How to sound like Andy Rourke? – The Smiths’ Andy Rourke utilized a Fender Precision Bass, Squier Precision Bass, Fender Jazz Bass, and a Yamaha BB2000 throughout his career, as well as a Peavey Mark III Head with Ampeg SVT cabinet and Trace Elliot GP-11 for amplification during his playing career.
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The YouTube video below will help you sound like Andy Rourke;
Is Andy Rourke underrated?
Despite his immense talent, many people believe Andy Rourke was the most underappreciated bassist in history.
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Sonic Bids named Rourke the most underrated bassist in a list of five.
In its description of Rourke, Sonic Bids wrote:
“When your band contains a bonafide cult icon and a bonafide guitar hero, you might be forgiven if you’re a little bit overshadowed by your bandmates. Not to be outdone, Rourke simply went about his business, writing perfect pop bass parts that everyone should know about.
“Boasting a rich, compressed pick tone and an adventurousness honed in funk bands, Rourke’s lines are always vibrant. Never will he let a song go by without finding a lovely melodic phrase to connect the roots of Johnny Marr’s shifting chords, or an inventive rhythm to build upon the steady oompah beats of drummer Mike Joyce.”
Rourke passed away in May 2023. His death was announced by fellow band member Johnny Marr on Friday, May 19.
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