George Porter Jr: The Funk BASS Pioneer
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Before Flea, before Bootsy… there was George Porter Jr.
As the low-end architect of The Meters, George didn’t just play bass—he defined funk. From the greasy groove of “Cissy Strut” to countless deep-pocket classics, his playing is a masterclass in tone, feel, and economy.
In this video, we celebrate one of the true pioneers of funk bass—breaking down his lines, legacy, and what makes his playing so endlessly inspiring. Dive in and get schooled by one of the greats.
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Video Breakdown:
00:00 - Introduction
00:48 - The Early Days / Becoming a Musician
05:58 - How George Started Playing Bass
08:00 - Influences
08:40 - The Story of The Meters
13:35 - Gaining In Popularity
14:18 - Touring with The Rolling Stones
14:55 - Recent Work
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With beginner-friendly bass lessons, interactive courses led by industry experts, structured learning paths, personalized feedback, real-time mentorship from top bassists, and a vibrant, supportive community, SBL is the ultimate destination to enhance your bass playing—whether you're starting out or already a professional.
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Before Flea, before Bootsy… there was George Porter Jr.
As the low-end architect of The Meters, George didn’t just play bass—he defined funk. From the greasy groove of “Cissy Strut” to countless deep-pocket classics, his playing is a masterclass in tone, feel, and economy.
In this video, we celebrate one of the true pioneers of funk bass—breaking down his lines, legacy, and what makes his playing so endlessly inspiring. Dive in and get schooled by one of the greats.
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Video Breakdown:
00:00 - Introduction
00:48 - The Early Days / Becoming a Musician
05:58 - How George Started Playing Bass
08:00 - Influences
08:40 - The Story of The Meters
13:35 - Gaining In Popularity
14:18 - Touring with The Rolling Stones
14:55 - Recent Work
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GET MORE BASS TIPS ?
_________________________________________________________________
? Be the first to know - SUBSCRIBE now → https://bit.ly/sub-to-sbl-yt
? Tune in to our Weekly PODCAST → https://sblpodcast.buzzsprout.com/share
? Try our free GrooveTrainer APP → https://scottsbasslessons.com/groove-trainer-app
ABOUT SCOTT’S BASS LESSONS (SBL)
_________________________________________________________________
As the largest online bass education platform in the world, with an ever-expanding course library and 40,000+ active members, Scott’s Bass Lessons (SBL) has everything you need to master the bass, all in one place.
With beginner-friendly bass lessons, interactive courses led by industry experts, structured learning paths, personalized feedback, real-time mentorship from top bassists, and a vibrant, supportive community, SBL is the ultimate destination to enhance your bass playing—whether you're starting out or already a professional.
Try SBL Membership today! → https://sbl.link/join-sbl
RECOMMENDED BASS PLAYLIST
_________________________________________________________________
Catch up with SBL Content you’ve missed:
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#bassguitarlessons #bassforbeginners #easybasslines
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