Donald Dunn Professions : Musician Born : November 24, 1941 Died : May 13, 2012 Browse All Authors Top 12 quotes by Donald Dunn Im the middle man. I try to keep people happy. I go out of my way to get a smile. Thats the way my mother raised me. Donald Dunn mother men people I knew when I got to play with Al Jackson I would be a better bass player because he was the best drummer in the world. I worshipped him. Donald Dunn player would-be world Most of my school friends and even a few of my teachers called me Duck. Donald Dunn ducks teacher school When I heard BB Kings Sweet Sixteen, I knew I wanted to play bass because that was the thing that made that record: the bass player. Donald Dunn player kings sweet I always look back and say I should have made more. It should have been more lucrative, but it wasnt. Donald Dunn should-have made looks Elvis wore a halo. Otis Redding did, too. You knew you were playing with a star when you played with them. Donald Dunn halos stars When I was a kid, I used to look in the mirror and pretend I was Elvis. Donald Dunn mirrors kids looks Yes; my brother Bobby used to distribute records at King Records. I had a job there, too, packing records up and shipping them off. But I always wanted to play sessions at Stax, so I figured out a way to do it. Donald Dunn brother kings jobs Plus, I grew up with Steve Cropper. There were so many good guitar players another one wasn't needed. What was needed was a bass. Donald Dunn bass guitar player If you've got a good song, it's easy to play. But you can't make a bad song sound good no matter who you have to play on it. Donald Dunn good you matter song I tried the guitar, but it had two strings too many. It was just too complicated, man! Plus, I grew up with Steve Cropper. There were so many good guitar players, another one wasn't needed. What was needed was a bass. Donald Dunn good man guitar complicated When Elvis sang, it almost sounded like he was whispering. But after you heard the record, his voice was the strongest thing you ever heard. He was incredible. Donald Dunn he like you voice Similar Authors Adam Jones musician Izzy Stradlin musician Bon Scott musician Brad Delp musician Brad Delson musician Brian Eno musician All Authors
