Message Board - Nick Simper

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Hunter MacDonald wrote on July 16, 2019 at 3:31 am

Hi Nick, I was really just curious about what kind of equipment you use. I know that with Nasty Habits you use what seems like either an early '50s to mid '50s Fender Precision Bass or Fender Telecaster Bass; In addition to the other late '50s or '60s Fender Precision Bass seemingly named Rupert. I personally don't play the Bass (although my best friend and his father do) but I play guitar and am always wondering about the equipment musicians use. Thanks again & cheers, Hunter.

Dave wrote on March 19, 2019 at 4:01 pm

In response to Smudge Smith's guestbook post below: Scott Yangtse replaced Bobby Woodman on drums with CHAS MCDEVITT & SHIRLEY DOUGLAS in 1959. Scott Yangtse was a young upstart with shades, who liked to pretend he was a junkie. He only lasted one week - and that was touch and go. The piano player Roy Powell threatened to punch his head in if he didn't stop behaving like some spoilt brat... and he took to his heels (vanished). Yangtse was replaced on drums by Tommy Brown. Woodman and Brown were both noteworthy drummers in musician's circles in 1960's British music industry (Woodman was involved in the group that would become Deep Purple; Brown did a lot of work alongside Mick Jones before Jones broke through with Foreigner), so Yangtse can say that he both replaced and was replaced by notable drummers. Shirley Douglas is dead now, but Chas McDevitt is still around, perhaps he can tell you a bit more about Yangtse, although considering that Yangtse was only with him for a week, and that was 60 years ago, there's probably not a lot more he can add to the above. If the webmaster would pass along my email address to Smudge, I'd like to correspond with him. I'll also tell him where I got the above information. Just to add something about Nick Simper, I think Simper is the best bassist Deep Purple EVER had, and for the R&R Hall of Fame to arbitrarily exclude him from induction is absolutely inexcusable! Simper and Doogie White toured Brazil not too long ago -- wish he'd do something like that for the USA!

Tonny wrote on March 2, 2019 at 10:12 am

Hi Nick, can you shed some light on the ROCKET project you were working on in 1974 with Mick Stuart and ex-Thin Lizzy drummer? Still got the demos?Cheers! Tonny

Carl Nys wrote on February 15, 2019 at 6:14 am

Hey. Born in '63, I fell for the band Deep Purple, like many. After all those years, all those abums and so many many spinoff bands, i must admit that 3 albums kept me goin' : one of them is Slipstreaming. (The others are Glenn Hughes' Play me out' and Tommy Bolin's 'Teaser'.) "I can play as well as you but the chances got you through". A legacy in one phrase. Just remember that your music got me through. If ever you bring out that album on vinyl again,... let me know. It's a masterpiece.

Jeff Breis wrote on June 3, 2018 at 2:59 am

Hi Nick. I just ordered the new live Nasty Habits LP. I'm looking forward to that. I see there's a new Blagards & Cowboys album out ("Still"). Are you playing on that as well? Thanks for all the great music. Cheers and all the best.

Cory wrote on May 26, 2018 at 3:48 am

Hello Mr Simper. I have recently seen the Jim Marshall documentary of which you are featured. Being a classic rock fan and a Purple fan your name didnt sound familiar to me so I researched the internet amd YouTube. All I can say is YOU can PLAY the hell out of a BASS. You are a seasoned melodic and fluid player. Purple didnt know what they had in you. I am a big fan of yours and now know your story. Best wishes to you Sir keep playing

Arthur ReismanA wrote on May 10, 2018 at 8:39 pm

Hey Colonel, it’s been over 40 years, remember Rugby College with Warhorse and 2 bottles of Bells,

Ralf Schmidt wrote on March 24, 2018 at 9:00 pm

Artworks of Nick Simper to see and to buy in our exhibition www.deeppurple-artandhistory.com

Nick Warburton wrote on March 20, 2018 at 7:16 pm

Hi Nick I was looking through the Brighton Evening Argus at the British Library on Saturday and stumbled across your debut professional gig that you mention with Buddy Britten. It took place on 21 November 1964 at the Whitehall in East Grinstead with The Muskateers. I have a photo of it if you need it. Also, I read Ronnie Wood's 1965 diary and you played two gigs with them - 4 and 5 January 1965 subbing for their bass player. Let me know if you need the venues.

