A massive thank you to Rex for chatting with me. Rex recommends you go and listen to the 20th Anniversary release of Reinventing The Steel featuring remixes from Rex, Phill Anselmo and Terry Date. amzn.to/3cLrPah Part 2 of Rex's Bass Rig will be coming soon
Mate you make it !!!!!!!!!! I allways know that Rex and the rest of PANfuckingTERA are the most good vibe people and they are not a fucking possers o rockstars they are almost like us there are so many coincidences with this kind of players that it chills me Rex you are one of a kind and a really really bass hero dude !!!!!!!!! in the 90s there was times that i defend Pantera by punch someones motherfucking mouth or face beacause they disrispect PANTERA and this is in the Cowboys from hell era when vulgar came out mi cousin says to me " Dude they put the picture of you fucking punch the face of that piece of shit that talks against PANTERA and metal bands jajajajajaa" that the way we live in the early 90s jajjajaaaa THANK YOU REX !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can't wait!!! As a drummer it's so cool when you break down some of my favorite bass players rigs. It's nice to know how they get the tone and especially how their tone has changed through the years...
What’s up Rex, really enjoyed hearing about your gear and shit. Man I still remember me and my girlfriend picking up the Reinventing the Steel cd....can’t believe it was 20 yrs ago. The girlfriend is gone but still have the cd haha!!!
The true unsung hero of Pantera. When dime bag is the guitar player there is no way you can be a slouch and play next to him. Or write songs with him. Dude is a slammin musician/ bassist/song writer!!
I was walking out of Ozzfest to leave, walking through the buses. This was in the late 90s. I walked by one bus and noticed Rex outside next to a card table full of bottles. He called me and my two friends over to have a few shots. Got to talking to him and told him he was the reason I started playing bass. He seemed really humbled by that. Just a class act all around. I could have sat and chatting Rex up for hours. We had a LONG drive home, so we said our goodbyes and off we went. I'll never forget that encounter.
I'm so happy we still have Rex Brown with us in our lives. He is a legend and one of the four elite musicians from one of the most intense bands in history.
It’s awesome you got to interview Rex, he seems like a cool guy. It’s always great to see the guys you review say that they liked your video on them, top notch job as usual Alfie
Thank you Andrew, good to see you dude. I appreciate that dude. Ah man, it's mind blowing to have Rex watch and enjoy the vid then want to talk to me. I didn't see that coming!
@@WhichBass You know what that says though? He likes to have a peep at what people are saying about him. After all, this is IMO the greatest hard rock bassist who ever lived. And he's still alive. National treasure. Rex if you're reading this; me and my brother in Australia fucking love you.
@@wattosacrim If you’re name came up, wouldn’t you be interested in knowing what folks are saying?? I’m still just normal ‘ol me, checking out my UA-cam channels!! Glad you enjoyed the Vid..Alfie is a great bud now!!
So... Anyone out there that's ever wondered how cool of a guy Rex is. Well if this doesn't convince you that he's a heck of a dude nothing will. I'm thrilled for you brother that Rex took time to do this for not just you, but us fans as well. Awesome.
How freaking cool is this?! Rex is a majorily underrated bass player, and musician as a whole. Those isolated bass tracks are pure gold. Maybe you can get one with Dave Ellefson?
Best bass player...so tight....so technical...playing next to Dimebag is no easy feat but he complimented Dimebag and they are both genius...Vinnie Paul also legend....god I miss Pantera
I'm so stocked ! I'm so glad you got the opportunity to do this interview ! I feel like it validates you, and [somehow] validated the work I've put in my contribution [for a whole other video, you remember it]. This channel has grown so much since its beginning and yet it still feels home each time I watch it. Keep it up Alfie ! Cheers mate !
Hey dude good to see you! It totally makes me feel validated, it's mind blowing man. I'm glad you keep coming back! I totally remember your help with Lemmy, I got you man ;)
Great interview. Rex is not only a nice guy, but a influence. A late influence, because when I saw him with Pantera I was in my thirtys. Nevertheless I liked his playing, suiting Pantera perfect. I never will forget the gig in Ravensburg where they opened for Judas Priest, together with Anihilator. I went there for Priest, but after Pantera, but they had a hard time to go on par with them. Never will forget that evening.
That's funny Kong, I have a similar story. My fiancée introduced me to Pantera in my early 20's and I wondered how the hell I got so far without hearing Power Grove. You're lucky to see them AND Priest! Goddamn what a show!
@@WhichBass In my case Power Groove was something completely new then. I was standing there with my mouth open, completely flabbergasted. It was the Priest Painkiller Tour, it was February 15th 1991. Yes, I am quite an old fart for a metal bass player. I was so excited, I visited all my bandmembers the verry next day with the verry new "Cowboys From Hell" - Album and made them listen to it. "I want to sound like this", I told them. The drummer answered: "Seems I am too old for some kinda.... things." Imagine who had to leave the band after a while. ;) There are lots of drummes in my aerea....
