Tomate Trifft interview with bass guitarist Jerry Wizard about his musical journey.
This interview features bass guitarist Jerry Wizard discussing his extensive musical career and experiences. He talks about his current European tour with Carl Carlton and Mother's Finest, sharing a memorable story about performing in East Germany before the Berlin Wall came down. Jerry explains his musical upbringing in a highly musical family where he naturally gravitated toward bass guitar. He recounts his influences, from his guitar-playing brothers to legendary bassists like Jaco Pastorius, whom he knew personally. The conversation covers his equipment preferences including his beloved vintage Precision bass sent from Vietnam by his brother, his use of Ampeg amplifiers, and GHS strings. Jerry shares stories from touring with iconic bands like The Who and reflects on the bass guitar's role in creating the feel of a band. He concludes with advice for young bass players to trust their instincts and remember that bassists are meant to be felt and remembered rather than just seen and heard.
