EPISODE · Aug 4, 2021 · 51 MIN
Eric "Pik Funk" Smith
from Dunlop Presents Bass Freq's · host Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc
Ever since his earliest days playing for his church band as a youngster, Eric Smith has been committed to laying down the thickest and most stable groove possible. His rocksteady rhythm and penchant for the pocket propelled him past flashier players into work with major acts, from Shelia E to Janet Jackson, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, and Lalah Hathaway. On this episode of the Bass Fred’s Podcast, "Pik Funk" breaks it down for host Josh Paul on how he got his start, and he provides some invaluable advice for bass players who want to turn their passion into a career.
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Ever since his earliest days playing for his church band as a youngster, Eric Smith has been committed to laying down the thickest and most stable groove possible. His rocksteady rhythm and penchant for the pocket propelled him past flashier players into work with major acts, from Shelia E to Janet Jackson, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, and Lalah Hathaway. On this episode of the Bass Fred’s Podcast, "Pik Funk" breaks it down for host Josh Paul on how he got his start, and he provides some invaluable advice for bass players who want to turn their passion into a career.
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