I was at the front row of a Down gig in 2008 in a university bar, 17 year old me drunk and stoned out of my mind starring at the stage waiting for the band, at some point I had the feeling that I needed to look up towards the ceiling and get my bearings. Rex was up top, he was looking down, made eye contact with me and gave me a huge grin and double thumbs up. He ended up playing right infront of me, about 3 metres away. I traveled over 1000km to get to that gig, I'll never forget it!
I enjoyed this. I was in a metal band out of Arlington in 86 thru 87 and at that time Pantera ruled DFW and we played at some of the same clubs they did like Joe's Garage, Savvy's, and some others I can't remember the names of. I'm pleased that Rex is still going strong I'm still punching too and I still play.
Man, I can see/feel that's a great achievement for you to talk to him. That's not luck, that's great job done. Besides that, this conversation is gold. A lot of history! Keep it up. Cheers from Brazil!
Thanks Hardcore man, I appreciate that. I attribute it to plain old luck but thank you the validation it means a lot to me! You tell Brazil I said hello, stay safe out there man.
One of the highlights of my life was seeing Pantera back in 1992 with Skid Row. They absolutely destroyed and it was surreal how awesome they were. Also I have always loved how you can actually HEAR Rexs bass playing instead of most metal bands where it is nearly inaudible. That's 1 of the many things that made them so perfect is every one of them contributed almost equally to the bands signature sound/style. Always and forever one of my top bands OF ALL TIME.
Growing up near Windsor & Detroit & now living in Windsor, I hear Motown on the radio still till this day & it’s great! I got to see PanterA & Type O Negative in the mid 90’s in Detroit at the State Fair Grounds & what a great wild show!
Oh hell! Rex Brown Tbirds? Awesome. One of my clearest memories of NAMM shows was walking in first thing in the morning and seeing Rex in line for beer...like a normal human being. Good dude.
Holy Shit! I just watched yer video about his stuff about 3weeks ago and now here he is! AND he gave you props for getting shit right! I'd still be floating. Great interview,you let him talk and stayed out of his way. Killer shit man! That was 5stars!
Nice, man! Rex hasn’t done too many interviews like this. 338 shows in one year is crazy. It would be sick if more bassists (that are still living) come on to discuss what you got right and whatever else they wanna add.
I’m originally a drummer. But I’ve got a Spector 5 string and I play it as properly as I can, just cannot help but be inspired by this man’s musicianship that he helped create in pantera and down. It’s a beautiful thing
Great interview, you did what so many 'pro' media guys don't do which is let Rex talk. Guys like Rex love music and generally love talking about gear, so the fact that you opened up a topic and just let him chat makes for a great listening experience. You kept things really 'transparent' at your end and I really enjoyed it; hopefully getting Rex on here will give your channel a well deserved boost as well!
Thank you ChopaLopa, I appreciate your feedback. People don't want to listen to me man, they want to hear Rex. I'm not going to step over him (or anyone else I speak to for that matter!). That and I asked questions I wanted the answers to, I'm just lucky you guys dig it too!
Freaking-A!! This is incredible!! Congrats, man! I respect how Rex just tells it like it is. I figured the endorsement deals were what they were but hey, he owns up to it. Rex is such a cool guy. I’m glad he’s more open to interviews / media these days.
Great interview! I've met Rex a few times and he is super chill. Had the pleasure of working with his bass tech on one of my projects because I wanted Rex's tone.
Respect to Which Bass for doing such a consistently thorough job as always. But respect to Rex too - connecting with fans on the gear front - musician to musician.
Rex....you are fucking awesome!! You never get the credit you deserve! You were just as an integral part of Pantera as dime Vinny or Phil was. Thanks for all the kick ass tunes bro. C.F.H. Forever!!!
Man....Thank you both so much. Can't overstate what Pantera meant to me. I'm sure he's heard it before but I'm such a fan, that band was the pinnacle for me. I read his book, brought back that excitement of my youth. I miss Dime , but the lineup was just epic. Stay healthy Rex
I had a custom built Warwick based on Rex's Spector signature model back in the late 2000's.... I always thought it was funny how a few years later he ended up playing Warwick's.
Rex is the reason why i started to play Charvel/Jackson and Spector. And now i ended up with four spectors and four Jackson/charvels among the others i own.
Rex seems like a really cool and humble guy from i watch in interviews. Pantera was so special because everyone in the band had a really signature sound, and off course Anselmo unmistakable voice, that make that band so original. Great interview!
