Exclusive Interview with FBPO’s Jon Liebman November 22, 2010 – Courtesy of forbassplayersonly.com Bill Dickens has played bass with a wide variety of artists, including Pat Metheny, George Michael, Joe Zawinul, Janet Jackson, Grover Washington, Jr., Chaka Khan, Mary J. Blige, Freddie Hubbard, Al DiMeola, Dennis Chambers, Steve Morse, Randy Newman and many others. He […]
During a stop at Gibson’s New York City Showroom, bass virtuoso Bill “The Buddha” Dickens put on a speed-funk clinic with his Kramer Disciple. Watch his mind-blowingly fast runs and you’ll understand why he’s worked with everyone from Steve Morse and Randy Newman to Janet Jackson and George Michael. Right now, Dickens is on the […]
What a GREAT addition to your arsenal of gear . . . the Pigtronix Philosopher’s Tone Compressor – DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT!!!
July 25, 2010 – Bill sits in with the JG3 @ Darkroom Bar in Chicago, IL. Footprints with JG3 JG3 is Jim Gifford (drums), Gabriel Datcu (guitar), and Kurt Schweitz (electric bass).
Louis Johnson and Bill Dickens trade bass lines with Reggie Bordeaux on drums, Johnny Mills on guitar, and Joe Jordan on vocals. Filmed by Nick Rondinelli at The Stage in Milwaukee. Special guest appearance by Tobias A. (Toby) Tubbague Special thanks to Nick Rondinelli for making this video available on YouTube! Bass Night – Louis […]
On September 7, 2009, The Elbo Room in Chicago, IL hosted . . . ONE NIGHT OF BASS. The Bill Dickens Band featuring Bill Dickens-Bass Robert Baglione-Guitar Carl Coan-Sax/Ewi Cylde Davis-Drums Roger Harris-Keyboards Other bassist’s playing included Bill Clemente, Will Howard, John Owens, Vuyani Wakaba, Jauqo III and Scott Pazera
Bill Dickens Interview By: Vuyani Wakaba For The South African Bass Collective Among the perks of living in the Chicago suburbs are the opportunities to sometimes meet up with some amazing bass players. Some of these gifted players come through town on tour, others come to Chicago to conduct bass clinics, others happen to live […]
This is a version of the spiritual “Amazing Grace” done by Neil Zaza, Bobby Rock, and Bill “The Buddha” Dickens. It was recorded in a Scottsdale, AZ concert by a fan in March of 2009. This song was not on the set list that night and is actually an improvised, on the spot rendition; in […]
Bill has arranged a reunion with Bobby Rock and Neil Zaza opening for HEART Saturday January 19th at the Anaheim Hilton Concert put on by NAMM organization sponsored by a host of many.
The 4 clips below were captured live from a performance on December 5th, 2008 in Scottsdale, Arizona at the faculty concert for Rock Boot Camp. These clips showcased Neil Zaza (guitar – www.neilzaza.com), Bobby Rock (drums – www.bobbyrock.com), and Bill “The Buddha” Dickens on bass. The first clip posted was an unrehearsed cover of Stevie […]
Bill Dickens talks about the MANY benefits of using “The Buddha Rope” during daily practicing.
BILL DICKENS BAND – Butterfly – Live at the Baked Potato, Los Angeles on July 18, 2008 during the BassQuake show Bill TEARS IT UP @ the BassQuake 2008 Pasadena Bass Day, 7/18/08 concert by Bassquake at the Baked Potato in Los Angeles, CA. Musicians – Robert Baglione-Guitar, Bill Dickens-Bass, Carl Coan-EWI, Donald Barrett-Drums, Ruslan […]
