BASS CULTURE...Mike Rutherford

 


     Apart from being a masterful bassist, Rutherford is also a strong pop songwriter, the author of several hits: Land of Confusion, Follow You Follow Me (with Genesis) The Living Years and All I Need Is A Miracle (Mike + The Mechanics). Also a deft guitarist, Rutherford’s writing favors fluid, melodic phrases and pumping anthemic chord progressions.
     For rock and pop music Rutherford usually sticks to a Rickenbacker bass. He tends to explore the upper registers, weaving complex melodic lines that compliment what his band mates are doing instead of drawing attention to himself. He can also lay down classic powerhouse rock bass lines (Why Me? Mike + the Mechanics; Turn It On Again, Genesis). He has been known to make discreet use of a fretless bass on occasion. After the Rick, his go-to bass is a custom Shergold. During the 80’s his ax of choice was an M-series Steinberger, which he contributed design ideas for. As a guitarist, Rutherford roams further afield, playing steel and nylon stringed guitars (six and twelve string), double-neck, dobro, and hollow body “jazz” guitar, often experimenting with alternate tuning (especially with Genesis); he usually employs a Clapton Model Fender Stratocaster for leads.

Acting Very Strange


Atlantic,1982


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