Too cool that you guys were able to contact each other! :) He seems like such a nice fellow. I met Vinnie Paul after a Pantera concert ages ago. He was unbelievably nice and humble as well. I asked him if he would sign my ticket for my drummer who was still in the front row waiting for the next act ! I'll never forget his face when I said. " I have something for you...you're not going to believe who I ran into outside!" :) Hello again from across the pond and stay healthy!- Brent
I first picked up a bass back in 2003 when I was about to turn 13. I didn't know any bassists at the time so I picked up guitar a few years later. I've always had a bass and played it from time to time. Rex and Pantera were huge influences then and still are. I'm 32 and about to try out for my first band. Walk and I'm broken are what I picked to to learn from start to finish. Thank you Rex and all my other influences for making amazing art. Getcha pull!
Thank you for this !!! Rex is a really ok guy and Pantera has changed not only heavy metal but music in general. I'm glad Rex is fine. I'm sorry we'll never see Cliff but as long as we remember him he's with us ... Keep working !!!
Rex's tone is that understated yet well balanced crushing thunderous rumble that did so much in Pantera's sound, and the more you listen to them the more you realise that. He's not usually the first name that people mention when they talk about influental bass players, but he's very near the top of my list.
Grew up seeing Pantera in the local clubs. Rascals,tombstone and of course Joe's garage and The basement. Even before Phil you knew they were going to make it.
I think old Rex just felt like having a good talk. I use to have the Spector Rex Brown holoflash bass which was an awesome looking bass but I couldn't get the right sound out of it and sold it. I probably should have kept it in my collection. I've always really liked Rex and his bass playing. He's a really down to earth guy. And a really great bass player. \m/🙂
Rex was a sweetheart, I was so honored to chat with him. I'm glad you enjoyed it Jeremy. I'd love to chat with Timmy C. Apparently he's a lurker on TalkBass ... So you never know!
One of the best bass players out there, & was part of one of the biggest metal acts of our time…& he can sing! Just started listening to his 2017 endeavor. 🤘🏻
Awesome!!!! I am from the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas, and Pantera is important to those of us who love rock and roll, and metal in Texas. DfW has one of the best fan bases for rock music and music of all genres. I remember seeing them play with White Zombie at Texas Stadium when I was a young teenager. Damn what a show.
I'm so glad for you that you accomplished this, it was clear judging by your face you were so excited to talk with Rex. I just wish these things happened more often, something so simple such as the Internet used to get in contact with - why not - your favourite artists. Hopefully this nice habit won't be forgotten when the pandemic is done.
Thanks Todes, I was buzzing dude. It came together so quickly. I'm going to approach a few more artists - considering they can't tour at the moment hopefully they will take up the offer!
I'm suscribed now! I just love this. I've always thought that Rex deserves more recognition. He is the best bass player I've ever heard in metal. Pantera was an unique band with all these awesome mind blowing musicians. Thank you for this!
Rex is just a cool ol country boy, I'm 48 now and back in the day everyone partied and played music. My friend's mom had a house that she use to let us use to play music and party in because she didnt want us driving. everyone was cool and everyone partied, it was just what you did. music was everything. sadly a lot has changed and people are married or in the ground. a few of us still play the cornbread run. my basement looks like a guitar and bass graveyard, amp heads, pieces of drum sets, old mic stands. 34 years worth of junk, but each piece has a story. I would like to sit down with Rex and talk old gear.
Rex, love that solid groove through the years!! Can't wait to hear more of your work. Who forget that 6 circle mosh on a hill at Oz Fest 2000 at Alpine Valley in East Troy Wisconsin. Lol Glad I was caught in the pit for the Reinventing the Steel Tour in Madison, Wisconsin. Pleasure to see you later on at a venue with a meet and greet signing in Janesville, Wisconsin.. Always told folks there was no soul and groove in metal like a Rex lick.. Props man!!!
What a legend :) this is awesome. I'm so glad he saw your video about him and his career and responded, that's so cool! Congratulations Alf, you're 1 lucky guy. Rex is a wizard on the bass and a wonderful man. Keep up the great work.
Wow, that's awesome if the man himself reacts to your video and gets in touch with you. Very happy for you that your excellent videos made this interview possible for you!
@@WhichBass like if you listen to the isolated bass tracks on mouth for war and suicide note part 2 you think this was done before pro tools existed so you either had to be good or go home no fixes so he had to get it right
Well I’m late to the Game as i just discovered your videos... great work and excellent research on all the great bass players, keep em’ coming I’ll be looking forward to them.. Rex is cool as hell all are awesome bass players in their own unique styles.
Great interview, lad! Love hearing from the man himself, from what I heard from people that hung out with them, I’ve always thought the pantera guys were super humble and really cool to hang out with. Glad to know that’s true. Can’t wait to see more interviews and more things from your channel, Alfie! Cheers!
