land for decades hall of fame stuff in my book
My fav bass player
Nice very old school bass player thanks
THAT WAS GREAT! :-)
I realy need to know did marvin take classes, had a teacher, or just learned by ear? I am a late bloomer with the bass at 40 should i take a class or learn by ear?