FAN QUESTIONS!
Andy writes, "Hey guys - I hope you can answer this for me. Was Gary (Fountaine) the original bass player from back in the early 90โs?โ
Great question! Read on to discover the untold history of Nu Shooz's bass players, from the band's beginning to their last performance in 2017. Head into the time machine with tales of funky gigs, band shake-ups, and unforgettable music. This piece pays special tribute to Gary Fountaine, the band's longest-serving bassist, who brought joy to every performance.
Farewell to our longtime bass player and friend, Gary Fountaine. September 15, 1957 to December 28,2023
We lost a good friend recently. Our beloved Bass Player Gary Fountaine died of cancer on Dec 28, 2023, at the age of 66.
There are certain players and singers who put out 110% every night, whether thereโs five people in the audience or 50,000. THEY LEAVE IT ALL ON THE STAGE. Gary was one of those people. Joy emanated from his corner of the stage, whatever band he played with. He was so happy to be there. He loved his instrument. He loved the music and the audience. It was never fake.
Everybody knows the real thing when they see it, and Gary Fountaine was the real thing.
Perennial Interview Question #3: Howโd You Get The Band Name?
Ever wonder how the band got its name? Well, wonder no more! John answers the perennial interview question, Howโd You Get The Name?
As We Turn the Page... Some Love for Our Band โค๏ธ
Every era has its beautiful moments. There have been many incarnations of the Nu Shooz band since our first gig back in the summer of 1979. We want to celebrate the fun weโve had over the last five years with our current line-up. Thank you Gary, Fountaine, Margaret Linn, Tracey Harris, Haley Horsfall, Tim Jensen, Paul Mazzio and Johnny Riley for all your hard work and the joy youโve brought to our lives onstage and off. Doing shows, rehearsing, and especially recording the โBagtownโ album were a total blast.
This is a video we made of some of the highlights of the hang weโve had since 2014.
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