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1978 Yamaha SR500
It's been sitting a while
this is gonna be tough
His health wasn't great toward the end and pawned some gear instead of ever hinting to me he wasn't doing well
He fully embraced getting old and wanted his AARP card early so he could get senior discounts and order from that menu
Some of his hair stuck in the tuning key
30 years of his arm rubbing against the top of the bass
It's seen some action
I can hear him talking to people saying "now now children"
I miss you dad.
Last few years
Back in the day. Banner Thomas, Bass for Molly Hatchet
bigpooplog
Saw Molly Hatchet around 79. Prop when he road that brand new motorcycle. At least his memories didn't pass away.
alexatrf21
Your Dad shredded his bass and rode a badass bike. 13/10 Dad.
MininMark
If there is a heaven, I'll bet he's rocking out with guys like Jimmy Hendrix right now and getting told jokes by Robin Williams.
ikbenlike
My condolences, and I wish you good luck with the bike!
sighAnimal
Rock on fellow bassist. May you find solace OP.
donny4814
My dad told me a story a couple times about how he went to see Molly Hatchet before I was born. He passed 10 years ago. Hang in there friend
Homophone
I introduced toddlers to your dad today. They loved flirting with disaster.
APairofDocks
Nice! Let's see what the bike looks like when you get it cleaned up. Pourin' one out for your dad in NY
xcrit
Dad would say don't waste alcohol, give it to a starving drummer.
maddcovv
My first concert in 8th grade was Triumph and Molly Hatchet in Beaumont, tx. circa ~1984
xcrit
That's bonkers because I moved to Beaumont, TX for a job a few years back and dad said, he knew that random little town.
melterj
All i can hear is...... " 'Cause I got dreams, I've got my dreams / To remember the love we had / I got dreams, I've got my dreams"........
YourUnderpantsIsCripsy
He was great to watch and listen to. Tradewinds is a hidden gem.
LiverLightSocket
Is this the tradewinds in murray hill?
therealCuchulain
I saw your dad play way back in the day. Molly Hatchet opened for Blue Oyster Cult. Flirtin with Disaster.
MrShpoople
I know nothing can make up for the loss of your dad, but he literally touched millions with his music... and sounds like he was a (1/2)
MrShpoople
pretty damn cool human as well. That's not a half-bad legacy... (2/2)
DonkeyOfTroy
I'm usually a sarcastic douche. But if I go out of this world having accomplished that much, I'll be a happy man I guess.
EverythingYourMotherWarnedYouAbout
Very first CD I ever purchased was Molly Hatchet Flirtin With Disaster, had it on vinyl as a kid Peace to you and your Dad. \m/
MiserableTuba
Molly Hatchet is one of my dad's favorite bands. My condolences, @op
MattDude
I was reading your post and it was very touching, then all of a sudden with the last pics and captions:
Bigbadcliff
@OP so sorry for your loss. I will catch the band when they play blues fest in Ottawa Canada this Summer. I'll hoist a beer for your Pa!
ILikeYouMary
Sending condolences, love, strength, & peace your way, @op. May he Rest In Peace.
Malleck
I'm gonna pop in some Molly Hatchet in remembrance of your Dad right now.
HD2composer
*goes to Spotify to get familiar with Molly Hatchet*
orangeacid
I've got that going for me aswell
HD2composer
I like it! ...adding it in with my other "Great Rock" stuff
DeepSea5343
@OP I live in auburn, AL and work on guitars. If you're near here and need a hand restoring or repairing, let me know.
flagbasher
Oh wow... I'll always remember that first album cover. Cool as shit. Get that fucking bike running again. RIP to your pops.
Ashilino
I own a sr500, great bike
Koshunae
I sonetimes get the chance to help get someones deceased loved one's vehicle running again. Watching eyes light up on first crank is amazing
slightlyofftopiccommenter
You're amazing. Thank you good human.
FenderFinger
A man after my own heart. R.I.P.
SomewhatSuicidal
This legit made my eye water a little
gybehope
Met your father at a video store when I was 19. He was happy I knew who Molly Hatchet was. I was amazed that everyone didn't.
SadEyedLadyoftheLowlands
Omfg I love MH! Saw them at Pine Knob in Michigan! Condolences to you and your family. Pops could really slap the bass.
imuniquejustlikeeveryoneelse
+1 for Pine Knob and not DTE!
SadEyedLadyoftheLowlands
I can't fix it! Always the knob to me ❤
littlemorte
Start cleaning that bike... remember the good times and
RandomAbscessMemories
That bike is pretty far past "cleaning."
littlemorte
You never know... some of those parts may still be good
RandomAbscessMemories
Just about everything on that bike is going to need intensive restoration. At least that's my experience with bikes that are this weathered.
RogerG
Take the carburetor apart and clean it out, get a new battery, fresh gas, and it will probably run again.
westboundbiker
Yeah, those sr500s are bulletproof
SpockIsMyHomeboy
@OP, my condolences. As a musician myself, the notes he has played will live forever. RIP, Mr. Thomas.
Cosmogonic
Pal, that SR500 is perfect. just check for rust, the brakes, clean the glass and the saddle. instant survivor bike. my respects to your dad.
HD2composer
my condolences as well @OP, just donated what I could to the link
RegisteredAirplaneDoctor
As another musician, and guitar player I bet he's up there jamming away with everybody down here
UncleJessee
My dad and I are both bass players. He too has a guitar collection. This makes me sad
SpockIsMyHomeboy
Same here. If it weren't for my dad, he's a bass player as well, I wouldn't have gotten as far in music.
Laylah77
I'm a bassist too... Any links to your music?
Thatdudewiththegameblog
At least you guys used to touch bass. Every time I'd ask my dad to hang he said he'd be back bassoon
Massivepenis
He loved his fenders! Guitars take on different characteristics and tones as they get older and are played. If you can't play, learn to ...
Pikka
I'm prett sure the one with the disabled sticker is a modified Peavey Patriot though.
degenerator
@OP are these pre-CBS Fenders?
Massivepenis
...Play them. They will still carry the idiosyncrasies that he left them with. Lots of love, Massive Penis.
FenderFinger
I too enjoy Fenders.
Massivepenis
I've just noticed your user name you dirty fingererer.
Massivepenis
Looks like there might be some kind of Les Paul copy in the middle. Let's not forget our Les Paul \ Marshall friends!
saleenowner
Looks like an LP body style, but the headstock doesn't quite look right. Still, I love lp bodies haha
Massivepenis
Yeah, i couldn't work it out either.
TheScarfyDoctor
Any love for Washburns?