Evolution of the bass player

[Denis]

You can see it happening right here!

http://news.yahoo.com/video/world-15749633/gorilla-s-upright-walk-in-the-park-23997727

[Dave W]

Does this mean he prefers to play upright?

[Nocturnal]

This is how 'Planet of the Apes' will actually begin to happen.

[Rhythm N. Bliss]

Does this mean he prefers to play upright?

Exactimundo! DOH!

[uwe]

Creationists are lurking to ban this thread with fire and brimstone!

[Pilgrim]

Does this mean he prefers to play upright?

In bass player parlance, that would be "he prefers to play erect".

Having now thrown down the gauntlet, I shall retire to a seat by the fire with a cold beer and watch the proceedings.

[drbassman]

In bass player parlance, that would be "he prefers to play erect".

OK, I'll go first.............he plays till the Viagra wears off!   

[uwe]

I think he's a stiffer.

[Highlander]

Jackie said that's "old news here", and then Roshina chimed in with "we've seen him doing that..." (I don't remember - Port Lymne Wildlife Park is where Roshina's "adopted" Malayan Tapir lives, too)

[Highlander]

Just thought... the perfect excuse to post this again...



full version for those sad enough to want the pain...

[drbassman]

Oh my, that reminds me so much of our old drummer!  He's why I quit the band!   

[uwe]

Any Gorilla drumming would be immediately in my band I tell you!

Which raises the question whether primates could be taught rudimentary forms of music? Has anybody tried?

[Highlander]

yep...

http://www.sciencefriday.com/program/archives/200909116

http://scholar.google.co.uk/scholar?q=primates+and+music&hl=en&as_sdt=0&as_vis=1&oi=scholart

Just scratching the surface, obviously...