Nick wrote on March 17, 2018 at 6:12 pm

Hi Nick Was looking through Brighton’s Evening Argus from November 64. It advertises the Whitehall in East Grinstead. The date guy after is Saturday 21 November when Buddy Britten was supported by the Musksteers

Pete Gold wrote on November 21, 2017 at 9:16 pm

Great listening to you tonight (21/11/2017) on Dell Richardson's Good Rocking Tonight show on Radio Caroline. http://www.grtcaroline.rockers.co.uk/grt_home_page.php Listen again facility http://www.grtcaroline.rockers.co.uk/listen-again.php Latest Playlists http://www.grtcaroline.rockers.co.uk/tracks-outer.htm

Misty wrote on August 14, 2017 at 12:29 am

Hey Nick, you were my first crush when I was 11 years old in 1968! You are such an amazing bassist and I have followed your career all of these years. All the best to you.

Robin Smith wrote on August 9, 2017 at 5:45 pm

(personal message please) Hey Nick, Bob Smith here. Lost touch with you last Time we connected, But I will be back in London the 1st two weeks of Oct. Will you be around? I'm buying, just don't know how to contact you. Cheers.

mike c wrote on August 5, 2017 at 2:28 am

Hi Mr Simper, you are an AMAZING bassist and your work with deep purple is the best out of all their lineups... Thanks for all your music

Denise wrote on July 23, 2017 at 3:51 pm

You are a star in my eyes, you shine in the hush video! Love music too! Wish you all the best always! Denise from Michigan USA. ????????

Barb Lodermeier wrote on July 11, 2017 at 8:05 am

Hi Nick You were my FAVORITE bass player with Deep Purple, and Rod Evans was my FAVORITE singer, never did care for Ian Gillian and Roger Glover. Just Personal tastes. Loved John Lord, who could ever forget the keyboards on Hush? R.I.P. John Lord. Stumbled upon this site by accident. Keep up the good work!

Eric Loy wrote on July 3, 2017 at 8:12 pm

Hi, Nick! I just want you to know that several of us guys here in Ohio still listen to and dig your stuff in Deep Purple like we have since 1968 and 1969. Those are our favorite Purple albums.

David Glover-Wright wrote on July 2, 2017 at 9:15 pm

Hi Nick, Thanks for your recollections of your musical journey - really good to hear about my Uncle Geoff and his various incarnations! I can certainly recognise his personality through your words. He is still on the Island but mainly writing with an occasional guest slot at one of the island's hotels. All the best, David

smudge smith wrote on June 26, 2017 at 8:18 pm

Hi Nick...I'm on a bit of a mission. My girlfriend turns the big 5-0 in August. Her dad was a drummer in 50's and 60's and played at the 2i's coffee bar. It has been said that he played with Rory Blackwell, Johnny Kidd , Georgie Fame and possibly even Emile Ford. His name was Alan Fox but he went by the stage name of Scott Yangtze. Unfortunately Alan died in 1978 after complications with MS. My girlfriend has very few memories of him and would dearly love to speak to people who knew him... Obviously time is running out coz none of us are getting any younger. Is he someone you would remember or would you know of anyone who would have been around the 2i's at that time that we could speak to?... Thanks in advance and it's great to see you still out there doing it. Rock n roll is obviously in your blood. Thanks again Smudge p.s I ask everybody this but did you ever play the Half Moon in Putney?

Gianluca Livi wrote on February 6, 2017 at 5:07 pm

Hello here is Gianluca Livi, italian journalist of Artists and Bands (www.artistsandbands.org) I would like interview Nick about his terrific career and vocation. I will send a dozen questions about Deep Purple, Warhorse, Nick Simper's Dynamite, Quatermass II. I will publish the interview just after aproval of him or its management. The interview will be realized in English and published in Italian and in English. Here some examples of my interviews: - BILL BRUFORD: http://www.artistsandbands.org/ver2/interviste/7173-bill-bruford-yes-king-crimson-earthworks - PAUL WERTICO: http://www.artistsandbands.org/ver2/interviste/8354-paul-wertico-pat-metheny-group-sbb - ADRIAN BELEW: http://www.artistsandbands.org/ver2/interviste/7983-adrian-belew - CHARLIE DANIELS: http://www.artistsandbands.org/ver2/interviste/7206-charlie-daniels - RICKEY MEDLOCKE: http://www.artistsandbands.org/ver2/interviste/7226-rickey-medlocke-blackfoot-lynyrd-skynyrd-e-tim-rossi-blackfoot - JEFF PEVAR: http://www.artistsandbands.org/ver2/interviste/7879-jeff-pevar- Let me know, please. Best Regards Gianluca

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