I don’t think people realize Rex played a lot of the licks Dime did which is super hard to do if not impossible on bass. I play guitar but sometimes fake bass haha, awesome interview man 🤙
I’ve been successful on using a boss bass chorus and boss bb1x + Ernie ball strings on a Yamaha BB714 to emulate mor or less the Rex tone. Made a cover of By Demons Be Driven. Honestly, I got a killer tone squeezing the knobs of my pedals and amplifier.
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A massive thank you to Rex for chatting with me. Rex recommends you go and listen to the 20th Anniversary release of Reinventing The Steel featuring remixes from Rex, Phill Anselmo and Terry Date. amzn.to/3cLrPah
Part 2 of Rex's Bass Rig will be coming soon
Mate you make it !!!!!!!!!! I allways know that Rex and the rest of PANfuckingTERA are the most good vibe people and they are not a fucking possers o rockstars they are almost like us there are so many coincidences with this kind of players that it chills me Rex you are one of a kind and a really really bass hero dude !!!!!!!!! in the 90s there was times that i defend Pantera by punch someones motherfucking mouth or face beacause they disrispect PANTERA and this is in the Cowboys from hell era when vulgar came out mi cousin says to me " Dude they put the picture of you fucking punch the face of that piece of shit that talks against PANTERA and metal bands jajajajajaa" that the way we live in the early 90s jajjajaaaa THANK YOU REX !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can't wait!!! As a drummer it's so cool when you break down some of my favorite bass players rigs. It's nice to know how they get the tone and especially how their tone has changed through the years...
Thanks dude! I'll put Phil on the list. Alex is real high up I am considering him for the next video. Stay tunned! Stay safe out there in San Joaquin!
Which Bass... Any possibility of doing a rig rundown on John Myung for Dream Theater...???
I think Rex really enjoyed this.
Thx for putting this up so fast Alf!! I had a Blast.. Hello All!!
Thanks Rex, I'm really glad we could make it happen!
Which Bass is this really rex brown is so hello rex I love ur Work
A bass play through for shedding skin would make my life man, we gotta hear that isolated tone!!!
What’s up Rex, really enjoyed hearing about your gear and shit. Man I still remember me and my girlfriend picking up the Reinventing the Steel cd....can’t believe it was 20 yrs ago. The girlfriend is gone but still have the cd haha!!!
Rex is a bass monster. So many good riffs, thanks for doing this man, love hearing from the legend.
The true unsung hero of Pantera. When dime bag is the guitar player there is no way you can be a slouch and play next to him. Or write songs with him. Dude is a slammin musician/ bassist/song writer!!
Rex wrote a lot of guitar parts with Dimes setup.
@@steveschuI know he played the rhythm guitar tracks behind the lead in cowboys from hell. Hell of a player
I was walking out of Ozzfest to leave, walking through the buses. This was in the late 90s. I walked by one bus and noticed Rex outside next to a card table full of bottles. He called me and my two friends over to have a few shots. Got to talking to him and told him he was the reason I started playing bass. He seemed really humbled by that. Just a class act all around. I could have sat and chatting Rex up for hours. We had a LONG drive home, so we said our goodbyes and off we went. I'll never forget that encounter.
A few shots followed by a long drive 😬😬😬😬😬😬
Rex DOSENT do many interviews. Good to see him.
Ooohhh man, not only did we get the Rex episode, we get this purely amazing interview. Well done ole boy!
Hell yeah! And we got Part 2 coming out soon!
@@WhichBass part2?! HELL YEAH!!!
Rex brown is a big influence on the way I play god bless that dude 🤘🤘
Legendary.... “Revolution Is My Name” is a bass masterpiece.
Nice to get some feedback of the man himself
Who saw that coming!?
Excited for you Alf!! Great video and interview. Love Rex’s playing. Pure beast!!
I'm so happy we still have Rex Brown with us in our lives. He is a legend and one of the four elite musicians from one of the most intense bands in history.
Keeping the story alive man.
@@WhichBass Yeah man and thank you for keeping it alive. You have one of the most badass UA-cam channels out there hands down!
Thank you dude, I appreciate that.
It’s awesome you got to interview Rex, he seems like a cool guy. It’s always great to see the guys you review say that they liked your video on them, top notch job as usual Alfie
Thank you Andrew, good to see you dude. I appreciate that dude. Ah man, it's mind blowing to have Rex watch and enjoy the vid then want to talk to me. I didn't see that coming!
@@WhichBass You know what that says though? He likes to have a peep at what people are saying about him. After all, this is IMO the greatest hard rock bassist who ever lived. And he's still alive. National treasure. Rex if you're reading this; me and my brother in Australia fucking love you.
@@wattosacrim If you’re name came up, wouldn’t you be interested in knowing what folks are saying?? I’m still just normal ‘ol me, checking out my UA-cam channels!! Glad you enjoyed the Vid..Alfie is a great bud now!!
