Here is a list of the most
underrated bassist on Long Island. The
ranking is from Great to Greatest.
#11 Dave Rerecich
This quirky lyricist is seldom recognized for his groove and
funk bass skills during his tenure in the band Idiot Squad. Having co-wrote
such classics as Let’s Hide from the Mailman and Frankie was a Young Republican
he helped propel Idiot Squad into mediocrity.
Rerecich left the music business to focus on developing a better way to
milk squirrels. His impact on the Long Island bar scene however subtle will
always remain.
#10 Lenny Lobello
This Queens native and Holy Cross graduate was the one
and only bassist in Mr. Seraphim’s unnamed Holy Cross band which played one
show after some conduct speech that Mr. G gave to all the students. Even though he’s retired from the music
business that doesn’t mean he never left a mark in the music circle. Lobello was the inventor of the bass
pick. Nowadays, Lobello is Kevin Sorbo’s
stunt double.
#9 Andrew Cody
He’s as awesome as awesome comes when it comes to bass
playing. Cody’s bass playing is so
awesome that he has never even played in a band. With all the hype surrounding Cody, he had
some big headliners vying for him to tour with them. Bands like The Spin Doctors, Gin Blossoms, and
IntraVenus. Cody surprised everyone when
he declined all top offers in an unsuccessful bid to replace Ginger Spice in the
Spice Girls. He currently sells second
hand Urkel Dolls in Sarasota, FL.
#8 Gary Starr
This wicked bass player stemmed from Nassau Community
College’s Science of Sound and Music Homemade Instrument Band. Starr’s
popularity did not last long. He shined bright as the only man to ever make
a 4 string washtub bass. His fall from
grace came when he sold said bass to a 60 year old man for some crack and then killed
another man after losing in a heated game of Uno. He’s presently the Secretary of
Education.
#7 Anthony Ardezzone
Ardezzone’s claim to fame stems all the way back to the
early days of IntraVenus. His bass solos
were unending and unmatched. He carried the band for
years not just musically but also lyrically and culinarily. Ardezzone’s
expertise with an easy bake oven are unparalleled by any other adult male on Long
Island.
#6 Paul Bryant
Bassist and lead singer for Ocean Blanket, Bryant consistently
shocked the crowd with deafening vocal gutturals and slap happy bass chords. His
tenure as rhythm may have been short lived but was not forgotten. Bryant has
recently won a UFC lightweight championship under the name Professor MoonDreamer.
#5 Kevin Fleischman
At just 16 years old Kevin Fleischman
was the bass prodigy replacing long time IntraVenus bassist Anthony Ardezzone. Fleischman quickly gained notoriety as a
premier talent. His post IV career
landed him in the skater punk band Tony Hawk.
Unfortunately no one in the band could actually skateboard and thus failed
to win the favor of Avril Lavigne making them a laughing stock in the tween
music scene. Fleischman and Tony Hawk are still going strong though and have
currently signed a contract with United Artists Records.
#4 Ben Laffin-Rose
This eclectic bassist played in every band on Long Island
from the hard rock sound of O.S.S. to the hard rock sound of Krystaleen. Through the 1990s and 2000s if you had a hard
rock band in Queens or Nassau County Ben Laffin-Rose was probably your
bassist. He started his career as a Wookie
impersonator with dreams of becoming Han Solo.
Laffin-Rose is now a tax attorney for Enron.
#3 Joe “Joeybass”
Sagarese
We’re positive in our logic that Joe “Joeybass” Sagarese
never got his due. The former PositiveLogic bassist would tune his bass strings by using them to strangle
terrorist for the C.I.A. If that wasn’t
enough for his rip roaring deep bass punk sound, he also lit his farts on fire
before every show to ensure he would not suffer from any rectal itch during a
performance. While Joeybass is still in
the music game he’s hopelessly resorted to performing on the corner of
Sesame Street, dropping bass lines for tips.
On the bright side Count von Count is managing his money.
#2 Judd Jaworowski
The shortest, angriest, and one of the most talented
bassist on the list, Jarowowski made being mainstream look anti-corporate. During his tenure as bassist/writer/back-up
vocals for Breakin’ Hundred his stage fame came from the hour long rants
against “the establishment” while at the same time promoting conservative family
values. Jaworowski is the only bassist to ever telekinetically levitate his own
body while doing a bass solo. His small stature might have helped assist in
said achievement.
#1 Daniela Viteritti
Don’t be fooled by the fact that she’s the only lady on
the list. As the bassist for Blue Movie, she’s as bad as bad comes. Viteritti spends her free time clubbing baby
seals and eating their meat raw. Other claims to fame are coining the phrase “off
the record” and being Nico Viteritti’s sister. Her future plans for the band are to write a song
that promotes peace, love and kicking ass.
Written By
Joseph Ammendolea
Owner/President
“I Like To Play With Toys” Productions®
