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Victor Wooten is one of the most celebrated electric bassists of all time. His secret seems to lie in doing his own thing, breaking boundaries and defying categorization along the way. Chip Stern wrote in Musician Magazine that he is "proof that all men are not created equal." To this Victor says, "A lot of guys who have been around for a long time are shocked when they see some of the things I am doing. Fortunately, they like it."

Victor's performances as a member of the Grammy-award winning Béla Fleck and the Flecktones have gained him the adoration of bass players and music fans worldwide. He was awarded a 1999 Nashville Music Award for Bassist of the Year (his second) and in 1998, he received his third Bass Player of the Year award from Bass Player Magazine (the only bassist to have received this award more than once) and was named one of the Top 10 Bass Innovators of the '90s by the same publication. Also in 1998, Vic won his second Grammy (Best Instrumental Composition for Almost 12 from The Flecktones album Left of Cool) and Down Beat magazine voted him Talent Most Deserving Wider Recognition.

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I went to the concert of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones when they appeared at Churchill Downs Infield here in Louisville this past weekend (June 28, 2003). Watching Victor play was one of the greatest moments in my life, it was so awsome! I've always gotten a rush just listening to him, but SEEING him play was totally unbelievable.  After the concert, i got to meet him along with shake his hand, get his autograph, and a picture with him. I still cant believe it. 
 I TOUCHED VICTOR WOOTEN!

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Marcus is a ranking slap man. His style is very distinct. Itīs clear and youīll never hear anything but a pure tone, no other sounds as fretbuzz or so (if it isīt his intention to get those sounds of course). His bass lines sounds so obvious that you donīt really understand whether itīs difficult to play or not, until you try to play them yourself.

Another trademark for Miller is his sound. Itīs warm and very smooth yet with something raw. That sound is usually called "hi-tech sound". His "hi-tech sound" played on a Fender Jazz Bass makes it very rare. Marcus is the only bass player I've ever heard who can get that "hi-tech sound" with a Fender Jazz Bass.

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I havent yet gotten the chance to see Marcus Miller live, but i definately wish to some day.  Most of his tours lately have been in Japan and other counties other than this one.  But i cant wait until he makes an appearance some day soon! hehe

So start downloadin some jams biotch!......word