So... Anyone out there that's ever wondered how cool of a guy Rex is. Well if this doesn't convince you that he's a heck of a dude nothing will. I'm thrilled for you brother that Rex took time to do this for not just you, but us fans as well. Awesome.
Absolutely man, I couldn't agree more. I hope you enjoyed the vid Haxaw, I had a blast.
He's cool in person too, had the privilege to meet him here in good ol New Mexico he lives here now
Me and Rex smoked a joint of some purple pumpernickel back in '97. God bless this man!
How freaking cool is this?!
Rex is a majorily underrated bass player, and musician as a whole. Those isolated bass tracks are pure gold.
Maybe you can get one with Dave Ellefson?
Hopefully I can get Dave, I might try and get in touch with him. I know for a fact he's seen the video!
I can't believe the trouble mr Ellefson has gotten himself in...
@@stealingtomorrowband Seeing this now is funny
@@crimecomitter indeed
Rex is a legend and by far the best bass player the world has ever seen. Him and Dime were just immense..
Pretty damn good combo.
Easily the best Bass/Guitar duo who ever lived.
Best bass player...so tight....so technical...playing next to Dimebag is no easy feat but he complimented Dimebag and they are both genius...Vinnie Paul also legend....god I miss Pantera
I'm so stocked ! I'm so glad you got the opportunity to do this interview ! I feel like it validates you, and [somehow] validated the work I've put in my contribution [for a whole other video, you remember it].
This channel has grown so much since its beginning and yet it still feels home each time I watch it.
Keep it up Alfie ! Cheers mate !
Hey dude good to see you! It totally makes me feel validated, it's mind blowing man. I'm glad you keep coming back! I totally remember your help with Lemmy, I got you man ;)
What are you "stocked" up on now, weed? Good, good. Everyone should have enough weed for the coming armageddon.
Great interview. Rex is not only a nice guy, but a influence. A late influence, because when I saw him with Pantera I was in my thirtys.
Nevertheless I liked his playing, suiting Pantera perfect.
I never will forget the gig in Ravensburg where they opened for Judas Priest, together with Anihilator.
I went there for Priest, but after Pantera, but they had a hard time to go on par with them. Never will forget that evening.
That's funny Kong, I have a similar story. My fiancée introduced me to Pantera in my early 20's and I wondered how the hell I got so far without hearing Power Grove.
You're lucky to see them AND Priest! Goddamn what a show!
@@WhichBass
In my case Power Groove was something completely new then. I was standing there with my mouth open, completely flabbergasted.
It was the Priest Painkiller Tour, it was February 15th 1991.
Yes, I am quite an old fart for a metal bass player.
I was so excited, I visited all my bandmembers the verry next day with the verry new "Cowboys From Hell" - Album and made them listen to it. "I want to sound like this", I told them.
The drummer answered: "Seems I am too old for some kinda.... things."
Imagine who had to leave the band after a while. ;)
There are lots of drummes in my aerea....
I was at the front row of a Down gig in 2008 in a university bar, 17 year old me drunk and stoned out of my mind starring at the stage waiting for the band, at some point I had the feeling that I needed to look up towards the ceiling and get my bearings. Rex was up top, he was looking down, made eye contact with me and gave me a huge grin and double thumbs up. He ended up playing right infront of me, about 3 metres away. I traveled over 1000km to get to that gig, I'll never forget it!
This is the best bass channel on UA-cam! Rex is really an incredible guy and so are you! Thanks so much for doing this.
Thank you Josh I really appreciate that dude. I'm glad you can share this with me!
I enjoyed this. I was in a metal band out of Arlington in 86 thru 87 and at that time Pantera ruled DFW and we played at some of the same clubs they did like Joe's Garage, Savvy's, and some others I can't remember the names of. I'm pleased that Rex is still going strong I'm still punching too and I still play.
Congratulations My friend!! Talking with the man!! He seems such a gearhead!
Thanks Dario! Rex has used so much gear there just isn't enough time to cover it all! Fingers crossed I can get the rest of the story!
One of the men that inspired me to pick up a bass! ✊🏻🤘🏻
Man, I can see/feel that's a great achievement for you to talk to him. That's not luck, that's great job done. Besides that, this conversation is gold. A lot of history! Keep it up. Cheers from Brazil!
Thanks Hardcore man, I appreciate that. I attribute it to plain old luck but thank you the validation it means a lot to me! You tell Brazil I said hello, stay safe out there man.
Rex is the gold standard for bass! Great interview!
this is the bassist that really proved that you can actually double the lead guitar with your bass guitar
One of the highlights of my life was seeing Pantera back in 1992 with Skid Row. They absolutely destroyed and it was surreal how awesome they were. Also I have always loved how you can actually HEAR Rexs bass playing instead of most metal bands where it is nearly inaudible. That's 1 of the many things that made them so perfect is every one of them contributed almost equally to the bands signature sound/style. Always and forever one of my top bands OF ALL TIME.
