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August 4th, 2005 09:40 PM

kmc

Reading book on Credence Clearwater Revival called “Bad Moon Rising.” Came across a Stones reference, this from their bass player Stu Cook:

(The year is 1993 and CCR had long broke up. Cook had bounced around with several groups.)

“Mick Jagger called me and asked if I’d be interested in auditioning for the gig as bass player in the Rolling Stones.

They flew me to NYC and we jammed for about two hours.

I was one of nineteen American bass players they auditioned to replace Bill Wyman. They behaved almost like perfect gentlemen. Keith was the most intense, Ronnie and Charlie the most friendly, and Mick, while aloof, was also cordial. I knew I wasn’t the guy they were looking for, but I took full advantage of the situation, calling out tunes even after Mick had signaled the “audition” was over. I was like a kid in a candy store. As a final touch, their crew kept all the patch cords for my bass rig. Oh well, I was still way ahead as far as I was concerned.”

(So who were the other 18 bass candidates?!!! Guess Darryl was one.)

August 4th, 2005 09:43 PM

corgi37

Fancy asking him.

August 5th, 2005 02:00 PM

gimmekeef

I believe Hutch Hutchison the bassist for Bonnie Raitt was also involved.In fact I remember hearing they laid down some tracks with him...Does anyone know if they surfaced as boots??

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