He was knocked off his motorbike in April 06. You can Google The Times or the Independent for his obit. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, I was a fan from way back when. x
bama baby Remember Bob well from the band's early days. An inspiration as a bassist to me, as well. Sadly missed, I hope life's been kinder to you xxxx
Went through a lot of time and trouble to see them at the Marquee in New York 1990, they headlined but came on a bit late, then Miles got pissed at some guy in front for some reason and after three songs said to us .."That's all you get!!" and walked off. Concert over. I felt ripped off but most people didn't seem to mind. Those three songs were bliss; one of them was "A Wish Away" and the whole place was dancing happy,
I must of been cool once because I used to go to the original JB's in dudley and I used to blast this out of my astra GTE. The 50p door stopper of a chip butty in JB's was a particular favourite also. And I had a shirt like what the drummer blokes got on.
PS: I am the same one as LilEvie156, just writing from a different computer tonight. LilEvie156 and Indio156 are both the same person, and we were both Mrs. Rob Jones, fyi.
I think this was performed for a pop show called Rock steady. I think Channel 4 circa 1990. It was a mix of top of the pops meets question time meets tomorrow's World. Great artists on it like Lloyd Cole, dion, lou Reed etc etc.
Thank you.Martin Gilkes was the drummer.Rob was ok w/him.Miles & Malc were the reason Rob split to NYC.Miles was a "little Hitler" and Malc was a smart mouthed follower of Miles.Rob got sick of being treated like the "tea boy" by them.Miles was jealous b/c Rob had charisma & got more attention from fans.
Yeah, I "saw" them live in NYC Marquee Club, must have been 1990. They headlined with three bands on the bill. Came on very late... the crowd was a bit impatient by then, maybe... anyway, after three EXCELLENT songs some drunk guy in front pissed off Miles somehow and the 4th "song" was just a jam with little direction.... then miles sneered at us saying "That's all you get!" then walked off the stage. Big letdown.
what an ill fated band.I am really upset to hear all this. Ignorance is bliss, truly. They 'theme tuned' my late teens and were the 1st band i saw when i was a student at manchester university on a freezing Dec at the GMEX. So sorry....
It's ironic u say 2"raise a glass" 2"The Bass Thing", b/c what started his downfall was alcoholism.His toxicology report said he died from advanced alcoholism/alcohol poisoning, cocaine/heroin O.D. He died on the floor of a slum apt he shared w/a junkie,"Jett", w/a needle in his arm, after she taught him to shoot up.She stole money from his bank account after his death,b/f she even called 911.
He seemed nice, but he mostly didn't hang out with the band. When they were recording, and Rob couldn't come to NYC (he used to come to NYC for a few days every week, and go back on weekends for gigs), then I went to LDN, and we all stayed in a corporate flat by Grt.PortlandSt.Sta.But Gilkes stayed with his wife, and stayed to himself (lucky guy, cuz Malc was a dickhead!)
Great memories of 89 😻
I always liked watching Martin Gilks' during this song - he never missed that cow bell once! Brilliant! RIP Martin and Bass Thing.
Dave Thomas Martin was so incredibly disciplined. He never wavered!
Miss Rob & Martin.Lucky to seem them twice as the original line up............
And the crowd goes mild!!
THE BASS THING!!! Awesome - and wonderful Martin - two of the most missed people Ive ever had the pleasure of watching perform x
He was knocked off his motorbike in April 06. You can Google The Times or the Independent for his obit. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, I was a fan from way back when. x
I was married to The Bass Thing. He passed away at age 29 here in NYC.
bama baby Remember Bob well from the band's early days. An inspiration as a bassist to me, as well. Sadly missed, I hope life's been kinder to you xxxx
Enough !
Raise a glass .
Miss you Rob .
Happy Birthday Rob Jones, RIP!
Went through a lot of time and trouble to see them at the Marquee in New York 1990, they headlined but came on a bit late, then Miles got pissed at some guy in front for some reason and after three songs said to us .."That's all you get!!" and walked off. Concert over. I felt ripped off but most people didn't seem to mind. Those three songs were bliss; one of them was "A Wish Away" and the whole place was dancing happy,
Nice, wish I had kept my long sleeved melon shirt, that was probably my favourite band shirt of all time
I must of been cool once because I used to go to the original JB's in dudley and I used to blast this out of my astra GTE. The 50p door stopper of a chip butty in JB's was a particular favourite also. And I had a shirt like what the drummer blokes got on.
one of the truly briliant bands,,great post..
forgot how good this band was sigh!
I remember this being on The Tube
My fave!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PS: I am the same one as LilEvie156, just writing from a different computer tonight. LilEvie156 and Indio156 are both the same person, and we were both Mrs. Rob Jones, fyi.
I think this was performed for a pop show called Rock steady. I think Channel 4 circa 1990. It was a mix of top of the pops meets question time meets tomorrow's World. Great artists on it like Lloyd Cole, dion, lou Reed etc etc.
Thank you.Martin Gilkes was the drummer.Rob was ok w/him.Miles & Malc were the reason Rob split to NYC.Miles was a "little Hitler" and Malc was a smart mouthed follower of Miles.Rob got sick of being treated like the "tea boy" by them.Miles was jealous b/c Rob had charisma & got more attention from fans.
0:43 Tank in the Neds shirt.
Check out the hair on milo.
Sweet vid.
I want that EAT shirt!
Wow, 6th form flashback! Look at Miles' bumfluff chinbeard! Sad to think The Bass Thing and Gilksey have both gone. Where was this filmed?
Anyone got this whole show on dvdr? I will do a trade as i have lots of rare 80s compilations and shows on dvdr.
Who is Gilkes...I only knew Miles Hunt...philistine that I am...!!!Is it a band member?
That is awful.I loved this band.Are they still together? I am very sorry for your loss.x
Hey, you have this on dvdr by chance? I am willing to do a trade if you like. Thx
Yeah, I "saw" them live in NYC Marquee Club, must have been 1990. They headlined with three bands on the bill. Came on very late... the crowd was a bit impatient by then, maybe... anyway, after three EXCELLENT songs some drunk guy in front pissed off Miles somehow and the 4th "song" was just a jam with little direction.... then miles sneered at us saying "That's all you get!" then walked off the stage. Big letdown.
what an ill fated band.I am really upset to hear all this. Ignorance is bliss, truly. They 'theme tuned' my late teens and were the 1st band i saw when i was a student at manchester university on a freezing Dec at the GMEX. So sorry....
Fuckin' Gilkesy!
where was this gig from i am wondering??
It's ironic u say 2"raise a glass" 2"The Bass Thing", b/c what started his downfall was alcoholism.His toxicology report said he died from advanced alcoholism/alcohol poisoning, cocaine/heroin O.D. He died on the floor of a slum apt he shared w/a junkie,"Jett", w/a needle in his arm, after she taught him to shoot up.She stole money from his bank account after his death,b/f she even called 911.
Malc looks like he is in the wrong band!
they all look like they're in the wrong band
Hup wasn't a bad album I liked Big Oak Trees and Cartoon Boyfriend The Wonderstuff ended up becoming way too folky for me though
Was searching for PWEI and came across this crap.lol.
He seemed nice, but he mostly didn't hang out with the band. When they were recording, and Rob couldn't come to NYC (he used to come to NYC for a few days every week, and go back on weekends for gigs), then I went to LDN, and we all stayed in a corporate flat by Grt.PortlandSt.Sta.But Gilkes stayed with his wife, and stayed to himself (lucky guy, cuz Malc was a dickhead!)
What a band but they never were as good with out the bass thing.