Growing up near Windsor & Detroit & now living in Windsor, I hear Motown on the radio still till this day & it’s great! I got to see PanterA & Type O Negative in the mid 90’s in Detroit at the State Fair Grounds & what a great wild show!
Lucky bastard
Surprised Tech 21 hasn't gotten with him to discuss doing a signature pedal. I'd buy in a ❤beat
Rex had the meanest, gnarliest bass tone with Pantera. So fuckin tough!!!
Oh hell! Rex Brown Tbirds? Awesome.
One of my clearest memories of NAMM shows was walking in first thing in the morning and seeing Rex in line for beer...like a normal human being. Good dude.
Holy Shit!
I just watched yer video about his stuff about 3weeks ago and now here he is!
AND he gave you props for getting shit right!
I'd still be floating. Great interview,you let him talk and stayed out of his way.
Killer shit man! That was 5stars!
Nice, man! Rex hasn’t done too many interviews like this. 338 shows in one year is crazy.
It would be sick if more bassists (that are still living) come on to discuss what you got right and whatever else they wanna add.
I’m originally a drummer. But I’ve got a Spector 5 string and I play it as properly as I can, just cannot help but be inspired by this man’s musicianship that he helped create in pantera and down. It’s a beautiful thing
Glad to have you on bass Jake! Spector 5 string is a super instrument, have fun.
Great interview, you did what so many 'pro' media guys don't do which is let Rex talk. Guys like Rex love music and generally love talking about gear, so the fact that you opened up a topic and just let him chat makes for a great listening experience. You kept things really 'transparent' at your end and I really enjoyed it; hopefully getting Rex on here will give your channel a well deserved boost as well!
Thank you ChopaLopa, I appreciate your feedback. People don't want to listen to me man, they want to hear Rex. I'm not going to step over him (or anyone else I speak to for that matter!).
That and I asked questions I wanted the answers to, I'm just lucky you guys dig it too!
Agreed, great interviewer!
Freaking-A!! This is incredible!! Congrats, man!
I respect how Rex just tells it like it is. I figured the endorsement deals were what they were but hey, he owns up to it.
Rex is such a cool guy. I’m glad he’s more open to interviews / media these days.
Thanks Nick! The world needs more Rex Brown interviews for sure. It's refreshing to hear someone tell it how it is.
Great interview! I've met Rex a few times and he is super chill. Had the pleasure of working with his bass tech on one of my projects because I wanted Rex's tone.
Thanks James! That's pretty cool! Any tips you want to share from Rexs' tech?!
Respect to Which Bass for doing such a consistently thorough job as always. But respect to Rex too - connecting with fans on the gear front - musician to musician.
Thanks for watching Mr Wolfe, glad you enjoyed the interview.
I still watch this weekly
So you're the one!? Thanks Jack.
Rex....you are fucking awesome!! You never get the credit you deserve! You were just as an integral part of Pantera as dime Vinny or Phil was. Thanks for all the kick ass tunes bro. C.F.H. Forever!!!
Man....Thank you both so much. Can't overstate what Pantera meant to me. I'm sure he's heard it before but I'm such a fan, that band was the pinnacle for me. I read his book, brought back that excitement of my youth. I miss Dime , but the lineup was just epic. Stay healthy Rex
Thanks for watching Justin, I'm glad to share this with you.
Way to go Alfie
Thank you Mica, I hope you enjoyed it!
I had a custom built Warwick based on Rex's Spector signature model back in the late 2000's.... I always thought it was funny how a few years later he ended up playing Warwick's.
Rex Brown is awesome. His base gave Pantera songs that heavy depth for sure.
BIG REX! ... great to see him again. He looks good.
Rex is the reason why i started to play Charvel/Jackson and Spector.
And now i ended up with four spectors and four Jackson/charvels among the others i own.
Well, to be honest it's also Rachel Bolan's fault.
Why not blame both?! Haha
AWESOME! FUCKING AWESOME!!! REX IS RAD! I saw him a few years ago with Kill Devil Hill! Well done man!
Wow. As a drummer & guitarist, this was really refreshing. You asked the questions and Rex went off. Great, informative listen. 🤘CFH4LIFE🤘
Rex did all the hard work, I just listened haha.
Rex seems like a really cool and humble guy from i watch in interviews. Pantera was so special because everyone in the band had a really signature sound, and off course Anselmo unmistakable voice, that make that band so original. Great interview!
Rex Brown: The dude who looks cool doing a video chat.
Ecstatic interview!! Glad you were able to put this together
Thanks Bubbly! Glad you can enjoy this with me!
