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Duncan Bell

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Mon, 08/18/2008 - 17:02 — SABPC

By Martin Simpson


I got in contact with Duncan after seeing Libido on the ZA Zone. I asked him for some pics - which he sent me and so I thought I’d interview the man. Unfortunately Duncan is extremely busy with touring and isn’t much of a talker so the ‘Interview’ turned out to be more of a question and answer session but for those interested parties, here’s what he told me in April 2006

How long have you been playing Duncan and how did you get started?

I started playing bass at the age of 18 in a church band. Been playing keyboards, piano since I was 5...

What’s your favourite band / solo artist?

Favourite band - Korn, Live, Kelly Clarkson (pretty wide variety)

What are the amps and instruments you currently use?

Warwick profet 2, amp head, Warwick double stack 4 x 10, 1 x 15 speakers... Ibanez k 5 signature, series bass, Samick 5 string custom bass...

What instruments would you like to have if money were no object?

Trace Elliot tube amp 4 x 10, line 6, Pod unit, dig my current bass...

What have you been doing for the last five years or so?

Touring full time with my band (LIBIDO)

What recordings that you’ve played on would you recommend for listening?

We have an album called "hotel room", and just finished two new tracks of the current album, both can be ordered at www.libido.co.za

What’s been the low point in your career so far?

Taking so long to be noticed by the powers that be...

And what has been the high point?

Achieving international recognition, with the band

What are your goals currently?

Traveling to New York, L.A., Croatia, and Germany...
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