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
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 […]
Pasadena BassDay Clinic Videos from July 18th & 19th 2008 Bill Dickens, Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Freinds play the classic Jazz-funk tune Butterfly (by Hancock, Bennie Maupin) during the 2008 Bass Day Clinics Bill explains to bass players attending the seminar the importance and use of 2 5 1 progression and it’s role for him in […]
Bill Dickens would like to thank everyone for their support this past weekend during his quick visit to SoCal for the performances and the Bass Clinic. Please check back soon for live footage đŸ˜‰
May 05, 2008 – Barack Obama Rally – Indianapolis, IN Bill Dickens was wisked away by jet hours before the MEGA-RALLY for Barack Obama in Indianapolis to accompany Stevie Wonder. Mr Wonder asked his management team to . . . . “Get me that 7 string bass player”.
Bass solo by Bill Dickens while on tour with Carlos Johnson in Italy 2008
Cool NAMM surprise! To the thrill of throngs of onlookers, Stevie Wonder showed up during Bill Dickens’ scheduled booth appearance at X2 and sang a spontaneous song with the acclaimed bassist. Both were using X2 wireless systems during their jam.
Bill has agreed to play at the NAMM BassBash with a host of other bass celebrities on Friday January 18th. Please check back for more details later this week.
