Because of having a new baby, I haven't had much time to update this page.  Hopefully I'll have the chance to do some work to the page this weekend, which includes putting up some different songs.  We've had a lot of requests for The Look of Love, Be Near Me & Poison Arrow.  Rather than put up Poison Arrow, I thought maybe I would put up the Theme From Mantrap.  Happy medium??

If there are any other song requests, please send us a message and we'll see what we can do.  We've had a problem getting Be Near Me up in the past. 

Cheers,

Doc

For thos of you who missed the Concert for Diana on VH1, or simply just didn't go to the show, then you missed David Palmer behind the kit for Rod Stewart.  The show will be on again all week on both VH1 Classic and VH1.  Check it out!  Nice plaid, David! 

Girls, it is difficult, but imperitive that you keep your eyes off Prince William for this performance. 

Have a nice day!

Hi, I'm Doc. 



This is Lance Morrison.  What you are about to read is a brief interview I did with Lance via e-mail.

Doc:  I have to ask this one first. How did 

you 

I worked with David Palmer back in '97 and '98 on Rod Stewart's 

"When We Were the New Boys" album.  We kept in touch and did a few gigs 

and sessions since then, and when he asked me if I was interested in 

doing some shows for ABC I said: "I'm in if you're there!"

Doc:  I have that album somewhere.  
I know what gigs you've had in the past, who you've worked with, etc., but I'm pretty sure most ABC fans do not know.  How about
sharing with us past and present gigs? 

Lance: Past and present gigs: the above mentioned Rod Stewart, Alanis Morissette's "Jagged Little Pill", Don Henley (touring since 2000 and playing on "Inside Job"), Rick Springfield (tours and records), Ringo Starr, Berlin (tours and records), New Radicals, Simple Minds, Donna Summer, Alice Cooper, and so on! 
Doc:  I actually didn't know about Donna Summer.  
 Who is your biggest musical influence?  What or who made you decide to play bass?    

Lance:  
Paul McCartney is the guy I most wanna be like.  In junior high I wanted to be a cross between Geddy Lee and Chris Squire.  I went through Pino Palladino and Jimmy Johnson phases later on (both serious studio musicians of their day).  Growing up I listened to a lot of FM radio, so my taste in music overall runs pretty mainstream, very pop-oriented.Paul McCartney is the guy I most wanna be like.  In junior high I wanted to be a cross between Geddy Lee and Chris Squire.  I went through Pino Palladino and Jimmy Johnson phases later on (both serious studio musicians of their day).  Growing up I listened to a lot of FM radio, so my taste in music overall runs pretty mainstream, very pop-oriented.
Doc:  Good choices.  I knew there was a reason I liked you.  
Each time I've seen you live, you've impressed me, but something really caught my attention in  Detroit last summer.  During How To Be A Millionaire you went into the intro of For The Love
Of Money, by the O'Jays.  Whose idea was that?

Lance:  
I did that in rehearsal one day.  I think we were working on extending the breakdown section and that lick struck me as appropriate for the lyric!
Doc:  That was awesome.  I love that song, so I flipped out.  That's my husband's "theme song," so he got into it.  What kind of bass do you typically use?

Lance: 
I love Fenders, Jazzes or Precisions, but if the gig calls for a 5-string, I'll usually go with a MusicMan or a Lakland.

Doc:  There's another reason why I like you.  You have taste in gear.  Thanks for your time!


ENJOY!!

Stay tuned, I'm going to get a brief interview with Matt Backer (guitarist, for those whom aren't aware) and hopefully Lance Morrison (bassist in the states) soon.  Would still like to get a brief interview with Martin Fry and David Palmer.  *crossing fingers*

Cheers,

Doc