Too cool that you guys were able to contact each other! :) He seems like such a nice fellow. I met Vinnie Paul after a Pantera concert ages ago. He was unbelievably nice and humble as well. I asked him if he would sign my ticket for my drummer who was still in the front row waiting for the next act ! I'll never forget his face when I said. " I have something for you...you're not going to believe who I ran into outside!" :) Hello again from across the pond and stay healthy!- Brent
Great story Brent, nice one looking after your boy! You be safe out there dude thanks for watching.
I first picked up a bass back in 2003 when I was about to turn 13. I didn't know any bassists at the time so I picked up guitar a few years later. I've always had a bass and played it from time to time. Rex and Pantera were huge influences then and still are. I'm 32 and about to try out for my first band. Walk and I'm broken are what I picked to to learn from start to finish. Thank you Rex and all my other influences for making amazing art. Getcha pull!
Pantera are excellent musicians to get inspiration from 🤘
Congrats on this awesome video. So glad you got to speak with Rex. Dude is a legend.
Thanks Matt! I didn't see this coming at all, extremely happy with how it all turned out.
Thank you for this !!! Rex is a really ok guy and Pantera has changed not only heavy metal but music in general. I'm glad Rex is fine. I'm sorry we'll never see Cliff but as long as we remember him he's with us ... Keep working !!!
Rex's tone is that understated yet well balanced crushing thunderous rumble that did so much in Pantera's sound, and the more you listen to them the more you realise that. He's not usually the first name that people mention when they talk about influental bass players, but he's very near the top of my list.
100% agree, good call.
This is awesome, really says something about Rex that he was kind enough to give you(and us) all this extra info and entertainment.
Absolutely, a pleasure to talk to and glad to hear his side of things.
Grew up seeing Pantera in the local clubs. Rascals,tombstone and of course Joe's garage and The basement. Even before Phil you knew they were going to make it.
The LEGEND tells us the stories...sooooo privileged!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!
MUCH LOVE TO REX!!!!!!
LOVE TO DIME & VINNIE...NEVER FORGOTTEN!
Awesome, fantastic interview with the Rex Legend. thanx Alfie!
Dzienkie Pawel! Glad you enjoyed it.
I think old Rex just felt like having a good talk. I use to have the Spector Rex Brown holoflash bass which was an awesome looking bass but I couldn't get the right sound out of it and sold it. I probably should have kept it in my collection. I've always really liked Rex and his bass playing. He's a really down to earth guy. And a really great bass player. \m/🙂
Rex seems like such a cool dude! So awesome he was willing to chat with you! I wish Timmy C would hit you up and do this!
Rex was a sweetheart, I was so honored to chat with him. I'm glad you enjoyed it Jeremy. I'd love to chat with Timmy C. Apparently he's a lurker on TalkBass ... So you never know!
Rex was one of the reasons that I burchased my first Spector bass back in the day. I have a few now and are still my fave basses!
Good choice!
One of the best bass players out there, & was part of one of the biggest metal acts of our time…& he can sing! Just started listening to his 2017 endeavor. 🤘🏻
Wait till you hear his new stuff!
New stuff???? Awesome. Can’t wait
Awesome!!!! I am from the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas, and Pantera is important to those of us who love rock and roll, and metal in Texas. DfW has one of the best fan bases for rock music and music of all genres. I remember seeing them play with White Zombie at Texas Stadium when I was a young teenager. Damn what a show.
I'm so glad for you that you accomplished this, it was clear judging by your face you were so excited to talk with Rex.
I just wish these things happened more often, something so simple such as the Internet used to get in contact with - why not - your favourite artists. Hopefully this nice habit won't be forgotten when the pandemic is done.
Thanks Todes, I was buzzing dude. It came together so quickly. I'm going to approach a few more artists - considering they can't tour at the moment hopefully they will take up the offer!
I'm suscribed now! I just love this.
I've always thought that Rex deserves more recognition. He is the best bass player I've ever heard in metal.
Pantera was an unique band with all these awesome mind blowing musicians.
Thank you for this!
Thanks for the sub Sun! Glad to have you dude.
It's not every day legends like Rex talk about your video. Congrats bro!!!
Dude, I'm still pinching myself. Very lucky!
Rex is just a cool ol country boy, I'm 48 now and back in the day everyone partied and played music. My friend's mom had a house that she use to let us use to play music and party in because she didnt want us driving. everyone was cool and everyone partied, it was just what you did. music was everything. sadly a lot has changed and people are married or in the ground. a few of us still play the cornbread run. my basement looks like a guitar and bass graveyard, amp heads, pieces of drum sets, old mic stands. 34 years worth of junk, but each piece has a story. I would like to sit down with Rex and talk old gear.
Oh look at you..im so happy for you Alf..youve come a long way..congratulations..👏
Hey Fender J! Thank you man, I really appreciate it. Good to see you back too!
Living the dream 🤟the hard work you’ve put into making your channel is paying off,an interview with the legend that is Rex Brown!
