nick
nick plays bass. a friend and fan of the band since the start, he stepped up as dep when dodge went travelling, and took over permanently in 2006. he had already been working with jon as Beamer Grande's resident source of low frequencies.
with extensive experience in covers and function bands, he brings a high level of songwriting nous gleaned from classic pop, soul and rock. an auditor by profession, he has inevitably been drafted into investigating band finances.
top 10(ish) influences
Bass players:
- Paul Westwood (bass teacher in 6th form)
- James Jamerson (Motown)
- Aston "Family Man" Barrett (Bob Marley And The Wailers)
- Pino Palladino (Paul Young, Seal, D'Angelo)
- Freddie Washington (Micheal Jackson)
- Squarepusher
- Jack Bruce (Cream)
Other music:
- Tom Waits, Gomez, Neil Young, Public Enemy, Rage Against The Machine
