For me, I just wanted some hobby, preferably an instrument to play. However, I wanted something more uncommon than piano or guitar (although that's what most people think is the most important instrument in the band). Now, I respect bass more than I used to and love playing it, even if I'm a newbie at it. So, what made you guys want to play bass?
I didn't have any major inspiration for starting to play bass. Me and my bud, who play drums, wanted to start a band and I felt like I could play bass or guitar, I didn't really care. But we ended up finding a guitarist and I started playing bass and I loved it! I'm glad I that we found that guitarist
i started playin the doghouse bass after watchin the one n only paul (choppy) lambourne in mad dog cole at ace cafe ,got a few lessons about a years worth lol,now im jamin with someone cant wait till i get out there.
Growing up I lived in Northampton, uk. The same place that Bauhaus came from. I used to see David J (the bass player) quite a lot and used to think how cool he was. Years later i wanted to learn an instrument and bought an acoustic guitar. It did nothing for me. It was then I realised that the music I listened to was bass heavy(Dub Reggae, Ozric Tentacles, The Clash ETC) so the bass was the only instrument for me. One of the few instuments when you play the sound can be felt as well as heard
I've always had a desire to learn the bass, I love the beat and was drawn to some bass players over the years as they are the glue for the band, they make the songs come alive. You don't notice them until they stop playing.