I'm trying man I'm trying! Thanks dude, glad I could share this with you.
Binging on Rex lately and wanting to purchase my first bass.
Love when interviews just turn into old stories or talking about gear.
Great interview!
Love these hangouts with Rex, Goldmine.🏆🏆🏆✨
Me too!
Dang! Congrats on getting Rex. What an awesome bassist.
Thanks Theo, glad I could share it with you!
Oh man! I'm for sure going to be trying to get the rex brown signature bass
Rex, love that solid groove through the years!! Can't wait to hear more of your work. Who forget that 6 circle mosh on a hill at Oz Fest 2000 at Alpine Valley in East Troy Wisconsin. Lol
Glad I was caught in the pit for the Reinventing the Steel Tour in Madison, Wisconsin. Pleasure to see you later on at a venue with a meet and greet signing in Janesville, Wisconsin.. Always told folks there was no soul and groove in metal like a Rex lick.. Props man!!!
Alfie, this time you exceded every our possible expectation and desire! Well done!!!
Thank you Vanni that's real kind of you to say. I appreciate that. I hope the interview was everything you wanted!
You are both amazing. Excellent interview. Tks for all!
Thanks Ricardo! Glad you can enjoy this with me!
Salt of the earth...thank you for this video, and thank you Rex for being you sir!!
Thank you Alfie for this incredible interview with Rex Brown. ❤️🎸
Thanks Deb, glad you enjoyed it! I was super lucky!
thank you for the videos - pantera is the kiss of my generation-
Thanks Wicked, glad you enjoyed the interview.
What a legend :) this is awesome. I'm so glad he saw your video about him and his career and responded, that's so cool! Congratulations Alf, you're 1 lucky guy. Rex is a wizard on the bass and a wonderful man. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Dame I really appreciate that! Super lucky how it all came about I had a great time. I'm glad you did too!
@@WhichBass you're very welcome and thank you. I really enjoy your channel.
Wow, that's awesome if the man himself reacts to your video and gets in touch with you. Very happy for you that your excellent videos made this interview possible for you!
Man you got me sold on that Gibson. Hope it sounds as good as you say
If I have any news I'll be posting as soon as I can!
Rex looks and sounds healthy and happy. Great! Very good interview.
I don't think rex gets enough credit for how great of a bassist he is has a really tight groove that went so well with dimes guitar playing
Couldn't agree more.
@@WhichBass like if you listen to the isolated bass tracks on mouth for war and suicide note part 2 you think this was done before pro tools existed so you either had to be good or go home no fixes so he had to get it right
This is awsome. So glad Rex reached out. Very cool of him yo do that. Great job !!!
Thanks dude, glad you enjoyed it.
I'm really excited to see that non reverse Thunderbird. Great interview
As soon as I hear any news I'll let you know DaviJay. I'm excited too. Thanks for watching!
Well I’m late to the Game as i just discovered your videos... great work and excellent research on all the great bass players, keep em’ coming I’ll be looking forward to them.. Rex is cool as hell all are awesome bass players in their own unique styles.
Thanks Red, glad you're making up for lost time! Glad you enjoyed the videos.
Great interview, lad! Love hearing from the man himself, from what I heard from people that hung out with them, I’ve always thought the pantera guys were super humble and really cool to hang out with. Glad to know that’s true. Can’t wait to see more interviews and more things from your channel, Alfie! Cheers!
Thanks Warren! Glad you enjoyed it. Rex is as humble as they come man. Here's hoping for another special guest!
Awesome interview! Rex is a solid dude. Met him when he was with Down. Texas born and bread all the way!
Texas toast
So cool congratulations on the interview. Rex is the man.
Great bassist!! Thanks for the interview
Thanks for listening David, glad you enjoyed it.
Glad to see Rex doing well and living life
Great interview brother
Thanks Dan, good to see you dude.
@@WhichBass Good to see you too brother
I don’t think people realize Rex played a lot of the licks Dime did which is super hard to do if not impossible on bass. I play guitar but sometimes fake bass haha, awesome interview man 🤙
That's right! Rex done quite a lot of guitar parts for Pantera. I don't think many know that. Glad you enjoyed the video Andre, thanks!
What a cool dude. Love rex. He's humble and onr solid ass player
I'm really happy for you! This was really great!
Glad you enjoyed it dude it was a blast!
Awesome man, thanks for sharing 🤟🏻
Thanks for watching Fabian, glad you enjoyed it.
THAT is extremely awesome. Wow. Great interview and getting Rex's attention.
Thanks Snibbor, glad you enjoyed it dude.
I’ve been successful on using a boss bass chorus and boss bb1x + Ernie ball strings on a Yamaha BB714 to emulate mor or less the Rex tone. Made a cover of By Demons Be Driven. Honestly, I got a killer tone squeezing the knobs of my pedals and amplifier.